This House Possessed (1981)

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A sinister force permeating a secluded mountain estate convinces the nurse/companion of rock star Parker Stevenson, who has had a nervous collapse, that the house is alive and determined to keep her prisoner.

Film Overview
"This House Possessed" is a made-for-television movie, which aired in 1981. The movie is a fusion of scary and love, directed by William Wiard and composed by David Levinson. The setting is centered on an odd home that shows numerous supernatural characteristics. It stars Parker Stevenson and Lisa Eilbacher as the lead roles - Gary Straihorn, a popular musician, and Sheila Moore, a nurse, respectively.

The Plot
Straihorn suffers a collapse from tension and tiredness and is then taken care of by Moore. Straihorn's health enhances, and they fall in love. To leave the pressures of his profession, they choose to move to a secluded state-of-the-art estate that was strangely keen to have them as owners. They are entirely unaware the place is stuffed with dreadful incidents from the past and is somehow (rather literally) in love with Sheila, who lived there as a child.

The Haunted House
As they settle in, various spooky events start taking place. Things fly around, walls gush out water, windows knock shut, a tv switches on and off by itself, and a tape-recorded message plays immediately. Your home is a high-tech marvel, consisting of numerous gadgets managed by a highly advanced computer system. But there appears to be a supernatural entity utilizing this technology to intrude upon their lives.

Unraveling Mysteries
After each frightening incident, Sheila ends up being more figured out to leave, however Gary insists on remaining. The story takes a frightening turn when the pair discovers Steven's dying mother Helen being beaten to death by a had swimming pool cleaner. It turns out that Helen and Sheila's mom were nurses at your house when it was a maternity institute, and Sheila was born there.

The Climax
In the last scene, Sheila is gone after through the empty halls by a wall of fire, as the house attempts to force her to remain. Nevertheless, the cops arrive just in time to rescue her as the estate falls apart into ashes. It's revealed that your house was in some way had by Sheila's deceased mother, who could not let her go and wanted their reconnection.

Conclusion
'This House Possessed' is a gripping fusion of technological scary and paranormal activity that masterfully develops suspense. The dramatic weaves keep viewers on the edge of their seats, while the cooling supernatural activities keep them thinking. The movie's unique blend of innovation and psychic phenomena offers the haunted house category a fresh twist. While particular elements might appear a bit far-fetched, the captivating narrative, linked with cooling horror and heartfelt love, makes this film a must-watch for fans of the category. The movie concludes on a thought-provoking note where the haunted estate disappears, leaving viewers to question if your home was really 'had,' or was it a symptom of a compulsive maternal love that refused to let go.

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