a horror movie about a possessed child
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
Recent Examples on the WebBlair, who played the possessed main character, reportedly faced backlash for playing the role.—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 The suspect was a parolee at large and possessed drug paraphernalia.—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024 The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024 The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for possessed
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