Before watching, Google: Emanuel Swedenborg; even if you only briefly read his Wikipedia page, it will give you a better understanding of the film.

I really enjoyed the film and their interpretation of Emanuel Swedenborg’s theology. I’ve not yet read his writings on the afterlife: Heaven and Hell, so it’s difficult to know if the films interpretation is accurate or not.

It is, of course justifiable that if there are good spirits influencing or watching over people, then it’s possible there are bad or evil spirits influencing people. However, I don’t like how the film made it appear as though the male character was acting solely upon the evil presence and he wasn’t necessarily in control.

Forgetting any background knowledge, I still really enjoyed the film. Plus, I do enjoy films that have found inspiration from real life.

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