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While the film is a Hollywood dramatization, it draws inspiration from the experiences of Carmen Snedeker and her family. Their story was notably documented by paranormal investigators and author Ray Garton in the book In a Dark Place: The Story of a True Haunting .

Shortly after moving in, the family discovers the house was previously a mortuary, complete with embalming equipment and a dark history of occult practices.

Desperate for help, they turn to Reverend Popescu (Elias Koteas) to confront the spirits trapped within the walls and uncover the truth about a former medium named Jonah. The "True Story" and Controversy