2007-02-05 03:20:45 · 13 answers · asked by united we stand 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
In all actuality, this story is a true life event!!
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 means of psychotropic drugs. Also, church-approved exorcism was performed on her, according to her wish. According to the court, her death was caused by medical neglect at the wishes of the priest watching over her. The story of her short life, strong faith and exhausting struggle with what seemed to be supernatural powers served as the basis for this horror movie.
2007-02-05 03:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Wife~and~Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The character of Emily Rose (a fictitious name) is based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, a young German Christian woman who died in 1976 after unsuccessful attempts to cure her from the alleged state of demonic possession with the means of psychotropic drugs. The court accepted the version according to which she was epileptic, refusing to accept the idea of supernatural involvement in this case. Two priests involved in the exorcism on her, as well as her parents, were found guilty of manslaughter resulting from negligence and received sentences, generating controversy. The girl's grave is still a place of pilgrimage for many Christians.
But theories are that she was just having health problems like epilepsy, which caused her demon like seizures.
2007-02-05 03:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by RitzFitz29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The character of Emily Rose (a fictitious name) is based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, a young German Christian woman who died in 1976 after unsuccessful attempts to cure her from the alleged state of demonic possession with the means of psychotropic drugs. The court accepted the version according to which she was epileptic, refusing to accept the idea of supernatural involvement in this case. Two priests involved in the exorcism on her, as well as her parents, were found guilty of manslaughter resulting from negligence and received sentences, generating controversy. The girl's grave is still a place of pilgrimage for many Christians.
German director Hans-Christian Schmid is launching his own treatment of Anneliese Michel's story, Requiem, around the same time in late 2006. His movie stays very close (perhaps closer) to the real-world events and is a drama rather than a horror film.
2007-02-05 03:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by nappy_roots_girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is all true. Emily Rose was possed by the devil. The court case was true. It all happened just like the one that happened in St. Louis (Exorsist is based off it) and the wing of the hospiltal is shut down after it happened.
2007-02-05 06:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by crypt_keeper07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That movies a lie you can't just watch a movie and I have seen nobody make a movie about that little boy in St.Louis.
2007-02-05 07:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by krazy_guy1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she was possessed by Lord Belial. Otherwise it wouldn't have been based on a true story.
2007-02-05 03:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it happened. I don't believe in demons being able to take people over.
2007-02-05 03:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that it was beefed up a little for the movie audience, but it is based on true events.
Demonic possession is real to those who are not saved. It CAN happen.
Demons cannot possess those who are saved.
If unsaved and demon possessed, and the demon causes you to kill yourself, it doesn't matter how nice, sweet, or "religious" you are. If you haven't accepted Christ, you will still go to hell.
One sure sign of demon possession is that once they possess you, they begin to destroy your body (as Emily Rose's body became destroyed).
2007-02-05 03:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Christian93 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
If you believe in God you should know there is a Satan that has his army of demons.
2007-02-08 16:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by liemus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it happend in Germany. Look it up you'll see.
2007-02-05 03:27:55 · answer #10 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