The Atticus Institute

The Atticus Institute

The only case of possession confirmed by the U.S. Government.

Directed by Chris Sparling

Produced by Poznan Film Group, The Safran Company

201592 min5.8 / 10

A found-footage horror film that frames demonic possession as a classified military experiment, blending paranoia and supernatural dread with pseudo-documentary authenticity.

In the early 1970s, Dr. Henry West creates an institute to find people with supernatural abilities. When Judith Winstead comes to the facility, she exhibits amazing abilities that the military wants to turn into a weapon.

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  • Is The Atticus Institute scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does The Atticus Institute end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Atticus Institute easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Atticus Institute violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Atticus Institute sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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