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The Possession of Michael D.

The Possession of Michael D.

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The Possession of Michael D.

"The devil made him do it..."

1995

1h 45m

5.4(5 votes)

Horror

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

When a dark force begins to destroy a couple's happiness, they decide to turn to a parapsychologist who discovers that the husband is possessed by a demon.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

Dr. Marion Hale (Psychiatrist)

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Jenny

Nicky Guadagni

Nicky Guadagni

The Neurologist

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Michael

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Robin Banks (Hypnotist)

Michael Riley

Michael Riley

Dr. Nick Galler

Bernard Behrens

Bernard Behrens

Dr. Jerry

Cecilley Carroll

Allyson

Vernon Chapman

The Priest

Richard Chevolleau

Richard Chevolleau

David

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Kennedy
Written by: Ronald Parker
Produced by: Jonathan Hackett

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