A haunted inheritance, a trapped soul, and a sinister oil portrait await at the reading of the will.
THE OVAL PORTRAIT
There's just one problem with Genevive's funeral- SHE'S NOT DEAD!
A woman finds herself possessed by the soul of another woman trapped inside a painting.
Poe adaptations never go out of style—especially when the portraits refuse to behave.
Gothic chills get a Mexican twist as Wanda Hendrix channels more than just family drama—she channels her cousin’s tormented spirit, straight from the confines of a cursed painting. Rogelio A. González adapts Poe with a shadowy blend of inheritance, possession, and art truly coming to life. If you like your hauntings with a literary pedigree and a dash of melodrama, this is your séance.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Oval Portrait is a 1972 Mexican horror and mystery film directed by Rogelio A. González about a woman who becomes possessed by the soul of her cousin, trapped inside an oil portrait during a will reading.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A woman's identity is overtaken by her cousin's spirit, trapped within an ominous oil painting.
Based on the work of Edgar Allan Poe, the film weaves classic gothic suspense with psychological horror.
Filmed in both English and Spanish, this Mexican production brings a unique cultural flavor to the haunted inheritance genre.
The suspense kicks off at a family will reading, setting the stage for supernatural intrigue and familial tension.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Oval Portrait about? +
The Oval Portrait follows Lisa Buckingham as she attends a will reading at her uncle's home, only to become possessed by the soul of her cousin Rebecca, who is trapped inside an oil portrait.
When was The Oval Portrait released? +
The Oval Portrait was released in 1972.
Who directed The Oval Portrait? +
The Oval Portrait was directed by Rogelio A. González.
How long is The Oval Portrait? +
The Oval Portrait has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is The Oval Portrait? +
The Oval Portrait is a horror and mystery film.
