Repossessed is a 1990 American comedy horror film that parodies the 1973 horror film, The Exorcist . It was written and directed by Bob Logan . The film features the original star of The Exorcist , Linda Blair , as well as Leslie Nielsen and Anthony Starke . Many gags parodied events in The Exorcist , such as the green-vomit and head-spinning scenes, and real-life events such as the televangelist scandals of the 1980s.
23-479: (Redirected from The Possessed ) [REDACTED] Look up possessed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Possessed may refer to: Possession [ edit ] Possession (disambiguation) , having some degree of control over something else Spirit possession , whereby gods, demons, animas, or other disincarnate entities may temporarily take control of
46-584: A 1959 play by Albert Camus, adapted from Dostoyevsky's novel The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them (2010), a book by Elif Batuman named after Dostoevsky's novel Possessed (novel) , a 1939 novel by Witold Gombrowicz Music [ edit ] Possessed (band) , American death metal band Possessed (Gojira album) Possessed (Venom album) Other uses [ edit ] The Possessed (comics) , 2003 Possessed (roller coaster) ,
69-512: A 1959 play by Albert Camus, adapted from Dostoyevsky's novel The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them (2010), a book by Elif Batuman named after Dostoevsky's novel Possessed (novel) , a 1939 novel by Witold Gombrowicz Music [ edit ] Possessed (band) , American death metal band Possessed (Gojira album) Possessed (Venom album) Other uses [ edit ] The Possessed (comics) , 2003 Possessed (roller coaster) ,
92-438: A 1977 American horror film directed by Jerry Thorpe Junoon (1978 film) , aka Possessed , 1978 Indian epic Possessed (1983 film) , a 1983 Hong Kong horror film Possessed II , a 1984 Hong Kong horror film The Possessed (1988 film) , a 1988 French film Possessed (2000 film) , a 2000 TV-movie starring Timothy Dalton Possessed (2006 film) , a 2006 Malaysian horror film The Possessed (2009 film) ,
115-438: A 1977 American horror film directed by Jerry Thorpe Junoon (1978 film) , aka Possessed , 1978 Indian epic Possessed (1983 film) , a 1983 Hong Kong horror film Possessed II , a 1984 Hong Kong horror film The Possessed (1988 film) , a 1988 French film Possessed (2000 film) , a 2000 TV-movie starring Timothy Dalton Possessed (2006 film) , a 2006 Malaysian horror film The Possessed (2009 film) ,
138-568: A 2009 American horror film based on a true story Living Death (film) , a 2009 South Korean horror film also known as Possessed Soul (South Korean TV series) , a 2009 South Korean TV series also known as Possessed Possessed (TV series) , a 2019 South Korean TV series The Possessed (2021 film) Literature [ edit ] "The Possessed" (short story) , a 1951 short story by Arthur C. Clarke Demons (Dostoevsky novel) , an 1872 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky sometimes also called The Possessed The Possessed (play) ,
161-568: A 2009 American horror film based on a true story Living Death (film) , a 2009 South Korean horror film also known as Possessed Soul (South Korean TV series) , a 2009 South Korean TV series also known as Possessed Possessed (TV series) , a 2019 South Korean TV series The Possessed (2021 film) Literature [ edit ] "The Possessed" (short story) , a 1951 short story by Arthur C. Clarke Demons (Dostoevsky novel) , an 1872 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky sometimes also called The Possessed The Possessed (play) ,
184-496: A Steel Impulse Coaster at Dorney Park formerly referred to as Voodoo See also [ edit ] Repossessed (film) , a parody/spoof film from 1991 starring Leslie Nielsen Repossession , a financial institution taking back property The Dispossessed , a 1974 utopian science fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
207-446: A Steel Impulse Coaster at Dorney Park formerly referred to as Voodoo See also [ edit ] Repossessed (film) , a parody/spoof film from 1991 starring Leslie Nielsen Repossession , a financial institution taking back property The Dispossessed , a 1974 utopian science fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
230-494: A collection of forgotten films called the "Lost Collection". The corporation again released the film on DVD on January 4, 2011, in a "4-Film Collection" set along with My Best Friend Is a Vampire , Slaughter High and Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! One review came from Mick Martin and Marsha Porter's DVD and Video Guide , where they called it an "uproarious parody" and praising Nielsen's performance. The film otherwise received largely negative reviews on
