Repossessed

Years have passed since Father Jebedaiah Mayii drove a demon from Nancy Aglet, who's now a wife and mother of two. The Devil isn't finished, reappearing to reclaim her. Mayii balks at stepping back into the rite, so Nancy enlists Father Luke Brophy to lend a hand. Meanwhile Ernest Weller, a TV personality, schemes to broadcast the exorcism live, turning a sacred ritual into prime time entertainment. The family atmosphere collides with the supernatural as the exorcism becomes a televised spectacle. The kids peek from behind the sofa while whispered prayers turn into comic misfires, giving the film a light soap opera vibe.

Directed by Bob Logan and released in 1990, Repossessed is a cheeky spoof of the Exorcist tradition. It leans on parody rather than horror, with Linda Blair returning in a nod to the original and Leslie Nielsen and Ned Beatty delivering broad comic contrasts.

There are no major awards or nominations associated with Repossessed, which many viewers remember as a tongue in cheek comedy rather than awards bait. The film leans on star power and slapstick rather than ceremony circuits, and its reputation rests with fans of spoof cinema rather than awards shows.

Repossessed sits in the late era wave of horror comedies that wink at the genre while lampooning media and religious theatrics. Its casting plays into that joke with Linda Blair returning in a nod to The Exorcist, and Leslie Nielsen delivering the kind of deadpan chaos fans expect. The film's poster and spoof trailer reflect the period's fondness for meta humor and cross franchise hijinks.

On the theme side, the film toys with possession as domestic farce with a TV twist, balancing goofy gags with a light satirical bite. The result is a breezy comedy that treats supernatural hijinks as satire rather than menace, and some audiences enjoy the mismatched tone more than others.