The Possessed

"Born 1846, Died 1865, Returns 1877"

May 1 2009 Not Rated 1h 29m
Documentary, Horror, Thriller

Based on the True Story, The Watseka Wonder, America's first documented possession in 1870. A chilling story of a 13-year-old girl from the small town of Watseka, Illinois who became possessed by spirits of the insane dead.

Plot

The belief in possession by evil spirits plagued the darkness of the 18th century. Madness and hysteria spread, classifying the cripples and mentally ill as "Being under the control of the Devil". These misfits became the victims of bizarre exorcisms or " Casting Out Rituals". Banished and removed from society they were locked away inside brutal asylums. Left helpless, alone and afraid they were branded "The Possessed".

Written by

Christopher Saint Booth, Philip Adrian Booth, Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Directed by

Christopher Saint Booth, Philip Adrian Booth

Cast

Christopher Saint Booth, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, John Zaffis

Crew

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Production Companies

Spooked Productions, Twintalk Entertainment

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
168
Average Rating
4.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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