Is The Possession of Joel Delaney scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Possession of Joel Delaney for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Possession of Joel Delaney in the US?

The Possession of Joel Delaney streams on FlixFling and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Possession of Joel Delaney?

The Possession of Joel Delaney runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is The Possession of Joel Delaney suitable for kids?

The Possession of Joel Delaney is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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The Possession of Joel Delaney

Name: The Possession of Joel Delaney
Genre: Horror
Released: 1972-05-24
Duration: 105 min

If you believe, no explanation is necessary. If you don't believe, no explanation is possible.

An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.

TMDB audience score

Based on 39 votes

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The Possession of Joel Delaney at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: FlixFling. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 39 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch The Possession of Joel Delaney tonight

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Questions about The Possession of Joel Delaney

Is The Possession of Joel Delaney scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Possession of Joel Delaney for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Possession of Joel Delaney in the US?: The Possession of Joel Delaney streams on FlixFling and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Possession of Joel Delaney?: The Possession of Joel Delaney runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is The Possession of Joel Delaney suitable for kids?: The Possession of Joel Delaney is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.