Twelve years after Mary Roff's death in 1865, Lurancy Vennum began exhibiting similar violent behavior, leading to claims of possession in Watseka, Illinois.
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Twelve years after Mary Roff's death in 1865, Lurancy Vennum began exhibiting similar violent behavior, leading to claims of possession in Watseka, Illinois.
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Synopsis
In 1878, Lurancy Vennum began to exhibit alarming behavior reminiscent of Mary Roff, a girl who died in an asylum twelve years earlier. Set in Watseka, Illinois, The Possessed recounts the events surrounding what became known as the 'Watseka Wonder.' Using period photographs, dramatic recreations, and interviews with experts like Dr. E. W. Stevens, the film investigates the claims of spirit possession. It features the Roff and Vennum families, as well as modern-day individuals who assert they have experienced similar phenomena.
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Why Watch
- Meet Lurancy Vennum, the girl at the center of the possession case.
- See the original locations in Watseka, Illinois.
- Find out about the 100-year-old séance reenactment.
Did You Know
- The film was released to DVD in May 2009 and debuted on SyFy in October 2009.
- Lurancy Vennum began showing possession symptoms in 1878, twelve years after Mary Roff's death.
- The documentary includes interviews with 14 different experts and historians.
- Filming began in 2006 with the help of students from Watseka Community High School.
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What is the Watseka Wonder?
The Watseka Wonder refers to the events surrounding Lurancy Vennum, who allegedly exhibited spirit possession behavior similar to that of Mary Roff, a girl who died in 1865.
When was The Possessed released on DVD?
The Possessed was released to DVD in May 2009.
Who were some of the interviewees in The Possessed?
Interviewees included Christopher Saint Booth, Philip Adrian Booth, John Zaffis, and Rosemary Ellen Guiley, among others.
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