A BBC documentary filmmaker obsessed with a demonic painting. Widower raising his daughter Emily after his wife's fatal fire. Travels to Italy to investigate the artwork, dismissing supernatural warnings until his daughter becomes possessed and causes tragedy. Ultimately dies while embracing his possessed daughter.
Doctor provides medical and personal guidance to Michael after the family tragedy.
The plot identifies Doctor as Michael's family physician and says he advises Michael to take his daughter and governess to Italy to help them recover...
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