The is widely considered a poorly executed "rip-off" of the genre classic, The Exorcist . Critics generally describe it as a timid and tiresome entry that adds nothing new to the possession sub-genre. Critical Consensus
Decades later, author William Peter Blatty cited the case of Anna Ecklund as a primary inspiration for his novel The Exorcist . While Blatty’s story focused on a child, the elements of the green vomit, the levitation, the ancient languages, and the physical toll on the priests were all drawn directly from the witness accounts of the Earling possession. the exorcism of anna ecklund
This time, Riesinger was assisted by Father Joseph Steiger. What transpired over the summer of 1928 in that small Iowa town would become the stuff of legend. The is widely considered a poorly executed "rip-off"
The film holds very low scores across major databases, such as a 4/10 from some reviewers and a 3.3/5 average on Amazon UK . A Few "Bright" Spots While Blatty’s story focused on a child, the
Six years later, in 1918, the symptoms returned with a vengeance. Anna once again found herself unable to bear the sight of holy water or the Eucharist. Her revulsion toward anything sacred became so acute that she would scream in agony if a priest walked past her on the street.
Modern clinical psychology offers robust alternative explanations:
Eventually, the demons seemingly relented. Anna appeared cured. She returned to a normal life, able to eat, pray, and attend mass without issue. But the peace was temporary.
The is widely considered a poorly executed "rip-off" of the genre classic, The Exorcist . Critics generally describe it as a timid and tiresome entry that adds nothing new to the possession sub-genre. Critical Consensus
Decades later, author William Peter Blatty cited the case of Anna Ecklund as a primary inspiration for his novel The Exorcist . While Blatty’s story focused on a child, the elements of the green vomit, the levitation, the ancient languages, and the physical toll on the priests were all drawn directly from the witness accounts of the Earling possession.
This time, Riesinger was assisted by Father Joseph Steiger. What transpired over the summer of 1928 in that small Iowa town would become the stuff of legend.
The film holds very low scores across major databases, such as a 4/10 from some reviewers and a 3.3/5 average on Amazon UK . A Few "Bright" Spots
Six years later, in 1918, the symptoms returned with a vengeance. Anna once again found herself unable to bear the sight of holy water or the Eucharist. Her revulsion toward anything sacred became so acute that she would scream in agony if a priest walked past her on the street.
Modern clinical psychology offers robust alternative explanations:
Eventually, the demons seemingly relented. Anna appeared cured. She returned to a normal life, able to eat, pray, and attend mass without issue. But the peace was temporary.