1974: The Possession of Altair

1974: The Possession of Altair

Directed by Victor Dryere

Produced by Mórbido Films, Nemesis Films

201782 min5.5 / 10

A found-footage horror film that uses 1970s Mexican setting and archival aesthetics to build dread around a couple's mysterious disappearance and supernatural possession.

A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history.

Questions people ask

  • Does 1974: The Possession of Altair end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.

  • Is 1974: The Possession of Altair scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.

  • Is 1974: The Possession of Altair easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is 1974: The Possession of Altair sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is 1974: The Possession of Altair violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

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33/ 100

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