Screams and Queens

The Exorcist: Friedkin vs Blatty


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In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Steph, who watched The Exorcist with us and gave us some insight on the horrors of not only demonic possession, but also not being able to protect your children. We compare the novel by William Peter Blatty to the movie and discuss the true events it was based upon. 

Sources: 

https://www.insider.com/oscars-every-horror-movie-that-won-academy-award-ranked-2021-4#t1-get-out-2017-won-an-oscar-for-best-original-screenplay-18

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2449423/Devil-Roland-Doe-The-Exorcist-based-real-life-Missouri-possession.html

Blatty, William Peter. The Exorcist.

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Screams and QueensBy Bree-Anna Burick