The True Story That Inspired 'The Exorcist'

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The 1973 film 'The Exorcist' is considered by many to be one of the terrifying movies of all time, but it is not simply a work of fiction. William Peter Blatty, the author of the novel and writer of the screenplay, was inspired by newspaper reports of an actual exorcism that took place in 1949. Join me as I share the true story that inspired the writing of the groundbreaking book and film, 'The Exorcist'. For more information, please visit www.ConnecticutGhostHunter.com. You can contact Barry Pirro via the 'Contact' page.