Possum is a 2018 British psychological horror film written and directed by Matthew Holness in his feature film debut, starring Sean Harris and Alun Armstrong. It centres on a disgraced children's puppeteer who returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront trauma he suffered there.

Possum: Directed by Matthew Holness. With Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe, Ryan Enever. After returning to his childhood home, a disgraced children's puppeteer is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured his entire life.

Jul 16, 2023 · "Possum" is light on plot but full of atmospheric, psychological horror. Did you understand the ending of this disturbing film? Here's what it all means.

The tortured childhood of a disgraced puppeteer comes back to haunt him when he returns home to his diabolical stepfather and an old coping device.

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A disgraced puppeteer returns to his childhood home to destroy a hideous puppet and confront his past.

Possum HORROR A disgraced children’s puppeteer must confront his sinister stepfather and a hideous puppet he keeps hidden in a brown leather bag in order to escape the dark horrors of his past.

Oct 16, 2023 · Possum is an extremely scary movie with pathos and soul to boot. Dive deep into that enigmatic ending with this complete explainer.

Feb 14, 2025 · Disgraced children’s puppeteer Philip returns to his childhood home of Fallmarsh, Norfolk, intent on destroying Possum, a hideous puppet he keeps hidden inside a brown leather bag. When his attempts fail, Philip is forced to confront his sinister stepfather Maurice in an effort to escape the dark horrors of his past.