Anneliese Michel

You decide….creepy shit either way! Anneliese experienced what is recognized by medical professionals as severe psychiatric disturbances from the age of 16 to her death, at age 23, as a direct or indirect result of an exorcism ritual. Both priests who performed the exorcism and Anneliese's parents were convicted of negligent homicide. The Roman Catholic Church, which had authorized the exorcism, reversed its position and declared Anneliese Michel a case of mental illness. Many people believe she was genuinely possessed by demons[citation needed], and her grave-site is a destination for pilgrims to this day."> Anneliese experienced what is recognized by medical professionals as severe ... Read Full Story

The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 horror / thriller film directed by Scott Derrickson . The film is based on the true story of Anneliese Michel , a young Catholic woman from Germany who died in 1976 after unsuccessful attempts to cure her from the alleged state of demonic possession with the use of psychotropic drugs . Also, a church-approved exorcism was performed on her, according to her wish. According to the court, her death was caused by medical neglect of the priest watching over her. The story of her short life which consisted of strong faith and an exhausting struggle with ... Read Full Story

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