CAUSE AND EFFECT OF PROTAGONIST’S POSSESSION IN CHAD HAYES AND CAREY HAYES’S MOVIE SCRIPT THE CONJURING

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study investigates the phenomenon of trance or possession, where individuals appear to lose control of their consciousness, often associated with supernatural influence or mental disorders, leading to abnormal behavior. In this research, a qualitative descriptive method is utilized to explore the character of Carolyn Perron in the movie script The Conjuring by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes. It was found that Carolyn exhibited signs of possession, influenced by both spiritual and psychological factors. The spiritual element originates from the presence of the evil spirit Bathsheba, while psychological factors such as anxiety, fear, fatigue, and poor physical health also contributed to vulnerability to possession. The consequences of this possession manifested in aggressive behavior, attempts to harm others, and suicidal tendencies, as evidenced by Carolyn's actions in the movie script. This research highlights the potential dangers of unaddressed possession, emphasizing the necessity for appropriate intervention to mitigate its harmful effects on individuals and society. Keywords: Possession, trance, mental disorders, spritual factor, psychological factor