Horror
United States of America
The Possession of Michael King is a horror film directed by David Jung and released in 2014. The film is shot in a found footage style and follows Michael King, a documentary filmmaker who is struggling to cope with the sudden and tragic loss of his wife.
Desperate to find answers and prove that there is no such thing as the supernatural or the afterlife, he decides to make a film that challenges all of his beliefs. King hires various practitioners of the occult, including necromancers and demonologists, to perform the darkest rituals on him, hoping to prove once and for all that there is no validity to their practices.
As the film progresses, King becomes increasingly disturbed and unhinged, and the rituals he participates in become more and more dangerous. Soon, it becomes apparent that these rituals have opened a door to a malevolent force that has possessed him.
King's descent into darkness is a disturbing and graphic portrayal of demonic possession, with scenes of self-mutilation, violent behavior, and disturbing acts of depravity. The film culminates in a terrifying and bloody finale as King's friends and family race to save him from the evil entity that has taken control of his soul.
The Possession of Michael King received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unique take on the horror genre and others criticizing its reliance on found footage tropes and uneven pacing. Despite this, the film remains a cult classic for horror fans who appreciate its grim and unsettling atmosphere and graphic depictions of demonic possession.
