264: The Possession of Anna Ecklund | The True Story Behind "The Ritual"

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. The Ritual, which released in 2025, was one of the more disappointing horror movies that year; but I had high hopes because it was based on the real-life, terrifying exorcisms of Anna Ecklund--who was believed to be possessed by 5 demons. Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out more! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/Threads/YouTube: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Sources: https://khak.com/demons-in-iowa-the-possession-that-inspired-the-exorcist/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/demonic-possession/6 https://www.darkhistories.com/the-exorcism-of-anna-ecklund/ https://emadion.it/en/paranormal/exorcisms/the-exorcism-of-earling-the-true-story-of-anna-ecklund/ Begone,Satan! by Carl Vogl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices