Possessed (2000) Guide

Set in 1950s St. Louis, the story follows eleven-year-old Robbie Mannheim, who begins exhibiting violent behavior and unexplainable physical markings following the death of his Aunt Hanna. When modern medical science fails to explain his condition or the poltergeist activity surrounding him, his desperate parents turn to the Catholic Church.

Released on October 22, 2000, is a supernatural horror television film that recounts the true story behind the 1949 exorcism of "Roland Doe," which originally inspired the novel and film The Exorcist . Starring Timothy Dalton as a PTSD-afflicted Jesuit priest, the film explores the conflict between science, trauma, and faith as the Catholic Church performs its first documented exorcism in modern-day America. Production & Cast Information Director: Steven E. de Souza Lead Actor: Timothy Dalton as Father William Bowdern Possessed (2000)

Christopher Plummer (Archbishop Hume), Henry Czerny (Fr. Raymond McBride), Jonathan Malen (Robbie Mannheim), and Piper Laurie (Aunt Hanna) Based On: The 1993 book Possessed by Thomas B. Allen Network: Originally aired on Showtime Plot Overview Set in 1950s St

According to reviewers from Moria Reviews and Rotten Tomatoes , the film is often viewed as an "unabashed rip-off" of The Exorcist , replicating many of its iconic tropes like foul language, bed-rocking, and markings on the skin. However, some audiences appreciate the performance of Timothy Dalton, noting he brings a level of "gravitas" and emotional intensity to an otherwise "cheesy" television production. Released on October 22, 2000, is a supernatural

Father Bowdern, a World War II veteran struggling with alcoholism and flashbacks, is assigned to the case. He must confront his own inner demons while performing the grueling ritual to save the boy from an unholy entity.