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16 Shocking Facts About The Most Documented Exorcism
16 Shocking Facts About The Most Documented Exorcism

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16 Shocking Facts About The Most Documented Exorcism

The exorcism of Emma Schmidt, aka Anna Ecklund, occurred in 1928 in Earling, Iowa. It went on for twenty-three days from morning to night in three rounds: August 18-26, Sept. 13-20, and Dec. 15-22. Emma was 40 years old at the time of her exorcism. At the time of its occurrence, it was believed to have been the longest known exorcism. This exorcism wasn't Emma's first. In 1912, she was also exorcised after her aunt Mina, who was "known among the people as a witch," reportedly placed a spell on herbs she served Emma in her food. Prior to her possession, Emma was described as a "very pious and respectable person" who was very involved in the church. When she was 14, she began having these strange occurrences, like hearing an inner voice that tried to coerce her to do particularly evil things. One of those things, for example, was to attack and strangle her spiritual advisor. Doctors and specialists reportedly examined Emma for her unusual symptoms, though none found anything abnormal, physically or otherwise. So, they decided to seek out something different — and that's how her exorcism came to be. Another peculiar symptom Emma displayed was understanding languages she'd never learned, let alone heard. For instance, when a priest would speak to her in Latin, she could tell he was blessing her and would act out and foam at the mouth. When he stopped, she stopped, though she did not know a word of Latin. It was also said that she could tell the difference between items that were blessed from those that weren't, even though they were done secretly and without her knowledge. The pastor set to perform the exorcism — Father Theophilus — had a ton of car trouble on the drive over despite his car being new. Nothing particularly wrong with the car could be identified, but the vehicle "lacked the usual speed," thus delaying his arrival. He and his fellow priests, of course, believed this was the work of the devil and Emma's possession. At the very start of her exorcism, Emma reportedly "dislodged herself from her bed," pulling free of the several guards who'd been holding her down, then shot across the room and clung to the wall mid-air. So, you know, classic exorcist movie stuff. After Emma was returned to her bed and the ritual continued, a loud, shrill voice that sounded like it was far off seemed to fill the room, along with a sense of dread felt by all. The commotion was said to have been heard not only in the convent, but through the neighborhood nearby so loudly that people rushed over thinking someone was being murdered. Emetophobia warning here: Emma threw up...a lot. Like, an inhuman amount. She was said to have vomited pitcherfuls-worth at a time, and it wasn't uncommon for her to throw up twenty to thirty times a day despite barely having eaten anything for weeks. She also seemingly threw up things she hadn't eaten at all, like macaroni or chewed tobacco leaves. For the most part, she was only drinking milk and water by the tablespoon or was nourished through liquid injections. OK, so back to the whole ~hearing voices screaming that aren't Emma's~ part. Apparently, there were multiple voices, both human and inhuman sounding, which they believed indicated that there were "un-numbered spirits" possessing the woman. These horrific noises happened every day of the exorcism for hours at a time. The sounds weren't being made by Emma (her mouth was reportedly "closed tight" the whole time) but were coming "from somewhere within her." Emma previously stated that she didn't know when or how she became possessed, though one of the entities possessing her revealed to Father Theophilus that the cause of her troubles was her father, Jacob. It was said that he cursed her after attempting to force to her to "commit incest." At one point during the exorcism, Emma's face was described as becoming "so distorted that no one could recognize her features." Her head would turn bright red, her eyes would bulge out, and her lips would swell as big as her hands. Her stomach and limbs would also sometimes become as hard and heavy as stone, thus bending the legs of the iron bed she'd been laid out on so dramatically that it'd hit the floor. At one point, the exorcism went on without pause for three full days and nights, after which Father Theophilus was described as looking so exhausted that he resembled a "walking corpse." The exorcism finally ended on December 23, 1928, at 9 o'clock at night. How did they know it was over, you might ask? Well, Emma shot up out of bed once again, essentially floating over the mattress so that only her heels grazed it. She then fell back onto the bed, a spine-chilling noise was heard, and chanting of the names of those that had possessed her filled the room. Additionally, a positively rotten odor manifested out of nowhere that was so horrible and unbearable that "all the windows had to be opened." And then, it was over. Witnessing the exorcism was reportedly so horrific that after all was said and done, every nun who was present for it asked to be transferred to a different convent. And finally, despite the three-week-long exorcism, Emma was said to still experience "possessions but of a milder nature" after the fact. Hooked on this story? The Ritual, a horror movie based on the notes and findings of a real-life exorcist and the multiple exorcisms of Emma Schmidt (aka Anna Ecklund), opens in theaters on June 6! You can check out the trailer here:

