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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2023 · 53 MIN

Episode 130 - The Real History That Inspired 'The Exorcist'

from Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror · host The Lunatics Project

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. lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.SourcesA Vanity Fair article by Rosemary Counter: The Haunting Real Story That Inspired The ExorcistNYTimes review of The Exorcist from 1973 by Vincent CanbyAll 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 ExorcistCBSnews.com article by Rhadika Chalasani - Creepy Tales from Cursed moviesSyfy.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 MagazineRoger Ebert’s review of The Exorcist on rogererpert.comWikipedia + IMDBSupport the show

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. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available i...

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