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The Containment

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After the tragic death of her father, Caroline, a troubled teenage girl, is possessed by a dark and sinister force. When the church intervenes, her family uncovers a horror even deadlier than the possession.
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Terry Sherwood Film Threat Apr 13, 2026
7/10
The Containment is a film caught between reverence and reinvention. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Mar 17, 2026
2/5
Another chiller that hits so many familiar beats that you’ll immediately recognize the tune. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Jan 21, 2026
Uninspired, unscary and bland. Go to Full Review
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B P @Bradster69 Sep 14, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Sep 13, 2026 The Containment is a horror movie that struggles with its story and presence. It feels like a second-rate attempt to create something frightening, but when it comes to delivering fear, it never finds its footing. I kept waiting for the movie to establish more danger, but instead, it remained stuck in the same place. There are back-and-forth moments, and you can see the potential for something interesting. Unfortunately, much of that potential collapses as the movie continues without developing beyond what it establishes early. I wanted real progression, but it often felt like the movie was going through the motions. The Containment struggles as a horror story because it never fully commits to the horror. I wish there had been more connection between the actors, the story, and the delivery, along with stronger suspense. Instead, we got a film that gives us what it intended, but never what we wanted. I wouldn’t watch it again. See more R T @RT50191561 Apr 28, 2026 The acting in the movie is awful, it’s not scary or thrilling as horrors should be, and there’s essentially no plot. Movie kinda just starts and is all over the place while not making sense. Would not recommend watching at all to be honest, especially not if you have to pay. See more Chica R @ChicaNewsTV Jan 25, 2026 Absolutely incredible. I was scared and couldn’t sleep. Specially with that ending. MY GOD! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 25, 2026 The worldwide gross is $226,437.00. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After the tragic death of her father, Caroline, a troubled teenage girl, is possessed by a dark and sinister force. When the church intervenes, her family uncovers a horror even deadlier than the possession.
Director
Yossy Zagha, Jack Zagha Kababie
Producer
Jack Zagha Kababie, Yossy Zagha
Screenwriter
David Desola, Yossy Zagha, David Desola, Yossy Zagha
Distributor
Level 33 Entertainment
Production Co
Avanti Pictures
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 24, 2026
Runtime
1h 26m
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