Possum
Directed by Matthew Holness
Disgraced children’s puppeteer Philip returns to his childhood home of Fallmarsh, Norfolk, intent on destroying Possum, a hideous puppet he keeps hidden inside a brown leather bag. When his attempts fail, Philip is forced to confront his sinister stepfather Maurice in an effort to escape the dark horrors of his past.
A disgraced puppeteer returns to his childhood home to destroy a hideous puppet and confront his past.
Cast: Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe
Member Reviews
Slow burn, psychological movie. Not really a scary movie but is good for those who like more artsy movies somewhat like skinamarink.
Easily one of the best pieces of horror I’ve encountered in recent years. It takes a rewatch or two to catch everything, and if you watch it once just to wonder “what was the point of that?” : watch it again.
Unsettling and intriguing
I love this so much. It’s absolutely a slow-burn, but the whole film is unsettling and filled with creeping dread; I was captivated the entire time. I’ve watched plenty of scarier movies, but most of them are almost immediately forgettable. Possum stuck with me like no other film in a long time- I couldn’t stop thinking about it and I’ve re-watched it a few times.
no possums at all