Movies: Shay Mitchell Takes On The Demon In “The Possession Of Hannah Grace”

The Exorcist, The Exorcism of Emily Rose—these are masterful studies in creeping psychological horror that served as important inspirations for director Diederik van Rooijen’s The Possession of Hannah Grace, which sees Pretty Little Liars’ star Shay Mitchell come into her own as a feature film star.

In the new horror film, the recent Manila visitor and Filipina-Canadian actress brings to the screen a highly competent heroine, ex-cop Megan Reed, who has fallen on hard times but is determined to regain her footing. To do so, though, Megan will have to overcome challenges unlike any she might ever have imagined as a series of supernatural events prompts her to doubt her own sanity. A demonic force has set its sights on her and will stop at nothing to see her dead and defeated.

Events: In Conversation with "YOU" Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell

They walked into the room as if they were the characters that they played in the show. 

Penn Badgley in a plain white shirt tucked into a pair of jeans, his thick dark locks tousled as if he had just stepped out of bed. His intense and brooding eyes would burrow into yours if you so as much as lock gaze with him. 

 Shay Mitchell looked like she stepped right out of a glamorous fashion magazine. Dressed in an immaculate white ensemble, without a hair out of place, her flawless sun kissed skin glowing.She was the very epitome of a Hollywood actress, in her element as she smiled and waved at the cameras. 

The two actors are in Manila for the Press Tour of their Netflix Original Series, Romantic Thriller "YOU" which sees Badgley's character Joe, a Book Store Manager in New York who becomes obsessed with Beck, a charming and beautiful struggling writer.  

While Joe literally stalks Beck, he has to face off with her rich, beautiful, manipulative and scheming best friend Peach, played by Shay Mitchell. 

Badgley is very vocal about not admiring his character who is basically a psychopath and in his mind, the embodiment of the "internet troll". He talks of how they, as the people behind the show should take responsibility in making sure that the balance of his character (part charming, part creepy) is always in check. 

He is meant to represent things that are inside all of us like "the internet troll" he says, who online expresses wanting to harm others but only in Joe's case he actually does it. 

Speaking of "internet trolls" Shay Mitchell also discussed how the show's incorporation of social media is just yet another reminder for us of how what we post online is a "highlight reel" of our lives, a filtered and curated show of what we want people to see but it doesn't necessarily mean any of it is the truth. 

"It's so easy to fall in love with people you don't know" she says. 

You feel like you get to know them (through social media) with what they put out there and I think a lot of the time, I have to think about what I put out there. It (really) is a (delicate) balance, a fine line. 

I think as long as you can use it and know that what you are seeing is a "highlight reel" - its not reality, its the best of the best moments of that day, that's been curated, perfected and filtered a million times. If you can go into it knowing that,  then you can use it appropriately, Mitchell says. 

The series has already been picked up for a second season. The first season is currently streaming on Netflix. 

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Movies: “The Possession Of Hannah Grace” Out To Terrify Audiences Jan 23

A pulse-pounding horror-thriller, Columbia Pictures’ The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Filipina-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell, is sure to terrify audiences when it opens in Philippine cinemas January 23.

(Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/9X9hKyf0qYQ)

Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell are coming to Manila for YOU

Stars of the new Netflix Original Series, YOU, will be in town on January 14-15

Special Fan Event at Mooney’s Bookstore from the show at The Greenbelt Gallery, 2nd level, Greenbelt 5, on January 15, 5:30 pm onwards

2019 is off to a good start with Netflix bringing the stars of its new Original Series, YOU - Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell - to Manila, to promote the show and interact with Filipino fans.

Now streaming on Netflix, YOU stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg,  a long-time manager at boutique bookstore, Mooney’s, where he meets and falls in love with Beck (played by Elizabeth Lail). Joe is mysterious, resourceful, and is a chameleon. His obsessive love for Beck comes with a few challenges… one of them is Beck’s best friend, Peach Salinger, played by  Shay Mitchell. Peach is the heir to the JD Salinger family and has her own complicated relationship with Beck.

Penn and Shay will interact with media on January 14 and will appear for a special fan event later at Mooney’s, inspired by the bookstore in the show.  Fans can experience Mooney’s, win swag and get a chance to see Penn and Shay starting 5:30 pm at The Greenbelt Gallery, 2nd level, Greenbelt 5, on Tuesday, January 15.


About YOU

What would you do for love? When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer, his answer becomes clear: anything. Using the internet and social media as his tools to gather the most intimate of details and get close to her, a charming and awkward crush quickly becomes obsession as he quietly and strategically removes every obstacle – and person – in his way.

Based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, You stars Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) & Elizabeth Lail (Once Upon A Time). Special guest star: John Stamos.

Follow @YOUNetflix on Instagram #YOUNetflix.

Watch the trailers here and here.

YOU Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Season 2 has been picked up as a Global Original.


About Netflix

Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with 130 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.