The Possession opens with the claim that it is "based on a true story." Unlike many horror films that use this disclaimer loosely, this one has genuine roots in a bizarre and unsettling real-world phenomenon.

: A Dybbuk—a disembodied spirit from Jewish folklore—slowly takes control of her body.

: The audio shifts from dead silence to sudden, aggressive bursts of noise, which maximizes the impact of the scares.

Since it is a Lionsgate production, it frequently appears on their platform or as an add-on channel on other services.