The Possessed (1977)

The Possessed is an American television movie of the demonic possession subgenre. It was directed by Jerry Thorpe and written by John Sacret Young. It was produced by Warner Bros. Television and first aired on NBC on May 1st, 1977. The film stars James Farentino, Claudette Nevins, Eugene Roche and sci-fi icon Harrison Ford.

Notes & Trivia

 * The Possessed was released to DVD by Warner Home Video in 2010.


 * First horror film role for actor James Farentino. He also plays the lead role of Sheriff Dan Gillis in Gary A. Sherman's 1981 horror film Dead & Buried.


 * Actress P.J. Soles is best known for playing the role of Lynda van der Klok in John Carpenter's 1978 slasher classic Halloween.