I found out about this movie because it's mentioned in the book i'm in the middle of reading: Men, Women and Chain saws (Carol J. Clover.)

I think this possession horror has some pretty interesting themes that were underlooked. Starting with the "progressive entrapment" talk that, to me, sounded a lot like a metaphor for abusive/toxic relationships, especially considering Linda is about to get married to an emotionally unavailable man who doesn't seem to take anything seriously.

Throughout half of the movie there's a constant parallel between pregnancy and possession and that makes a lot of sense. Having something/someone inside of you while not being able to control it can, indeed, make you go crazy. The emotional and physical difficulties that women go through either it's pregnancy or menstruation (etc...) feel a lot like some sort of possession. Something going on inside you and that is, at times, too powerful.

Obviously i can't get over the homoerotic subtext between Jim and Brandon, which would also explain why Jim seems so unable to say "i love you" to the woman he's about to marry (and he literally had to get almost murdered to spill it out.) The biggest moment where he finally shows his emotions is when he's desperately crying with Brandon's dead body on his laps (when it was mentioned before that he was never seen crying...) and that says a lot!

Anyways

ZARRABETH, YOU WERE THE BEST CHARACTER! GONE TOO SOON!

I found out about this movie because it's mentioned in the book i'm in the middle of reading: Men, Women and Chain saws (Carol J. Clover.)

I think this possession horror has some pretty interesting themes that were underlooked. Starting with the "progressive entrapment" talk that, to me, sounded a lot like a metaphor for abusive/toxic relationships, especially considering Linda is about to get married to an emotionally unavailable man who doesn't seem to take anything seriously.

Throughout half of the movie there's a constant parallel between pregnancy and possession and that makes a lot of sense. Having something/someone inside of you while not being able to control it can, indeed, make you go crazy. The emotional and physical difficulties that women go through either it's pregnancy or menstruation (etc...) feel a lot like some sort of possession. Something going on inside you and that is, at times, too powerful.

Obviously i can't get over the homoerotic subtext between Jim and Brandon, which would also explain why Jim seems so unable to say "i love you" to the woman he's about to marry (and he literally had to get almost murdered to spill it out.) The biggest moment where he finally shows his emotions is when he's desperately crying with Brandon's dead body on his laps (when it was mentioned before that he was never seen crying...) and that says a lot!

Anyways

ZARRABETH, YOU WERE THE BEST CHARACTER! GONE TOO SOON!

While the ouija concept was acceptable, execution for this movie tears it down fast. If you arent watching a conversation between bland and boring characters, you're watching dragged suspense thoughout the entire movie. The movie starts as if you already know these characters then try to have deep moments between james and brandon but it doesn't work, they have no chemistry whatsoever. The kills while somewhat unique are painfully poop quality for effects. The twist wasnt expected but at the same time didnt add anything to plot, mixed with an extremely lackluster final showdown and the horrendous slow motion green screen fall scene its such wasted potential. Zarabeth is the only enjoyable part of the movie and she gets killed off in maybe 15 minutes.

While the ouija concept was acceptable, execution for this movie tears it down fast. If you arent watching a conversation between bland and boring characters, you're watching dragged suspense thoughout the entire movie. The movie starts as if you already know these characters then try to have deep moments between james and brandon but it doesn't work, they have no chemistry whatsoever. The kills while somewhat unique are painfully poop quality for effects. The twist wasnt expected but at the same time didnt add anything to plot, mixed with an extremely lackluster final showdown and the horrendous slow motion green screen fall scene its such wasted potential. Zarabeth is the only enjoyable part of the movie and she gets killed off in maybe 15 minutes.

Oh hell yeah!!
 
Happy Halloween!!! 🪓👻

Oh hell yeah!!
 
Happy Halloween!!! 🪓👻

Quintessentially 80s, in the worst way.

Although the ghost POV shots were unlike anything I have seen from the time, and I really enjoyed those

Quintessentially 80s, in the worst way.

Although the ghost POV shots were unlike anything I have seen from the time, and I really enjoyed those

I miss sound effects like they did in the 80’s. Linda’s nails kept changing and it was the only thing I could focus on.

(Movie #4 / Day 5 of 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days - 2025)

I miss sound effects like they did in the 80’s. Linda’s nails kept changing and it was the only thing I could focus on.

(Movie #4 / Day 5 of 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days - 2025)