★ Directing
Born 1938
· Lucknow, United Provinces, British India
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Active 1951–2025
Waris Hussein, born in 1938 in British India, began his career as the youngest drama director at the BBC. He made a significant mark in the realm of cult cinema with his direction of The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972), a film that explores psychological horror through the lens of urban life. In Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972), Hussein navigates the complexities of historical drama, showcasing his versatility. His work contributes to the rich tapestry of cult and exploitation films, solidifying his role in shaping the genre.
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The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972
★ 5.7
Director
An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.
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Filmography
109 credits
2020s
4 credits
2010s
3 credits
2000s
6 credits
1980s
1 credit
1960s
1 credit
Crew Credits
2000s
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1990s
12 credits
1980s
20 credits
1970s
26 credits
1960s
32 credits