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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 51 MIN

The Exorcist Movie Curse: Georgetown’s Haunted Houses, Hidden Bodies, and the True Story Behind the Movie

from Inherited Hauntings · host Lindsey Callan and Nancy Callan

What if one of the most terrifying movies ever made… wasn’t just fiction?In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we take you deep into Georgetown, Washington DC, where cobblestone streets and luxury homes sit on top of something far darker. From the infamous Exorcist Steps to centuries-old buildings with chilling pasts, this episode uncovers the true story that inspired The Exorcist… and the eerie events that followed its release.We explore the Old Stone House, where visitors report an unshakable feeling of being choked… The former Lydia English School, once turned Civil War hospital, where trauma still lingers… The bizarre 10PM ghost of Foxhall Manor… And the unsettling mystery of Halcyon House, filled with hidden rooms, tunnels, and a past that feels almost intentionally haunted.But the deeper we go… the more one question rises to the surface:Did The Exorcist tap into something that was already there… or did it wake something up?This is more than a haunted places podcast. This is a story about history, power, and what happens when the past is never fully buried.👻 Expect true spooky stories, real ghost stories, and one of the most unsettling paranormal podcast episodes we’ve ever recorded.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode. Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook   Instagram 🛍️ Merch ⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Buy Us a CoffeeSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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What if one of the most terrifying movies ever made… wasn’t just fiction? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we take you deep into Georgetown, Washington DC, where cobblestone streets and luxury homes sit on top of something far darker. From the infamous Exorcist Steps to centuries-old buildings with chilling pasts, this episode uncovers the true story that inspired The Exorcist… and the eerie events that followed its release. We explore the Old Stone House, where visitors report an unsh...

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