Yes, the Netflix movie The Deliverance is based on a true story, specifically the haunting experiences of the Latoya Ammons family from Gary, Indiana. The film dramatizes the events surrounding their demonic possession and the subsequent exorcisms, which involved a priest, police officers, and child services.
The real-life story behind the film gained widespread attention when former IndyStar reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski reported on the Ammons family’s terrifying experiences. Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, intrigued by the tale, purchased the infamous “Demon House” in Gary, Indiana, and produced a documentary about the haunting. The house, known for its alleged supernatural occurrences and being one of Indiana’s most haunted locations, was eventually demolished after the documentary.
The plot centers on Ebony Jackson, a single mother struggling with personal demons who relocates her family to a new home. As eerie occurrences begin to unfold, Child Protective Services gets involved, and Ebony finds herself fighting for her life and her children’s well-being. Tudum, Netflix’s partner news site, describes the film as a genre-defying narrative exploring darkness, possession, and the quest for a higher power.
The cast of The Deliverance includes prominent actors such as Glenn Close, Andra Day, Mo’Nique, Omar Epps, Caleb McLaughlin, Anthony B. Jenkins, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, and Colleen Camp.