Haunting Photos With Ghostly Presences
Haunting Photos With Ghostly Presences

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Haunting Photos With Ghostly Presences

On the spooky r/ParanormalEncounters subreddit, people are constantly sharing unexplainable photos that appear to catch some kind of paranormal activity. Even if you're a non-believer like me, it's a blast to check out some scary images that feel like the inciting incident of a horror story. Here are some of the creepiest finds that will have you questioning if the paranormal is real: "A 2009 photo from the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, MO. Zoom in on the bathroom floor tiles." Do you see it? Pet ghost? Or a mere trick of the shadows. "My family member went on a hike, but someone (or something) showed up in her photo." Did you see it? Is this the ghost? Or perhaps a stranger with a creepy photobomb? "This photo was taken in 2013, I'm still dumbfounded by it." "What are your thoughts?" "Photo taken on the main graveyard (Zentralfriedhof) in Vienna." What do you think? A floating torso or an optical illusion? "Photo taken in 2019 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee." Is that the face of an apparition behind this couple enjoying dinner? Or is this a camera malfunction? that? "Ghost or a lens flare?" "My dad is pretty sure it's a lens flare, but it does look very uncanny. I have shown these pictures to multiple people, and they all think it's a ghost." "Picture from a hospital CCTV camera shows what appears to be a demon on top of a dying patient." The scariest part is the photo quality, but whatever that is, it looks like something straight out of a horror movie. "My friend has recently shown me this picture from 2016 of him and his brother at the front of Blackpool beach at 7 a.m. Photo taken by mother, when they looked at the photo, they saw the figure between the legs and looked around, and nobody was there." Did you see it? Now you can't unsee it. "Little girl" Be sure to wave back at this little ghost if you ever see her. "Something was peeking at me." I think someone is keeping an that someone is on the ceiling. "Can anyone explain this?" My something else in your room. "Night shift at target." This brightened image shows that someone, or something, is lurking in Target. "There was something in my woods last night." Headlights? Glowing eyes? Something else??? You be the judge. "My aunt's china cabinet." Just a trick of the camera, or a reflection from beyond? "Weird figure captured in the middle of the woods." Someone — or something — lurking. What do you think of these photos? Comment below and share your own evidence if you have any! If you love the supernatural, you'll love the upcoming horror film The Ritual! Based on the real notes and findings of a real-life exorcist and the multiple exorcisms of Emma Schmidt (aka Anna Ecklund), it's sure to horrify you. Check out the trailer here:

Things People Would Remove From The Modern World
Things People Would Remove From The Modern World

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time23-05-2025

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Things People Would Remove From The Modern World

Remember all those movies that imagined what life would be like in the future? Now that it's 2025, things that used to be in our wildest dreams have become everyday luxuries. And with anything good, there's also the bad. I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to share something from the modern world they'd love to "exorcize" or leave behind entirely. Here's what they had to say: "Inflation." —redsword468 "Politicians. They have their agendas that do not include the well-being of their constituents. Power and money are their goals." "The 'us versus them' mentality." —markh63 "Guns." "Social media. It's a breeding ground for cruelty, ignorance, and hatred. Not to mention how people have gone from genuinely caring about others to superficially caring about others to impress the internet. I quit social media years ago and have been much happier, and wish more people would give it up." —Anonymous from the United States"Social media. It's a menace to society."—Anonymous from Vancouver, Canada "Fast fashion needs to go! What happened to clothes made to last you forever? Don't even get me started on how bad for the environment it is…" "Money! I get that it's hard to imagine a society without it, but if we could reset everything, money should never have been invented. So many things could be avoided, like economic recessions, inflation, financially disadvantaged people, etc. Maybe people could pursue things they like rather than burning themselves up to get academically revered for a job they'll hate but pays well." —a_117 "Honestly, sexism and racism. Why insult someone for something they can't control?" "Everyone's sense of entitlement." —Anonymous "Weapons of war." "Mullets. And the weird, creepy pervert mustache young guys are getting now. We left this in the past for a reason, people." —Anonymous "Patriarchy." "Medical fees. Just let everyone see a doctor without worrying about the cost." —Anonymous "People filming random strangers for internet clout." "Hookup culture and any modern dating. I want real, pure love." —Anonymous "I'd get rid of fascism and capitalism. Now." "Ironically, the internet." —meldrew4291 "Greed." "Hate. It would solve a lot of problems." —Anonymous If you had the chance, what's one modern thing you'd get rid of? Share your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this and agree there are plenty of things we need to exorcize from the modern world, you'll love the upcoming horror film The Ritual! Based on the real notes and findings of a real-life exorcist and the multiple exorcisms of Emma Schmidt (aka Anna Ecklund), it's sure to horrify you. Check out the trailer here:

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