I had an aunt who lived a block over from that house. Never knew that was the house connected to the case until years later. Also, Fr. Bowdern, one of the priests who participated in the exorcism, baptized my brother.
Yeah even for those of us who grew up on Jason Vorhees and the Ghostface killer, The Exorcist still manages to genuinely shock all these years later. Now that's a feat, it truly deserves its place as an icon in the horror genre.
We’ve lived in St. Louis our entire lives and Father Bowdern had a nephew named Ned who was a close family friend. Ned would often talk about his Jesuit uncle who performed the exorcism. The scariest thing was the boy spoke and cursed in Latin....a difficult language to learn that he had no prior knowledge of!! He routinely broke free of the leather straps which held him down. Ned said his uncles hair turned grey within days of completing the exorcism and developed a heart murmur that plagued him the remainder of his life. True story!!
I took latin for 3 years in high school and what actually really freaks me out about the latin claims that often accompany exorcisms is that it’s basically so old that the people who teach it will tell you that you basically can’t speak “complete Latin”. We (modern humans) know a lot of it, but it’s definitely not “mapped out” entirely; both of my Latin teachers said it’s not really a “speakable language” anymore. Which freaks me tf; the language is so old that the people who study it don’t have a full grasp, yet these random humans who’ve never been taught a lick are spewing out sentences and curses?? Nah, that’s scary as all hell to me.
I was a small child spending the night at my friends house. Her teenage sister saw the movie that night, and proceeded to tell us all about it. I couldn’t sleep for days. The only movie that truly still scares me, to this day.
I first watched “The Exorcist” in 1980 when I was seven. It just happened to be playing late one night on television, and as I watched it alone, I wasn’t scared since it didn’t make sense to me. Growing up I became a fan of horror movies and when I finally understood what the movie was about, I was intrigued by the entire subject and theme of the story even though I was scared of it. At one point I purchased original photo prints from the movie reel, and I experienced a few unexplainable events. My obsession was a little too much. Years later, I tried reading the book “Possessed” by Thomas B. Allen (the account of the real boy Ronald E. Hunkeler aka Roland Doe), and twice I couldn’t finish it. The descriptions are so vivid. It got to the point where I didn’t want the book in my home. I am a big horror movie fan… have it on vhs still. To this day, it is the scariest movie for me. Nothing tops it. However, now I cannot watch it alone, or at night, or in my home. It freaks me out. And those 5x6 photos, I tore them into tiny pieces and threw them away.
I feel the same way. I can watch any horror film EXCEPT the Exorcist or similar possession movies. It scares the hell out of me that possession can and does happen.
I just came across this video purely by accident, and I spent the last 3 hours reading the comments. I would like to say, though, that the amount of research you guys put into making this video must have taken a great deal of time. I am impressed and appreciate all your hard work. You are obviously very passionate about what you do, and it truly shows. Thank you for educating everyone on such an interesting topic. Im not even certain I ever really knew that this was based on truth. So many rumors were going around about it back in the 70s, I didnt know what to believe. Fantastic video. I am looking forward to watching more of what you have done. Thank you, thank you!!
You may think it is a toy it is really a door way to the darkest part that if you do not know what your doing could lead to you passing our family members dieing ,you got to know what words to speak an say to close the doorway that you opened if you don't know the demons or false spirits will leak through the board . also burning it you can hear screams comming from the board it is NOT a TOY, anyone one buying it is going to condemn there child an going to cause them to go through trouble all there lives IT IS NOT A TOY TO BE PLAYED WITH
@@TinaRN MANY years ago when I lived in Alaska something happened to my babysitter my mom and dad told me she was possessed they said she went to hospital and prayed for a old Native American lady my sitter was a so called missionary well to make a Long story short she wasn't prayed up to be doing that kind of work so whatever demons was in the old lady got into her my parents said it took a week with 7 priests to get those demons out of her
I've lived in St. Louis my whole life and my family lived directly across the street from St. Alexis hospital. My aunt and grandmother worked at the hospital during the exorcism! The floor that it was performed on was closed off from the rest of the hospital.
I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis and had a teacher who said he previously worked at the hospital and told our class one day about the exorcism that occurred there. He said that they first closed off the hospital room and then the entire floor. I also recall him saying there was a very loud boom (he said similar to a sonic boom) heard within the hospital at the last exorcism. performed at the hospital. Who knows if that was an embellishment.
I saw the "Exorcist " when it first came out in 1973. I was a sophomore in high school. I learned It was based on real events. It was literally the scariest movie I've ever seen....still is.
I saw this movie with my mother and my aunt when I was 16 in the summer of 1973. Being raised Catholic it both intrigued and terrified me. I began hysterically crying when the young priest fell down those iconic stairs. For the rest of the summer, I had to sleep with a light on and barely could close my eyes in the shower for fear of seeing those scary visions played throughout the movie. Years later, a newly ordained priest was assigned to our parish and was doted on by some of the older ladies in the parish including my mother. Eventually he was moved around to different parishes and then sent to Italy to became an exorcist priest. He'd meet up with the ladies from the original parish for lunches and few times a year. He baptized my son, and came back to our parish to say my mother's celebration of life mass. He's a wonderfully, humble and kind priest to this day and still performing exorcisms.
I sat between my 1st wife & her best friend at a showing of "The Excorcist". They were both terrified & they held on to me for dear life. I LOVED IT!! 😉
Very well done video. It is so hard to imagine in our world today how it would have felt to have NEVER seen a film like that before and I think what scared them even more was knowing it was based on real events. I feel bad for the audience that got affected in that way.You and Jessica always do such a great job making these videos and I learn so much.
