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Movie Review: The Exorcist (1973)
A review of William Peter Blatty's 1973 religious horror, The Exorcist.
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Best Horror Films Ever - The Exorcist
In 1973 a horror film was released which becam a landmark in cinematic horror. The story of a young girls demonic possession shocked audiences worldwide.
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Film Review: The Exorcist (1973)
William Friedkin's classic film presenting terrifying images of possession by Evil and the chilling exorcism that results features incredible and indelible perfromances.
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Filming The Exorcist
This was based on a true story that happened to a boy in Maryland. The priest wrote about his thoughts and rumors that the production and set were cursed.
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Rosemary's Baby and the Exorcist
Most people can be easily tempted into dismissing films about demons and the anti-Christ as mindless horror films even though some have something to say.
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The Documented Case The Exorcist was Based On
The year was 1949. William Peter Blatty was a student at Georgetown University. The case was reported in the newspapers. Demonic possession in 1949? The afflicted was a 13 ½ year old boy. The early accounts called him “Roland Doe,” while later accounts gave him the name of “Douglass Deene.” Blatty read and Associated Press account of the case in the Washington Post, then did extensive research. Twenty years later, when he wrote his book, he changed so many of the details that it bears little resemblance to the actual case. The boy’s symptoms followed the classic stages of possession and J. B. Rhine, one of the founders of modern parapsychology was consulted. Finally, the boy was sent to St. Louis and exorcized at least twenty times. There are two books I used as references for this article which are cited at the end of the article. One was written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley and the other by Colin Wilson. Because of one glaring mistake I have problems with the Wilson book, which will be addressed in the article.
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What compels us to visit The Exorcist?
The notorious horror film is partly an exercise in pre-Vatican II nostalgia.
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William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (part 1 of 2)
Part 1 of a 2 part review of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III.
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William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of my review of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III.
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Zhang DaoLing, Ancient Daoist Exorcist
Examining the legend of Zhang DaoLing, famous Daoist exorcist, as a possible cause of China's massive earthquake.
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Movie SpookFest Speical Part 1: The Anatomy of Horror Movies
Halloween is right around the corner so read Part I of our Movie Spookfest Special.
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The Greatest Motion Picture Sequences -- Part 5
From family to action, and from classic to horror, this week, my choices for the best motion picture sequences of all time cover the gambit.
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Demonic Possession: Films Based on True Cases
These three films are based on true cases where priests or paranormal investigators were called in to help rid the sufferer of an evil spirit or demon.
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Demonic Possession and Exorcism
Demonic possession is recognized by the Catholic, Episcopal and some other churches. It is from the perspective of the Catholic Church that this article is written. There are stages of both possession and exorcism according to the Catholic Church. Exorcism is one of the rites of the Church. When there is a case of suspected possession, the Bishop of the Diocese appoints an exorcist who, then he is in total control. It is he who decides whether or not an exorcism will be performed. In 1971, Blatty wrote “The Exorcist,” which was based on a true case of possession. Father John J. Nicola was the technical advisor to the movie and wrote a book, Diabolical Possession and Exorcism. The theology of possession and exorcism are not well known by the public and he wanted to inform the public. He was concerned that there could be an epidemic of pseudo possession, possession and phobias, as was the case of Salem. The late Father Malachi Martin was an internationally known expert on possession and exorcism. These books are some of my references for this article.
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A True Story of Demonic Possession
In the Catholic tradition, there are priests who are trained to deal with demonic possession. The following interview tells of a real exorcism that took place in Hawaii.
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Cases of Demonic Possession Soar
Cases of alleged demonic possession have soared in the past 20 years. Various officials within the Catholic Church blame growing interests in Satanism and demonology.
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Exorcism and Father Walter H. Halloran
The 1949 demonic possession and exorcism of Roland or Robbie Doe AKA Douglass Deen, all pseudonyms, was the basis for William Blatty's novel and movie The Exorcist.
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Top 10 Movies to Watch on Halloween
It's an autumn night, the harvest moon is shining down on the swirling leaves for the perfect horror movie setting. But which Halloween flicks have the most appeal?
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Jennifer Shiman Interview
In this exclusive interview, Suite 101 talks with 30-Second Bunnies Theatre animator Jennifer Shiman about her background, work and appearing on the Titanic DVD.
