The Possession of Michael King

Documentarian Michael King openly expresses his skepticism toward supernatural phenomena, contrasting sharply with his wife Samantha's belief in the unknown. This fundamental difference in belief sets the stage for their turbulent relationship and foreshadows future events in their lives.

Despite Michael's skepticism, Samantha's years of seeking guidance from medium Beverly culminate in her unexpected death. This tragic event throws Michael into a whirlwind of grief and confusion as he seeks answers and accountability.

In a deeply emotional encounter, Michael confronts Beverly, blaming her for his wife's demise. Beverly responds with compassion, but this interaction only deepens Michael's pain and unresolved questions regarding the supernatural.

Struggling to cope with the loss of Samantha, Michael turns to his sister Beth for support. As a single father to their young daughter Ellie, he relies heavily on Beth during this tumultuous time, needing help to navigate his grief.

Michael embarks on a new documentary project intended to debunk the existence of an afterlife. Consumed by this mission, he subjects himself to various extreme rituals in pursuit of undeniable proof of the supernatural.

In his quest for answers, Michael posts an ad online soliciting suggestions for experiments to challenge his beliefs. He receives a response from Gibbons, a spiritual person, which marks a pivotal turn in Michael's journey into the unknown.

Michael meets self-proclaimed demonologist Augustine, who introduces him and his wife Marsha's dangerous rituals. Under the influence of LSD and tethered to a cross, Michael spirals into a hallucination, further entrenching him in Augustine's perilous schemes.

Michael seeks out a funeral director rumored to perform necromancy, leading to a tense evening at a cemetery. The director prepares to transfer a spirit into Michael's body, but a police interruption forces a chaotic escape, highlighting the dangers of his pursuit.

During a séance, an unsettling silence is shattered by the medium's sudden seizure, leaving Michael in turmoil. This moment marks the beginning of his psychological decline, as he becomes haunted by relentless tormenting noises.

As Michael attempts to find relief from his turmoil through therapy, bizarre occurrences interrupt the sessions. His struggles intensify, culminating in disturbing phenomena that push him further into madness and paranoia.

Jordan, Michael's cameraman, reviews footage and is horrified to discover that the sounds Michael emits defy human capabilities. This unsettling realization contributes to the overall atmosphere of dread surrounding Michael's deteriorating mental state.

Overwhelmed by a sinister entity whispering dark commands in his mind, Michael experiences nights filled with terror and instability. Unaware of his surroundings, he wanders into dangerous situations that threaten his loved ones.

Engulfed by paranoia and despair, Michael attempts a futile exorcism on himself, resulting in disastrous consequences. The entity's hold becomes undeniable when he wakes to bloodied symbols and a cave of chaos surrounding him.

In a heart-wrenching discovery, Michael finds his friend Jordan hanging lifeless, a grim reality of the darkness he cannot escape. This tragic moment underscores the stakes of Michael's obsession with uncovering the truth.

In the midst of growing chaos, Michael hears Samantha's voice offering him solace, illuminating the confusion in his mind. In a desperate scramble for control, he ultimately succumbs to the darkness and takes a tragic leap, believing he will find peace.