Before “The Exorcist,” There Was Emma Schmidt — “The Ritual” Brings the Terror to Light!
“Before there was ‘The Exorcist,’ there was Emma Schmidt.” — “The Ritual” (2025) explores the shocking true story behind one of the most intense and documented exorcisms in American history. Inspired by the 1928 case of Emma Schmidt—one of the few exorcisms officially recognized by the Catholic Church—the film follows two priests, played by Al […]