16: The Exorcist
from Dark Academy Pod Hosted by Kristin Roman
In this episode of Dark Academy, we gather in the Midnight Library to discuss all things Exorcist. The whole show is the Exorcist. Join me as we journey from the ancient ruins of Iraq and the legend of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu to the streets of Georgetown, where a young girl’s possession would forever change the horror genre. But the story doesn't end there. The movie was based on real events. A real demon possession? You may ask. Yes! Or so they say. We’ll explore the claims, the exorcisms, the skeptical explanations, and the events that blurred the line between faith, fear, folklore, and reality. Then step into the resulting American fear of the occult, demon possession, ouija boards and the rise of the Satanic Panic Finally, we'll close with the strange and unsettling stories surrounding the production of The Exorcist itself. From mysterious fires and on-set injuries to deaths connected to the cast and crew, many came to believe the film was cursed long before audiences ever sat down to watch it. Was Roland Doe truly possessed? Did The Exorcist unleash a new era of fear? And was the production really cursed? Grab your candle and join me in the Midnight Library circle as we explore one of the darkest stories in horror history. Topics include: The Exorcist, Roland Doe, Ronald Hunkeler, exorcisms, Pazuzu, demonology, Catholic exorcism rituals, Satanic Panic, paranormal folklore, horror history, and alleged curses.
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