EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 21 MIN
THE EXORCIST: Faith, Fear, and the True Story Behind Hollywood's Most Haunted Film
from The Stories We Tell in the Dark
Before The Exorcist terrified the world, its creator was writing comedy. This episode traces William Peter Blatty's journey from humorist to theologian of horror - his mother's influence, the real 1949 exorcism case, the film's alleged curse, and the true story of the boy who inspired it all. Show notes at https://magicalmystery.media
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