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1974: The Possession of Altair (2017) · 1974: la posesión de Altair

Original title: 1974: la posesión de Altair

2017 · Victor Dryere · 82 min · Mexico · Edited by 1

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Overview

Original title: 1974: la posesión de Altair
English title: 1974: The Possession of Altair
Year: 2017
Country: Mexico
Duration: 82 min
Language: Español
Rating: ★ 5.4
Classification: R
Adaptation: Historia original
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Production

Studio: Mórbido Films, Nemesis Films, Plataforma A&C, Consejo Para la Cultura y las Artes de Nuevo Leon (Conarte)
Writers: Victor Dryere
Cinematography: Guillermo Garza
Budget: 5,000,000
Box office: 200,362

Technical

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio

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Added date: 04/09/2025

A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history.

A 2017 title built around Camera, Demon and found footage. Directed by Victor Dryere.

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