253-500: A human body Demonic possession , spirit possession by a malevolent entity Film and television [ edit ] Possessed (1931 film) , a 1931 drama starring Clark Gable and Joan Crawford Possessed (1947 film) , a 1947 film noir starring Joan Crawford The Possessed (1965 film) , a 1965 Italian mystery film La Endemoniada ( The Possessed ) a 1974 Spanish horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio , a.k.a. Demon Witch Child The Possessed (1977 film) ,
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#1732793553683276-440: A malevolent entity Film and television [ edit ] Possessed (1931 film) , a 1931 drama starring Clark Gable and Joan Crawford Possessed (1947 film) , a 1947 film noir starring Joan Crawford The Possessed (1965 film) , a 1965 Italian mystery film La Endemoniada ( The Possessed ) a 1974 Spanish horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio , a.k.a. Demon Witch Child The Possessed (1977 film) ,
299-590: Is tormented so much that he is finally driven from Nancy's body for good. The film received a limited theatrical release in the United States by New Line Cinema in September 1990, one month after the release of The Exorcist III . The film was released on VHS and laserdisc by LIVE Home Video the same year. In 2003, Artisan Entertainment released the film on DVD . The film was re-released on DVD on April 14, 2009 by Lions Gate Entertainment , in
322-473: The devil from the body of young Nancy Aglet. In 1990, Nancy's body is possessed once again, while watching The Ernest and Fanny Miracle Hour , a prosperity gospel broadcast by two hucksters. After a visit to the hospital, and a visit from Father Luke Brophy, Brophy concludes that Nancy is indeed possessed. Mayii, however, refuses to perform the exorcism , claiming he is too weak, and that both he and Nancy barely survived her previous exorcism. Brophy visits
345-552: The Supreme Council for Exorcism Granting. Ernest and Fanny of The Ernest and Fanny Miracle Hour are also present. Ernest concludes that an exorcism is warranted, and convinces the council to televise Nancy's exorcism. They agree, believing it will convert millions, so Ernest presents Ernest and Fanny's Exorcism Tonight to the network. Feeling he may be needed, Mayii visits "Bods-R-Us", a gymnasium, to restore his physical strength. There, Brophy approaches him, informs him of
368-513: The devil about his earlier defeat by Mayii. Back in the studio, the devil uses the camera to lure Mayii to him for a rematch. The exorcism, with commentary by "Mean Gene" Okerlund and Jesse "The Body" Ventura, is ineffective until the devil mentions that he hates rock 'n roll . Turning the TV studio into a live concert, the song " Devil with a Blue Dress On " is played to the devil by the various religious figures, including The Pope on guitars. The devil
391-466: The few theatrical releases it had and on its video release. Craig MacInnes of the Toronto Star called the film a "fitful locker room farce" that "delights in trotting out a bevy of naked women with pendulous breasts and happily indulges in vicious sexist remarks that seek immunity in the name of parody." However, he praised Blair's performance and the work of the special effects crew, remarking that
414-427: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up possessed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Possessed may refer to: Possession [ edit ] Possession (disambiguation) , having some degree of control over something else Spirit possession , whereby gods, demons, animas, or other disincarnate entities may temporarily take control of a human body Demonic possession , spirit possession by
437-419: The largest audience, and turns them into a pantomime horse . Using the camera, the devil tries to claim the souls of the viewing audience, but is stopped by Brophy, who destroys the camera. The devil announces he knows another way to claim their souls, and runs away, heading for a satellite transmitter. He is pursued by religious figures from around the world, who have gathered at Brophy's command. Brophy teases
460-399: The latter "actually made Blair look as scary and repugnant and possessed as she did in [ The Exorcist ]. If only she had turned her hell’s-belle fury on-the movie’s hapless writers." Leonard Maltin gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of four and remarked that it has "too few gags, too many targets, and a poor finale" but noted that "Blair and Nielsen are good." Repossessed is one of
483-504: The televised exorcism, and attempts once more to convince Mayii to conduct the exorcism. He refuses again. After a montage of attempts to free Nancy's body using phone donations, song, and insults, Ernest and Fanny's Exorcism Tonight is announced as having the largest audience in history. Upon hearing this, the devil, in Nancy's body, sets the studio on fire, causing the audience to flee. He reveals to Ernest and Fanny that he used them to get
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