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[05/26/21 - 08:02 AM]
Journey Back to When the Devil Was Put on Trial in the True Story of the Ultimate Murder Defense: "The Devil Made Me Do It"
Streaming on discovery+ beginning on June 11, the film examines the harrowing events leading up to the murder and the astonishing court case that followed.

[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]

JOURNEY BACK TO WHEN THE DEVIL WAS PUT ON TRIAL IN THE TRUE STORY OF THE ULTIMATE MURDER DEFENSE: "THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT"

Shock Docs: The Devil Made Me Do It Debuts Friday, June 11 on discovery+

NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) -- Charged with a brutal murder, a Connecticut man claims his innocence, insisting "the devil made me do it." For the first time in U.S. history, the existence of demonic forces is used as a defense at trial. SHOCK DOCS: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT, streaming on discovery+ beginning on June 11, examines the harrowing events leading up to the murder and the astonishing court case that followed. Getting to the very heart of evil and to where the actual terror lies, the family, aided by renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, must do battle with overpowering demons. Based on the real-life inspiration for New Line Cinema's upcoming horror film, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," this terrifying documentary dives into the true story, with never-before-seen interviews with the family, the Warrens, the defendant's lawyer and local police.

"The 'Shock Docs' franchise has quickly become a powerhouse for the paranormal genre and fans can't get enough of this long-form storytelling format," said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel. "Knowing the true events behind iconic tales of terror, and then hearing directly from the survivors and eyewitnesses makes them all the more believable, and no longer a ghost story. The incredible saga of the Glatzel family, their work with the Warrens, and the subsequent anguish and pain make this factual documentary scarier than fiction."

It began in the summer of 1980, when 11-year-old David Glatzel helped his older sister, Debbie, and her boyfriend, Arne Johnson, fix up the house they just rented. But shortly after they moved in, David began seeing a mysterious "ghost man," who scared him to death. Eventually, the ghost man transformed into something more sinister; at night he became a demonic beast that threatened to steal David's soul. Things took a drastic turn when inexplicable scratches and bruises appeared all over the young child's body. He began to growl and to speak with a demonic voice. Then, after his family witnessed him being attacked by invisible hands, they decided to seek help from a priest and famed demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren, who concluded he needed an exorcism.

Over the next several weeks, a battle between good and evil ensues. Both the family and the Warrens witness David levitate cease breathing and ultimately predict a murder. It's during the final exorcism that Debbie Glatzel's boyfriend, Arne Johnson, puts himself between the devil and the young boy. He challenged the demon to leave David's body and enter his own. While Johnson's intentions were pure - the results were disastrous. Five months later, in the midst of a heated confrontation with his landlord, Johnson pulled a knife and stabbed him to death. He later claimed no recollection of the incident.

Was Arne Johnson acting upon his own violent impulses? Or was he, as the defense later argued, possessed by the devil? The case captured the public's imagination and became an international topic of discussion. As a believer, attorney Martin Minnella became the first lawyer to try to prove the devil's existence. And for the first time in U.S. history, the devil was put on trial and the world held its breath in nervous anticipation.

Follow #DevilMadeMeDoItDoc for exclusive content, latest updates and additional insights into the infamous case.

SHOCK DOCS: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT is produced by Bungalow Media+Entertainment for Discovery+. For Bungalow Media+Entertainment, the executive producers are Robert Friedman and Lauren Moore Morden. For discovery+, the senior executive producer is Liz Massie.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It"

"The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" reveals a chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before. It marked the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, under the direction of Michael Chaves. The film also stars Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook and Julian Hilliard. The film was produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, who have collaborated on all the "Conjuring" Universe films. Chaves directed from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, and the story is by James Wan and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, based on characters created by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes. Serving as executive producers were Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michelle Morrissey.

New Line Cinema presents An Atomic Monster/A Peter Safran Production, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It." It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film opens in theatres and IMAX nationwide on June 4, 2021, and will be available on HBO Max in UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on supported devices for 31 days from theatrical release. It is rated R for terror, violence and some disturbing images. TheConjuringMovie.com





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