The Possession Files
By: Will Soto
Language: en
Categories: Society, Culture, Documentary, True Crime
History is filled with stories of alleged demonic possession and exorcisms--and we're going to uncover those stories. With an emphasis on careful and balanced storytelling built on reliable sources, we'll explore these cases and go beyond the sensationalism and dehumanization that often accompanies these stories. Is demonic possession real, and if so, does exorcism cast out malevolent forces? Or, is there a more rational, even natural, explanation? Let's investigate The Possession Files and you decide what you believe.
Episodes
2: Symptoms and Signs
Jan 09, 2026The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession.
In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel.
As Anneliese’s story progresses, the tension between religion and science, or maybe more specifically, faith and reason, will become more complex. We can already sense the tension as Anneliese’s family tries desperately to find solutions for her struggles.
But with her doctors unable to find a cause for her blackouts and paralys...
Duration: 00:38:321: A Portrait of Anneliese Michel
Jan 02, 2026The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession.
In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel.
So often, the story of Anneliese Michel begins at the end of her life and tracks backwards; and the heartbreaking pictures and bone-chilling audio clips of her alleged possession and subsequent exorcisms often take center stage.
Yet, this feels wrong.
Because Anneliese was a young woman with hopes, dreams, and plans for...
Duration: 00:35:31The Trials of Anneliese Michel (Preview)
Jan 02, 2026One of the most well-documented cases of alleged demonic possession is that of Anneliese Michel, a young German woman who believed she was possessed by at least 6 demons.
Complicating this situation is the fact that Anneliese was undergoing medical and mental health treatment at the time of her alleged possession.
And, the conflict between religion and science led to heartbreaking tragedy.
Let's explore the case of Anneliese Michel in The Possession Files season 1.
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Duration: 00:04:47