Real People Who Summoned Evil Demons Scarier Than The Devil Himself

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    Summary

    This captivating video by Top 5 Scary Videos dives into the eerie tales of individuals who purportedly summoned demons more terrifying than the devil himself. It features a series of chilling stories, starting with Kenneth Anger, a filmmaker obsessed with Aleister Crowley, and leads us through other sinister accounts like the notorious exorcism of Anna Ecklund and the infamous Charlie Charlie Challenge. The video also explores haunted locales like Loftess Hall and concludes with the ominous tale of Jake McKinnon's Reddit ritual gone awry. Each story is set to create a spine-chilling atmosphere, leaving viewers in a state of suspense and fear. The compilation warns us about the consequences of dabbling in the occult and invoking dark forces, blending historical details, urban legends, and supernatural drama.

      Highlights

      • Kenneth Anger's obsession with occultism and Aleister Crowley led him down a dark and dangerous path, including alleged summoning rituals. 🔥
      • Anna Ecklund's exorcism in 1928 remains one of the most documented cases of demonic possession, warning against dabbling with dark forces. 😱
      • Charlie Charlie Challenge took the internet by storm in 2015, with claims of demonic encounters causing chaos among young participants. 🌐👹
      • Loftess Hall's rich history and spooky legends contribute to its reputation as Ireland's most haunted house, attracting thrill-seekers. 📜🦇
      • Jake McKinnon's attempt to summon a demon through a Reddit ritual ended mysteriously, with his disappearance leaving questions unanswered. 🤔🌀

      Key Takeaways

      • Kenneth Anger, a filmmaker inspired by Aleister Crowley, reportedly summoned Lucifer during a ritual film shoot, leading to madness and destruction. 🎥🔮
      • Anna Ecklund's exorcism was a long and harrowing ordeal that allegedly involved multiple demons, leaving her forever changed. 💀📚
      • The Charlie Charlie Challenge became a viral phenomenon, leading to mass hysteria and supernatural occurrences among participants. 🖊️👻
      • Loftess Hall, one of Europe's most haunted places, is home to tales of demonic encounters and ghostly presences. 🏰👀
      • The eerie Reddit saga of Jake McKinnon highlights the dangers of attempting online summoning rituals without understanding the risks. 💻🕯️

      Overview

      The video kicks off with the sinister tale of Kenneth Anger, an underground filmmaker infamous in 1960s Hollywood. Anger's fascination with Aleister Crowley's occult practices ultimately led him to attempt summoning the demon Lucifer during one of his film shoots. The aftermath spiraled out of control, linking him to madness and creating a dark legacy.

        Transitioning from Hollywood's mystique, the video delves into the harrowing exorcism of Anna Ecklund, a pseudonym for Anna Schmidt, whose ordeal began in the early 20th century. Her exorcism lasted from August to December 1928, allegedly involving terrifying supernatural phenomena like levitation and unnatural strength. Anna's story serves as both a historical account and a deterrent against engaging with the occult.

          Internet urban legends are next, with the Charlie Charlie Challenge captivating teenagers worldwide in 2015. This seemingly innocent game led to bizarre and unsettling reactions among participants, with reports of fainting, hysteria, and supernatural sightings making headlines. The video also ventures into Loftess Hall, an ancient mansion steeped in ghostly sightings, and finishes with the chilling Reddit tale of Jake McKinnon, whose ill-fated ritual serves as a modern warning of occult dangers.

