The Possession of Joel Delaney

In this 1972 supernatural horror film, Shirley MacLaine stars as Norah Benson, an upper-class Manhattan divorcee whose life is turned upside down when her brother Joel becomes possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem. As the story unfolds, class differences and social inequality are expertly woven into the narrative, creating a sense of unease that culminates in a terrifying climax. With its atmospheric setting and thought-provoking themes, The Possession of Joel Delaney is a chilling tale that explores the darker side of human nature.