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How Real Was The Movie "The Exorcist?"
05/19/07
How Real Was The Movie "The Exorcist?"
The 1973 film The Exorcist is a horror movie classic, and yes, my all-time favourite film of it's genre. Have a look at the original trailer below...it still gives me chills....
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Yet, in all honesty I have to date not come across a similar case within my own research of approximately 10 years...and I do admit in a strange way, that yes, if it were possible I'd want to.....I would want to see it with my own eyes, and study hands on the phenomenon.
What I have found so far within in the topic of "demonic possession" is much ritualistic abuse, and in many case leading to the death of those said by certain individuals to be possessed by otherworldly forces. It is far more sad, than frightening....
I have heard of the supernatural occurrences that were reported during the making of this film, but you would be very hard pressed to find any film or tv show of this type where similar claims were not made.
While based around a real case, this film is nothing more then an interesting bit of entertainment, designed to disturb, and nothing more....at least that is what I quietly tell myself after each time I view it...and that dear reader is exactly the reaction a good horror film should invoke....
What is your favourite horror film?
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One must not confuse the genuine cases with the nut cases.The film was actually based on a real case.
My favourite as well. I still can't shake using Christianity as part of my belief system. Strengthened lately by Will Storr vs. the Supernatural. His visit and interview at the Vatican where only words, but one must pick and choose one's truth. 
David Ginger -> Thank you for your comment! Yes, I am quite familiar with the case the film was based around, but as with all "true" Hollywood accounts the film, and it's sequels were also sexed up for entertainment purposes.Trowbridge -> Thank you! I must read that book! It's on my must-read list!
I would recommend this as a read, you can find copies on line.Begone Satan
A Sensational Expulsion of the Devil which occurred in Iowa in 1928.
David Ginger -> Thank you! I found a copy here:http://www.olrl.org/stories/bgonsatn/
I'll have a look at it later this evening, and perhaps blog about my thoughts on it at a later date.
Cheers!
This particular movie would have to be tops on my list. :-) ALWAYS scares the hell out of me! 
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