Possession films like "The Exorcist" both reflect and amplify societal fears, contributing to a commodified "fear economy." These narratives may even spawn psychic entities known as tulpoids. Rituals in these films offer catharsis and potentially dispel such entities. Advanced technologies blur the lines between science and magic, suggesting artificial means of inducing possession-like states. The genre challenges our understanding of fear, agency, and the unknown.

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