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The Top Ten Horror Movie Heroes
A horror movie is very villain-focused. We spend a lot of time following the antagonist as he/she slays and prays upon the weak. But what about the heroes of horror?
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose/Anneliese Michel: Demonic Possession or Psychosis
I have not seen the movie the Exorcism of Emily Rose, nor do I intend to see it until it comes on television. I watched The Exorcist when it was on TV. I had already read the condensed version of the book in Cosmopolitan. When these movies are on TV, it is free. I chose not to waste money on sensationalistic fiction. When I see “based on a true story,” my conclusion is that the story is greatly exaggerated for the purpose of making money by adding thrills that have no basis in reality. This was in the early 1980s. I had read Father John J. Nicola’s “Diabolical Possession and Exorcism.” I had yet read Malachi Martin’s “Hostage to the Devil.” (I will admit that one of my favorite authors is Stephen King. The scariest book I have read is his “It.” Scariest movie, “The Night of the Living Dead.” I know these are fiction, but, oh, the thrills!) When I was younger, I did not believe in demons or devils or possession. Now, after much research, I am not so sure…. I had read, years ago, when I was in college to earn my undergraduate degree, that there were cases of mentally ill people in institutions who, when a priest walked by, exhibited signs of possession. In my youth, I put this to mental illness. Possession, a form of mental illness or another reality?
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BOOK REVIEW: The Satanic Screen: An Illustrated Guide to the Devil in Cinema
Author Nikolas Schreck contends that motion pictures have always been the Devil’s domain, and a perusal of "The Satanic Screen: An Illustrated Guide to the Devil in Cinema" proves he may be right. From Europe’s earliest 17th century pre-cinematic “magic lantern spectacles” to the occult blockbusters of the 1960s, 70s and beyond, Schreck’s exhaustively researched and remarkably entertaining treatise provides an authoritative account of the changing face of the Devil in film.
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The Best of the 90's: The Top 10 Horror Flicks of the Decade
With the 1990's now safely behind us, I take a look at what I think represent the 10 best genre films released in the last 10 years.
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Earling Iowa Exorcism – Part II
This is the continuation of the documented case of demonic possession and exorcism. The possessed: Anna Eckland. The Exorcist: Father Theophius Riesigner, a Capuchin monk and experienced exorcist. The place: the convent of the Franciscan Sisters in Earling, Iowa, in Shelby County, north of Harlan in western Iowa. The dates: June 18, 1912, August 18, 1928, September 13 to 20 and December 15 to 23, 1928. This is a detailed account of some of the events that took place during the exorcisms.
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5 Of The Best Horror Movies Of All Time
Whether you gauge a good horror movie on its fear factor or simply go for the gore, when it comes to real horror, it seems, there is nowhere to look but back.
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All-Time Best Horror Films
With Halloween just around the corner, what better time than now to start planning what frightening movies you'll be watching in the safe confines of your home?
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Ouija Board and Cases
Some people have had bad experiences; the vast majority hasn't. Two cases of positive and two of negative experiences are given so readers can draw their own conclusions.
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Greatest All-Time Horror Films
A summary of some of the best horror movies of the past 40 years.
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Horror Flicks for Halloween
The only time it is ever good to stay under the covers during a Saturday night is on a movie marathon on the scariest time of the year.
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Halloween Horror Films
From classic 1950s B-Movies to the 21st century, the following films are essential viewing for the Halloween season (and all year round, if you're an avid horror fan).
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Hatra Iraq a Parthian City and UNESCO Site
Hatra, Iraq, capital of the first Arab Kingdom, is one of the best-preserved examples of a Parthian city and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
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The Golden Age of Horror
Tired of mediocre remakes? Revisit the golden age of horror and find out the true meaning of suspense and fear.
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Top 10 Scary Movie Moments of All Time
Horror as a film genre offers some of the more memorable imagery in all of film and other media. Here's some of the scariest scenes from some of the best horror films.
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100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 21 thru 40
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
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Review: The Haunting of Amphipolis
The second episode of the sixth season is a bit of an homage to classic horror cinema. Sadly, the script is a Frankenstein Monster of disparate storylines, and while individual moments and ideas are successful, the overall result is less than perfect.
