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The Real Story Behind The Exorcist – Possession, Exorcism, and Fear
Before The Exorcist movie shocked the world and redefined horror in 1973, there was a true case that few dared to speak of. In this episode, we go beyond the screen to explore the real story that inspired the most iconic exorcism movie ever made.
A young boy in 1949. A Ouija board. A series of unexplained attacks. A team of Jesuit priests in St. Louis battling something they couldn’t explain. This wasn’t fiction—it was a documented case of exorcism that changed how the world viewed evil.
This episode dives deep into the facts, the rituals, and the terrifying events that later became the foundation of The Exorcist 1973 movie. We examine the original case, the media frenzy, the evolution of the story, and how it became one of the most controversial and influential horror films in history.
You’ll also hear about the protection rituals used by exorcists, the psychological toll on those involved, and what this case means for modern spirituality.
If you’ve ever wondered where horror ends and history begins, this is the episode for you.
New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe to EXORCISTA for more stories of supernatural history, mysterious rituals, and hidden truths.
Follow EXORCISTA for More Horror Stories & True Crime Insights. New Episodes Every Thursday!
CREDITS: Screenwriting, Editing, and Post-Production: Victoria Unikel
© 2025 Victoria Unikel. All rights reserved.
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Before The Exorcist movie shocked the world and redefined horror in 1973, there was a true case that few dared to speak of. In this episode, we go beyond the screen to explore the real story that inspired the most iconic exorcism movie ever made.
A young boy in 1949. A Ouija board. A series of unexplained attacks. A team of Jesuit priests in St. Louis battling something they couldn’t explain. This wasn’t fiction—it was a documented case of exorcism that changed how the world viewed evil.
This episode dives deep into the facts, the rituals, and the terrifying events that later became the foundation of The Exorcist 1973 movie. We examine the original case, the media frenzy, the evolution of the story, and how it became one of the most controversial and influential horror films in history.
You’ll also hear about the protection rituals used by exorcists, the psychological toll on those involved, and what this case means for modern spirituality.
If you’ve ever wondered where horror ends and history begins, this is the episode for you.
New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe to EXORCISTA for more stories of supernatural history, mysterious rituals, and hidden truths.
Follow EXORCISTA for More Horror Stories & True Crime Insights. New Episodes Every Thursday!
CREDITS: Screenwriting, Editing, and Post-Production: Victoria Unikel
© 2025 Victoria Unikel. All rights reserved.