The Possession of Michael King

Following the death of his wife, documentary filmmaker Michael King attempts to prove that religion and the supernatural are myths. He positions himself as the subject of an experiment, inviting occultists and spiritual practitioners to perform dark rituals and spells on him to demonstrate that such forces do not exist. However, the process awakens a malevolent entity that possesses his body and mind, forcing him to confront the reality of the paranormal.

Directed by David Jung, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tedi Sarafian, this American horror film stars Shane Johnson in the title role. The cast includes Ella Anderson, Cara Pifko, Julie McNiven, Tomas Arana, and Dale Dickey. Produced by Gold Circle Films and Quickfire Films, the movie has a runtime of 83 minutes.

The film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.7/10 from 14,000 votes on IMDb and 6.2/10 from 454 votes on TMDB. These viewers rated the film more favorably than critics, who provided a rating of 4.8/10 based on 18 reviews.