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Mentioned in 12 episodes
The Exorcist
Book • 1971
The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty, tells the story of Regan MacNeil, a 12-year-old girl who becomes possessed by an evil spirit.
Her mother, Chris MacNeil, a successful actress, seeks help from two priests: Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest and psychiatrist struggling with his faith, and Father Lankester Merrin, an elderly priest with experience in exorcisms.
The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the battle between good and evil as the priests perform an exorcism to save Regan.
The story is intense and graphic, delving into the psychological and supernatural aspects of the possession and the exorcism process.
It was inspired by a real-life case of demonic possession in the 1940s and has become a classic in the horror genre.
Her mother, Chris MacNeil, a successful actress, seeks help from two priests: Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest and psychiatrist struggling with his faith, and Father Lankester Merrin, an elderly priest with experience in exorcisms.
The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the battle between good and evil as the priests perform an exorcism to save Regan.
The story is intense and graphic, delving into the psychological and supernatural aspects of the possession and the exorcism process.
It was inspired by a real-life case of demonic possession in the 1940s and has become a classic in the horror genre.
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Mentioned by Balaji Srinivasan in a discussion about the New York Times bestseller list.
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Mentioned by Mike Cosper in the context of the discussion on the satanic panic and its impact on the evangelical community.
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Hell's Bells
Mentioned as the basis for the movie of the same name and for its impact on horror.
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SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
Mentioned by the host and Ryan Duns in the context of discussing the ending of horror films and the lingering impact on the audience.
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Theology of Horror: Rupture and the Dark Transcendent with Fr. Ryan Duns
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Max Norman as an author who filed a lawsuit against the New York Times over the bestseller list.
Max Norman as an author who filed a lawsuit against the New York Times over the bestseller list.
A real work of peace? An Israel-Hamas deal
Mentioned as an example of an author who sued the New York Times over their bestseller list.
A real work of peace? An Israel-Hamas deal
Mentioned by Lynn Chamberlain Adams as a story about a young woman possessed by a demon.
The Moth Radio Hour: Oh, Brother
Mentioned by Chris Flynn as one of three books he read growing up, highlighting his unconventional literary upbringing.
Read This: Chris Flynn’s New Book Arrived in a Dream
Mentioned by Pete Quiñones in relation to his work in the Army Psychological Warfare Department and his novel about demonic possession.
04/27/2025 Livestream - Frightened Children
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Ryan Bethea as the basis for the movie "The Exorcist", and praised for capturing the psychology of the demonic.
Ryan Bethea as the basis for the movie "The Exorcist", and praised for capturing the psychology of the demonic.
The Exorcist Movie with Fr. Martins
Mentioned by Rob Lamb when discussing the family connection of actress and model, Barbara Bernard.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
Mentioned by Dan Moran ; discussed in relation to its medical aspects and the changing roles of women.
Jeremy Dauber, "American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond" (Algonquin Books, 2024)
