THE EXORCISM OF ANNELIESE MICHEL (1975)
The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel is a story that has captivated and horrified audiences since it first came to light in the 1970s. Based on the true story of a young German woman who underwent a series of exorcisms in an attempt to rid her of demonic possession, this case has become one of the most infamous and debated cases of exorcism in history. Anneliese Michel was born on September 21, 1952, in Bavaria, Germany, to a devoutly religious Catholic family. From a young age, she was described as a sensitive and religious child, and her family believed that she had a special connection to God. However, at the age of 16, Anneliese began to experience strange and disturbing symptoms, including blackouts, hallucinations, and violent outbursts. At first, her family and doctors believed that she was suffering from severe epilepsy and depression. She was hospitalized and received treatment, but her condition did not improve. It was then that Anneliese and her family started to believe that s...