Ken and Todd revisit William Friedkin’s horror masterpiece, The Exorcist, and use it as a springboard to talk about whether or not Christians should watch horror movies. Does the film imply that evil is stronger than holiness? Who is the main character? What does the film say about the spiritual condition of the late 20th century?

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Intro, summary of Scott Derrickson keynote address on horror.

06:42 - Historical significance: real evil in an age of unbelief.

11:35 - Mechanics of fear vs. true horror.

15:20 - Gothic vs. Horror.

18:17 - Impressions on a new viewing: soundscape, pace, and performance as theme.

29:00 - Does the exorcism fail?

39:51 - Defending the ending.

53:00 - Thumbs up to the devil? Esteeming vs. recommending.

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