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2008 Guide to Halloween on TV
The 2008 Halloween television season offers up very scary movies, shows and documentaries including classics, slasher flicks and a live ghost hunting investigation.
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An Interview With Father Andrew Calder
Father Andrew Calder has been an Episcopal Priest for the past six years and previously served as a deacon. Calder has been in the paranormal field for ten years.
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Drag Me To Hell Movie Review
Sam and Ivan Raimi team up again under the new moniker of Ghost House Pictures for one of the strangest films ever: a cross between The Exorcist and the Three Stooges!
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Holloween Horror Film Guide
With the scariest holiday of the year fast approaching, what movie are you going to grab to get you in the spirit of the season?
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Ouija Board and its Dangers
Mental health experts give warnings. Court cases verify murders committed due to the board's messages. The tool has induced mass hysteria. There are troubling facts....
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Top 5 Scary Movies
Welcome to the world of bone-chilling blood and gore. Here's an introduction to five of the scariest movies ever filmed.
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Top Five Scary Movies for Halloween
Halloween is a popular time for scary movies. So turn on the Jack-o-Lantern, clear away the spider webs and cuddle up for one of these good scary movies on Halloween.
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An Exorcism in Earling Iowa, Part I
This is a documented case of demonic possession and exorcism. The possessed: Anna Eckland. The Exorcist: Father Theophius Riesigner, a Capuchin monk, an experienced exorcist. The place: the convent of the Franciscan Sisters in Earling, Iowa, in Shelby County, north of Harlan in western Iowa. The dates: June 18, 1912, August 18, 1928, September 13 to 20 and December 15 to 23, 1928. The account of the case was published in Begone Satan! by Joseph F. Busch, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Originally, it was published in German by the Reverend Carl Vogl and translated by the Reverend Celestine Kapsner OSB. The author of the book used as a reference is Martin Ebon, a distinguished parapsychologist. He worked with Eileen Garrett one of the most gifted trance mediums of the 1900s and co-founder of the Parapsychology Foundation. The organization was founded in 1951 to support and encourage unbiased scientific study into the psychic aspects of the human mind. He served as the administrative secretary of the organization. For many days, Father Theophius, with the help of the nuns, performed exorcisms. The phenomena are almost beyond belief.
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An Exorcism in Earling Iowa, Part I
This is a documented case of demonic possession and exorcism. The possessed: Anna Eckland. The Exorcist: Father Theophius Riesigner, a Capuchin monk, an experienced exorcist. The place: the convent of the Franciscan Sisters in Earling, Iowa, in Shelby County, north of Harlan in western Iowa. The dates: June 18, 1912, August 18, 1928, September 13 to 20 and December 15 to 23, 1928. The account of the case was published in Begone Satan! by Joseph F. Busch, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Originally, it was published in German by the Reverend Carl Vogl and translated by the Reverend Celestine Kapsner OSB. The author of the book used as a reference is Martin Ebon, a distinguished parapsychologist. He worked with Eileen Garrett one of the most gifted trance mediums of the 1900s and co-founder of the Parapsychology Foundation. The organization was founded in 1951 to support and encourage unbiased scientific study into the psychic aspects of the human mind. He served as the administrative secretary of the organization. For many days, Father Theophius, with the help of the nuns, performed exorcisms. The phenomena are almost beyond belief.
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Interzone 215
Greg Egan returns; Patrick Samphire debuts; Mike Carey interviewed; IZ regular Jamie Barras opens the issue
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Scariest Movies for Halloween
With Halloween comes a common need to scare ourselves silly each. Every year, thousands of horror movies are made, here is a "10 Best" Scariest Movies for Halloween.
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Shueisha animates D. Gray-Man
Katsura Hoshino's popular manga comic to become an anime. Gothic series will debut on Japanese TV in October.
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Smurls, A "Haunting" in Pennsylvania
Strange things happened in the duplex. The family contacted Ed and Lorraine Warren. Déjà vu Amityville! CSICOP was not allowed to investigate. The Church sent an exorcist
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The New Horror Classics
Everyone loves a good horror movie countdown, right?
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Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead: Review
Labeled as 'The Ultimate Experience in Grueling Terror', The Evil Dead enjoys a cult status as one of film history's stand-out blood and gore B-movies.
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