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FILM REVIEW: Emma Schmidt was possessed for more than two decades before finally being released from the devil’s grasp.
The exorcism ritual in the Catholic Church is strange ... it’s scary ... and it’s real.
XYZ Films’ new release, The Ritual, proves that point: The supernatural horror story is a faithful report on the most infamous exorcism in U.S. history, the exorcism of Emma Schmidt. The Ritual will open in theaters on June 6.
Viewers may feel a sense of déjà vu watching The Ritual because of its strong parallel to William Friedkin’s classic 1973 film The Exorcist, which was based on the William Peter Blatty book of the same name. They’ll recognize the deep shadows, the concerned prayers of the priests and sisters, the explosion of music and sound and flashing lights whenever Satan shrieks in defiance from young Emma’s lungs. That’s because these two films share a common message: Both recount the true story of Emma Schmidt of Earling, Iowa. Emma first exhibited symptoms of possession when she was only 14 years old, and her paranormal experiences continued until her final exorcism at the age of 46.
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The exorcism ritual in the Catholic Church is strange ... it’s scary ... and it’s real.
XYZ Films’ new release, The Ritual, proves that point: The supernatural horror story is a faithful report on the most infamous exorcism in U.S. history, the exorcism of Emma Schmidt. The Ritual will open in theaters on June 6.
Viewers may feel a sense of déjà vu watching The Ritual because of its strong parallel to William Friedkin’s classic 1973 film The Exorcist, which was based on the William Peter Blatty book of the same name. They’ll recognize the deep shadows, the concerned prayers of the priests and sisters, the explosion of music and sound and flashing lights whenever Satan shrieks in defiance from young Emma’s lungs. That’s because these two films share a common message: Both recount the true story of Emma Schmidt of Earling, Iowa. Emma first exhibited symptoms of possession when she was only 14 years old, and her paranormal experiences continued until her final exorcism at the age of 46.
The True Story
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‘The Ritual’ Probes the True Story of an Exorcism in America
FILM REVIEW: Emma Schmidt was possessed for more than two decades before finally being released from the devil’s grasp.
