Synopsis
Possessor follows Tasya Vos, an elite assassin who works for a shadowy corporation using brain-implant technology to inhabit strangers' bodies and carry out high-profile murders. As her missions blur the line between her identity and her hosts', she begins losing grip on her own sense of self. Brandon Cronenberg crafts a visceral, cerebral thriller exploring identity, violence, and the terrifying fragility of consciousness.
Did You Know?
- Brandon Cronenberg is the son of legendary director David Cronenberg.
- The film was shot in Toronto and London locations.
- Andrea Riseborough performed many scenes in extreme physical discomfort.
- The uncut version features graphic violence restored from studio cuts.
- Christopher Abbott wore prosthetic makeup to portray body transformation.
Iconic Quotes
- I've been thinking about what it means to kill someone.
- She's losing herself in there. She's not coming back.
- I don't know whose thoughts these are anymore.
- You're not the one pulling the trigger. You never are.
- Every time I go in, I leave a little more behind.