The Exorcist: demonic possession, skepticism, and horror w/ Adrian Falcone

Published: Oct. 18, 2016, 7:14 a.m.

\n\n Editions \n\n

Theatrical vs \u201cThe Version You\u2019ve Never Seen.\u201d

\n\n Demons \n\n

Devils, demons, pazuzu, deception. How do people get possessed? Different theories.

\n\n Supernaturalism \n\n

Supernatural detective work. Priest losing his faith.

\n\n \u201cReal\u201d Exorcism \n\n

The Catholics. The Rite of Exorcism. Bureaucracy. Serious vs loosey-goosey exorcisms.

\n\n Simple vs Easy Explanations \n\n

Occam\u2019s razor. Science.

\n\n Latin \n\n

Tradition. Latin as the language of ancient evil. Ecclesiastical latin.

\n\n Order of Operations \n\n

Medicine -> fringe medicine -> call a priest!

\n\n Horror \n\n

The ways this movie is timelessly excellent and scary. Parenting.

\n\n Demon Battle Plan \n\n

Demons might not be the best at planning, OR we might be inconsequential nothings to them, OR creating a rift between god and his people is their job.

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