            Chapters

            • 00:00 - 01:30: The Case of Kenneth Anger, the Hollywood Occultist The chapter explores the life and influence of Kenneth Anger, an underground filmmaker in 1960s Hollywood, known for his films like Fireworks and Scorpio Rising, as well as his book Hollywood Babylon. Anger was a self-proclaimed occultist deeply inspired by Aleister Crowley's Thelema, and he was known for his fascination with transgression and the dark aspects of Hollywood.
            • 01:30 - 03:30: The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund The chapter titled 'The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund' delves into the involvement of Crowley, who considered himself the B666, and his interactions with fans and collaborators. One such follower, Bobby Bus Sole, alleged that Anger attempted demonic summoning during a ritual film shoot, which led to unexpected outcomes. These events spiraled out of control, with Bus Sole's eventual association with the Manson family and his participation in assassinations. Additionally, Anger underwent a psychological decline, descending into madness.
            • 03:30 - 05:30: The Charlie Charlie Challenge The chapter titled 'The Charlie Charlie Challenge' delves into the alleged possession and strange behaviors of an individual named Anger, who, after conducting rituals, began experiencing purported possession by demonic forces. This chapter explores whether these events were a result of madness, coincidence, or evidence of something supernatural. Anger's life underwent a significant transformation post-rituals, and his works became known for their artistic value, bold themes, and ties to counterculture and the occult. The chapter also draws a parallel to the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, hinting at her own encounter with dark forces after a seemingly innocent invitation.
            • 05:30 - 07:30: The Demon of Loftus Hall This chapter explores the story of Anna Emma Schmidt, a young American woman from the early 20th century. Known for its intriguing narrative, the tale is often regarded as an urban legend. Anna reportedly became possessed after engaging in occult practices encouraged by her aunt, who was rumored to practice witchcraft. Her exorcism in 1928, held in Iowa, is one of the most well-documented instances of exorcism in the history of the Catholic Church, involving allegations of demonic possession that spanned several decades.
            • 07:30 - 09:30: The Diary of Jake McKinnon The chapter 'The Diary of Jake McKinnon' describes a historical exorcism of Anna Ekkan, which took place from August 18th to December 23rd, 1928 in Erling, Iowa. Anna displayed symptoms of possession from the age of 14 and was eventually exorcised at 46 by Father Theopilis Resendinger, a Roman Catholic priest. Witnesses reported extraordinary phenomena such as levitation, speaking unknown languages, and possessing unnatural strength, with the exorcism spanning over 23 days.

            Real People Who Summoned Evil Demons Scarier Than The Devil Himself Transcription

