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The Dybbuk (1980)
Director: Jane Howell
Cast: Jeffrey Chiswick, David Swift, John Bennett, John Burgess
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A young bride is possessed by a dybbuk, a malicious possessing spirit, believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person, on the eve of her wedding.
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The Dybbuk, a 1980 film directed by Jane Howell, is a critically acclaimed supernatural horror drama that explores the concept of a dybbuk, a malicious possessing spirit, taking over a young bride on the eve of her wedding. The film has been praised for its eerie atmosphere and strong performances, though audience reception has been more mixed, with an IMDb rating of 6.2/10.
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Directed by the accomplished Jane Howell, 'The Dybbuk' from 1980 offers a haunting, atmospheric exploration of Jewish folklore and the supernatural. Featuring standout performances from Jeffrey Chiswick, David Swift, and others, the film crafts a chilling tale of a possessed bride that will captivate fans of gothic, supernatural thrillers.
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The Dybbuk is a 1937 Yiddish-language Polish fantasy drama directed by Michał Waszyński and choreographed by Judith Berg. It is based on the play The Dybbuk by S. Ansky.
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