The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund Page #2

- You're destroying my garden.

- I'm not.

- You are destroying my garden.

- I'm not.

You're bringing all of my flowers

into the house.

- They make it look beautiful.

- They make the house look beautiful.

- They make the garden look-

- Are you filming us? Stop filming.

Come on, man.

Stop following us around with your camera.

Look, this- this is a message

to any future children.

We used to have a garden of flowers.

We did not, no.

It's beautiful out here.

It's beautiful inside.

- Come on.

- I'm going inside.

Stop filming me.

Can I have a beautiful moment

in our garden?

- And you just-

- A beautiful moment right here.

- You're just ruining it, man.

- No, you're not.

- You're ruining it.

- John, do you want to be involved?

Do you want to come

and hang out with us?

You want to come into us? Come on.

I'm serious.

Come on, John, you know

you want to be part of this.

Are you hungry? Are you-

- Laura.

- Yes.

- I'm Father-

- I know who you are.

My aunt said it's probably best

if I don't speak with you.

You know I've come

to talk about Anna, then.

Yes, I know.

Look...

You do realize

that they're not gonna hospitalize

your friend this time, don't you?

I'm just...

I'm just looking for options here.

She's my best friend, okay?

I want what's best for her.

They're gonna lock her away

in an asylum, Laura.

- Do you want that for your best friend?

- No, I don't want that.

I want her to get better.

I miss her a lot.

I know.

Just a few questions

and I'll be on my way, okay?

Okay.

Is there anything that's...

that's happened to Anna

during the times that you spent with her?

You know, maybe it seems...

...unusual?

What do you mean by "unusual"?

I don't know.

Anything that seemed strange or maybe...

...different.

Look, I just don't think I should be

talking to you about this, okay?

Okay.

Wait!

Okay, there's one thing.

Um, it was a few years ago,

but I bought this pet rabbit, right?

And I invited Anna and a few friends over

to come play with it, and...

It was so little.

It was always trembling all the time.

I thought there was something wrong

with it or something, and...

When Anna touched it, she picked it up,

it would immediately stop trembling.

Its eyes would just glaze over

like it was so content and happy.

And I remember her

putting it back in its box,

and it just laid out like it was

tanning itself on a beach, and...

It didn't do that with anyone.

I mean, it was so responsive to her touch.

Any other experiences like that?

Okay, well...

After that incident with the rabbit,

I got it in my head that she had

these powers from her hands,

like she had this healing energy.

She thought it was ridiculous,

of course, but...

my mom was always in all this pain.

She had developed

this S curve in her spine.

She was always miserable from it, and...

I was begging Anna to try to help her,

but, of course, she said no

and laughed at me.

She didn't think she could help.

But I was relentless,

and finally, she gave in.

And...

I shouldn't be telling you this.

Father, as soon

as she touched my mom's spine...

and neck and hips...

her spine just straightened out.

I mean, over the course of 15 minutes.

I was the only one there, and I just saw

the whole thing happen. I mean...

My jaw dropped. My mom wasn't

in any pain anymore after that.

It was absolutely incredible.

- Did you share that with anyone?

- No.

Anna begged us not to tell anyone.

I mean, I think she was scared

of this gift that she had, and...

She's a religious girl, okay?

She goes to church every week, and...

she didn't want people to think she was

some sort of charlatan or something.

The subject Anna Ecklund has received

both a medical

and psychiatric consultation.

And neither consultation

reached a definitive diagnosis.

Based on the criteria set forth

by the Catholic Church,

it can be determined

that Anna exhibits at least 12 symptoms

associated with demonic possession.

These include cutting, scratching,

and biting of skin,

an intense coldness

in the room she inhabits,

unnatural body postures,

and a change in her physical appearance.

According to those who know her,

she has undergone

a complete personality change.

Her voice also displays

signs of significant change.

She speaks in languages

she has never known or studied.

Anna also exhibits

unnatural physical strength

and appears to have intimate knowledge

of those around her.

She also has violent reactions

to all religious symbols.

The archbishop has given his approval.

Richard?

I have doubts.

There is evidence enough for an exorcism.

The archbishop has said so himself.

I'm doubting myself, Theo.

God never gives us more

than we can handle.

Yeah, but it becomes difficult

to trust God's judgment

in a world that's full

of good people who suffer.

Don't you think?

The world is full of suffering.

One cannot deny that.

But it's also full of people who...

who have overcome.

Most of the world's great achievements

have succeeded

because people keep on trying,

against all the odds, when there's-

when there's no hope left.

That's what the world

is really about, you see?

You keep soldering on,

through adversity.

The most beautiful thing

in the world is hope.

Knowing that yesterday was bad, but...

but hoping that...

tomorrow will be better.

I know the world

is a dangerous place to live, but...

it isn't dangerous because

of the people that- that are evil.

It's because of the people

who will not do anything about the evil.

Be with me at that battle, Richard.

All you will need

to bring with you is hope.

On this journey, you will find yourself.

Theo...

You know, this world...

with all its war, famine...

hate...

Do we really make a difference here?

Do we really make a difference?

The church...

The church is a beacon.

You...

You are a shining beacon for people.

I apologize for the lateness of the hour,

but there's something you must see.

She's sedated.

We must begin soon.

Time is running out.

I know it's been a while.

I'm sorry about that.

I've strayed from the path.

But I thank you, God,

for still being there for me

and allowing me to come

to you in my time of need.

God, there are things happening

around me right now that I...

I just don't understand.

Some of these things make me feel

weak, helpless, afraid.

My heart is troubled, Lord.

But I will strive to keep it set on you,

as your infinite wisdom will show me

the right way

to adjust and right resolution here.

Even in the midst of all this...

I know you are the Lord.

I know.

And I know this situation

is in your hands.

I know I need to trust in you again.

I ask for strength and wisdom to help me

endure the battles which lay ahead, Lord.

Please allow me to handle

what I must face in...

in a way that would

only bring glory to your name.

Amen.

It's time.

Okay.

You f***ing faithless cocksucker!

Our Father who art in heaven,

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