            • 00:00 - 00:30 these real people summoned evil demons that were scarier than the devil himself The case of Kenneth Anger the Hollywood occultist Now Kenneth Anger an underground filmmaker in 1960s Hollywood known for his films like Fireworks and Scorpio Rising as well as his book Hollywood Babylon was a self-proclaimed oultist drawing inspiration from Alistister Crowley's The Lima and exploring themes of transgression and the dark side of Hollywood He was actually quite obsessed with Alistister
            • 00:30 - 01:00 Crowley who infamously called himself the B666 Anger wasn't just a fan He followed Crowley's rituals studied his books and conducted real summoning ceremonies Now one of his closest collaborators Bobby Bus Sole claimed Anger attempted to summon the demon Lucifer during one of their ritual film shoots in the desert Things spiraled Bus Sole would later become part of the Manson family and commit assassinations Crazy connection I know Anger himself descended into a strange madness
            • 01:00 - 01:30 reportedly speaking in tongues destroying his own films and claiming to be possessed by demonic forces he had invited in Whether you see it as madness coincidence or proof of something darker Anger's life was never the same after those rituals Anger's work is celebrated for its artistic vision its exploration of transgressive themes and its connection to the history of counterculture and the occult The exorcism of Anna Ecklund Now the girl who invited it in Anna Ecklund which was
            • 01:30 - 02:00 actually a pseudonym for Anna Emma Schmidt was a young American woman in the early 20th century who reportedly became possessed after experimenting with occult practices encouraged by her aunt who was said to be practicing witchcraft Now this is an urban legend her 1928 exorcism in Iowa is one of the most thoroughly documented in the Catholic Church history She alleged you know demonic possession and exorcism occurred over several decades
            • 02:00 - 02:30 culminating in an extensive exorcism that lasted from August 18th to December 23rd 1928 in Erling Iowa Now Ekkan was said to have exhibited symptoms you know akin to possession beginning at age 14 and was 46 years old during her final exorcism by Father Theopilis Resendinger a Roman Catholic priest Now witnesses you know claimed Anna levitated spoke languages she had never learned and exhibited unnatural strength For 23 days
            • 02:30 - 03:00 priests performed rights to banish what they said were multiple demons including Beelzebub and Judas Escariat Now according to records Anna had tried to summon a spirit to communicate with her deceased mother What she got was something else entirely She survived but never fully recovered Her case was cited for decades as a warning against dabbling in summoning or spiritualism Now Eklan's case is considered by theology and paranormal scholars to be one of the most abundantly documented
            • 03:00 - 03:30 cases of possession in the 20th century including a profile in a 1936 issue of Time magazine The Charlie Charlie challenge In 2015 a viral game called the Charlie Charlie Challenge swept the internet Teenagers everywhere were placing pencils on paper and calling on Charlie a supposed Mexican demon or spirit Now this game/ internet urban legend of sudden and inexplicable popularity surged to the top of the
            • 03:30 - 04:00 global social media charts after kicking around on the Spanish language internet for much of eternity Now as of me even saying this right now # Charlie challenge has been tweeted more than 1.6 million times More people are googling Charlie than virtually any other news event Now while it's hard to pin down an exact country of origin Charlie Charlie has a long history as a schoolyard game in the Spanish-sp speakaking world Traditionally this version with the cross pencils was called the Quuego De
            • 04:00 - 04:30 La Pacera a term that still turns up lots of creepy stuff on Google and Charlie Charlie was a distinct game played with colored pencils At some point in their internet and playground travels the two games seem to have merged In either case both have always had a demonic or supernatural connotations One site calls Le Pacera the poor man's Ouija board Now most teens trying Charlie laughed it off as just harmless fun until one incident in
            • 04:30 - 05:00 the Dominican Republic A group of students performed the challenge at school One girl began screaming uncontrollably claiming she couldn't move her body Several others fainted or started vomiting Paramedics were called Local authorities you know declared a temporary school shutdown saying the children were suffering from mass you know hysteria But priests were brought in as well You know a few of the children were never the same after that Some refused to sleep indoors claiming something was watching them One even attempted to take their own life weeks
            • 05:00 - 05:30 later saying "Charlie won't let me go." It was easy to dismiss at first but the deeper you dig the more similar reports you find across Latin America during that period The demon of Loftess Now this is the visitor that never left The history of Loftess Hall a large mansion house that's located along the Hook Peninsula goes back through the centuries You know the original hall was built in 1350 by the Redmond family during the time of the Black Death Now it was known as Redmond Hall until the
            • 05:30 - 06:00 1650s when it was given to English planters the Loftess family and from then on was known as Loftess Hall Now Loftess Hall is rumored to be you know Ireland's most haunted house The large country house is built on the site where the original Redmond Hall was once located People believe that the hall was visited by the devil himself But his presence is not the only one that wanders the halls of this impressive building You know in the 18th century in Ireland's Loftess Hall a noble family received a very mysterious visitor A
            • 06:00 - 06:30 storm you know brought a well-dressed man to their door He was polite very handsome charming But one night while playing cards Lady Anne Tottenham dropped one of her cards on the floor And when she looked under the table she saw the man's feet were not human but hooves She screamed Of course you know he vanished in a flash of fire and smoke Now the family believed he was a demon she had accidentally summoned during private you know seances that she held
            • 06:30 - 07:00 out of grief for her passed on lover Now Lady Anne was never the same She became violent was locked in a room and she actually passed away in isolation Now visitors still say her ghost and the energy of that entity remains Now Loftess Hall is considered one of the most haunted places in Europe You know the building which stands today was heavily renovated between 1872 and 1879 in preparation for a visit from her majesty Queen Victoria The visit though never happened and the Loftess family
            • 07:00 - 07:30 were left with huge debt following the major work carried out on the building The last of the surviving Loftess family passed away back in 1890 and the bankrupt estate was actually put up for sale in 2011 The house was sold to its current owners the Quigley family Now the family have secured the structure and are you know regenerating the walled gardens the courtyard and house to ensure the future of the Loftess Hall for the next generations The diary of Jake McKinnon a Reddit ritual that went terribly wrong in 2018 A Reddit user
            • 07:30 - 08:00 under the handle mckk_Jake posted a series of updates in the r- you know no sleep community about a summoning ritual he claimed to be trying It started off as fiction or so it seemed He said he was following a grimoire you know that he bought on the dark web trying to summon a demon named Tan The first few posts were funny but then the tone shifted He claimed the lights in his apartment would flicker objects would move on their own and he just couldn't sleep In one video you could see a shadowy figure pass behind
            • 08:00 - 08:30 him Now the final post said "I messed up I didn't bind it I didn't follow the rules I don't know how to send it back." Jake McKinnon's account went dark after that A user tried to track him down through IP logs and emails only to find the address linked to a police report about a man that was found passed away in his apartment surrounded by occult symbols His face was said to be frozen in a look of terror Now to this day some people claim the entity that he named Tran has shown up you know in other rituals since Many people debated his
            • 08:30 - 09:00 story and claims though because according to Atruskin mythology Tran is a goddess not a demon She's a goddess of love beauty and fertility often associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite She is frequently depicted as a young winged girl embodying the grace and allure that you know the Atrussians kind of revered Now whatever the case is the story is creepy and concerning and to this day no one can seem to get a hold of Jake and know about his whereabouts You know which of these stories freaked you out the most have you ever tried to summon a demon of your
            • 09:00 - 09:30 own let me know Thanks for watching I'm your host Ashley Until next time stay scared [Music]