A ‘disturbing’ horror film, praised as the best of the decade so far, is available to stream for free, delighting fans of the genre.
The early part of 2025 has seen major releases for horror enthusiasts, such as Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners, Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s Together, Zack Creggar’s Weapons, and more spine-chilling films.
With the 2020s now more than halfway through, social media has been abuzz with discussions about the standout horror films of the decade to date. Highlighted in these conversations is a ‘mind-bending trip’ from 2020 that has captivated audiences.
This psychological sci-fi thriller, reminiscent of Netflix’s Black Mirror series, has left some viewers so astounded that they were left speechless.
The film, crafted by Brandon Cronenberg, follows Tasya Vos (played by Andrea Riseborough), a proficient corporate assassin who employs brain-implant technology to take over other people’s bodies to execute assassinations.
However, on her latest mission, the lines between identities begin to blur, and she starts to lose control.
The film features a talented supporting cast, including Christopher Abbott, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, Sean Bean, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
In the Reddit community r/Horror, users have been debating the best horror films of the 2020s so far. One user asked: “Since we’re halfway through the decade… in your opinion which has been the best horror movie of the 2020s (so far)?”
The discussion attracted hundreds of responses, with the top-voted film being Possessor.
One enthusiast remarked, “While it doesn’t have the name recognition of some films that have penetrated the pop culture zeitgeist like The Substance or Barbarian or the audacious scares of something like When Evil Lurks, I think Possessor is one of the most cerebral and haunting sci-thrillers I’ve ever seen.”
Another responded, “That one was so disturbing and really stayed with me.”
A third added, “Hell of a movie. Not every movie makes me walk away in silence, especially not many horror movies. Possessor was something else.”
A fourth echoed the sentiment: “Love seeing this as the top comment. I watched Possessor almost a week ago and it’s still sticking with me. I loved it.”
The film has achieved an impressive 94 percent rating based on 225 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
In their consensus, they state: “Further refining his provocative vision, writer-director Brandon Cronenberg uses Possessor’s potentially over-the-top premise as a delivery mechanism for stylishly disturbing thrills.”
Viewers have rated it at 59 percent across 50 reviews, yet some remain fervent about Possessor.
One viewer described it as a ‘mind bending trip,’ while another praised its ‘completely original’ storyline and ‘perfect’ execution.
A third viewer shared, “Was anticipating seeing this film with high expectations – and it exceeded everything I have hoped for – gory, bloody, violent, shocking, clever, disturbing, crazy… Brandon Cronenberg is a master.”
Possessor is currently available for free streaming on Kanopy in the US and Tubi in the UK.