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The Possession of Virginia (1972) · Le diable est parmi nous

Name: The Possession of Virginia
Director: Jean Beaudin
Genre: Cult, Misterio, Satanism
Released: 1972
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Louise Marleau, Daniel Pilon, Danielle Ouimet, Rose-Rey Duzil, Gilles Cloutier

Original title: Le diable est parmi nous

1972 · Jean Beaudin · 86 min · Canada · Edited by 1

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When his friend suddenly commits suicide, reporter Paul senses something strange about it. When he starts investigating, a series of sinister events leads him to a deadly Satanic cult.

A 1972 title built around Cult, Misterio and Satanism. Directed by Jean Beaudin.

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The Possession of Virginia (1972) · Le diable est parmi nous

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