Based on the 1981 trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson , the story explores the first time in U.S. history that demonic possession was used as a legal defense for murder.

Michael Chaves, who made his directorial debut with The Conjuring 3, has done an excellent job in crafting a film that is both terrifying and thought-provoking. Chaves' experience in directing horror films (he previously directed The Curse of La Llorona) shines through in the film's pacing, tension, and jump scares.

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Set in 1981, the story begins with the terrifying exorcism of 8-year-old David Glatzel. During the ritual, a young man named Arne Cheyenne Johnson invites the demon to enter him to save the boy. Weeks later, Arne brutally murders his landlord, claiming he was possessed at the time. The True Story Connection