Episode 130 - The Real History That Inspired 'The Exorcist'
Update: 2023-11-12
Description
Did you know that The Exorcist (1973) was inspired by true events? We talk through the life of Ronald Doe, the real-life boy who inspired this spine-chilling film. Join us as we delve into his unexplainable experiences and the horrifying tales that led to the creation of this unforgettable movie.
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Sources
- A Vanity Fair article by Rosemary Counter: The Haunting Real Story That Inspired The Exorcist
- NYTimes review of The Exorcist from 1973 by Vincent Canby
- All Things Interesting Article by William DeLong called Inside The Harrowing Exorcism of Ronald Doe
- Screenrant article by Christopher Fiducccia, 30 Wild Details Behind The Making of The Exorcist
- CBSnews.com article by Rhadika Chalasani - Creepy Tales from Cursed movies
- Syfy.com article by Cydney Contreras: The Exorcist Cast Endured Deaths, Fires and More Mishaps - Was the set haunted?
- The documentary Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) which is available on YouTube.
- An article from The Guardian: Boy Whose Case Inspired The Exorcist is Named by US Magazine
- Roger Ebert’s review of The Exorcist on rogererpert.com
- Wikipedia + IMDB
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