So does anyone know the story when the Exorcist boy was moved to the old Alexian Brothers Hospital in STL. When they were taking the hospital down, a wrecking ball was being used. It was going awinging onto the building and literally STOPPED in mid air. That does NOT happen stopping probably a 2 ton ball (or however heavy it was, they didn't use dynamite back then) in mid air 🤯. It was revealed that the part of the building was the floor the Exorcist boy was staying in. CRAZY simply CRAZY. That story came directly from the book, "When the Devil came to St. Louis." I could NOT finish the book, it was creepier than the movie since I live in STL and it really hit close to home 😮😯😫🤯
Yes. I’m from St. Louis and I never heard any of it happened at this church. First I heard it happened at Cardinal Glennon then I read that it happened at Alexia’s Brothers Hospital. This was all faaar before my time but I took an interest once I found out it was based off a boy in St. Louis. Who knows what’s true 😂 I’m happy he was able to live his life.
@@bradcrawford1998 I’m referring to the church spoke of in the video. I’ve never heard there was a church involved. I only heard about Cardinal Glennon Hospital and Alexian Brothers. New info for me
Im from St Louis, my Aunt was in the choir at that church, and when she passed away, her funeral was held there as well. I had never been there, and was stuck by how pretty it was. Im not even really religious but that church is worth a look regardless of your religious standing. I did not know, however, the history of it in regards to the exorcism. Very cool.
The reason this movie is so powerful, is because it's in a class by itself. I have seen modern possession movies, and they cannot capture the REAL good vs evil conflict, this movie does. I think it's because the writer of the exorcist understood to a great extent, real evil and what it really takes to challenge such evil. Most writers today, I believe, not only are not familiar with real evil, I believe many of them don't believe in it either. In modern movies, at least the ones I have seen, the priests or ministers don't really do the right things or say the right words, in the exorcist, I believe they got very close in understanding not only evil, but the goodness and power of GOD.
This is one of the best posts so far from grimm life collective. Even the fact that the movie is 50 years old next year and still has a grip on movie goers in 2022 says everything. There are only a handful of movies that can stand up to the Exorcist. I'm from Ireland and it was banned here for at least 2 decades. Shows how powerful a movie it is. love the channel. HAPPY HALLOWEEN. 😊😊😊
Slainte,, when Jesus Christ Superstar film arrived at cinema in Stornoway on the isle of Lewis the presbyterian folks closed the cinema for over 10 years 😂
I knew I recognized that green hair. I saw you two filming this the other day (She was sitting next to the lady/baby statue while I was at the light in a black 6 seat🤣) and I wondered what you guys were doing...now I see. Very interesting video! Cool to know this actual story
Owen Roizman was the cinematographer. He says in his interview, that his wife gave him the book, but he stopped reading it because it was “too scary” later, when William Friedken called him to shoot it, he was not interested. He told Bill Friedken it was “too scary” “that’s nothing!” He replied, “ I have the audio tapes!” “From the REAL Exorcism!”Apparently, they are frightening.
Heard St. Louis has some picturesque Cemetaries to visit. The scariest realistic movie of all time. Something I don't talk about often but I had a terrifying experience whereby a demon attempted to take possession of me in my early 30s , thankfully it failed. I know I'm not alone.
@ReaP JoY no psychic or anything it was a strange sudden almost paralyzing illness in 2004, when I’m not ever ill and I don’t get flu, heard demonic growling sounds as if behind my bed but I couldn’t get up. So scared I passed out then heard angels talking to each other over me and the growls were gone. Went to work next day with no problems. Again I don’t talk about it but I’m more captivated by who rescued me
St. Alexius Hospital has been closed awhile...but there has always been the knowledge that the particular room in the hospital was closed off and nursing staff would talk about seeing and hearing things that alot of nurses would quit. it definitely is a big scarey part of St. Louis!!
I am from The Netherlands so sorry for my poor English, but i highly appreciate your story telling and camera work. I love too listen to it, it is so relaxing. No rushing etc and camera work always steady and again no rush. Great job, as always!
I live in St. Louis that is St. Francis. That is near St Louis University. I graduated from an all girl high school Rosati-Kain that is down the street from thee. One day I was in French class in the 80’s and there was a strange old priest walking around at the New Cathedral that was across from the school. She told me he never speaks a word but he was one of the priest that participated in this exorcism! I could not explain the creepiness of his walk & look! Very mechanical! He walked around 3 times once a year! That was my first time noticing him & the last time!
As a former Catholic and a current horror movie lover, "The Exorcist" is the most frightening film that I have ever seen. I think part of its unique terror comes from its use of visuals that are such familiar images in all Catholics lives. Whether it is the priest's collar or the crucifix, these things are so much a part of a Catholics landscape, that to see them used in manners which were not intended is more than a little unsettling. And because Regan, a young girl, is the one being hurt by this demon, every man feels that it is his duty to stand up to this EVIL, whether he wants to or not.
Some of these things were familiar to me as I attended Cathlic Church with my cousin for a few months several times! But, I was very young! This movie did not scare me or my best friend! I don't know about my friend but I was very curious about the religious aspect! And how this can happen & stuff like that! But, no not even scary more questions than answers! As it's not really talked about in the Catholic religion when Exorcisms are performed! I've heard they no longer perform them! But, as they are not allowed to talk about it it's truly hard to say!
Have you ever heard of the case of Anneliese Michel? the Hollywood film "the exorcism of Emily Rose" was based on this true story of Anneliese Michel, a young girl in Southern Germany. The events took place in the 1970's in Klingenberg, Bavaria (Germany). In this exorcism, two Catholic priests were involved.
There are only two movies that scared me to death: Autopsy of Jane Doe with Emile Hirsh and The Descent (trapped cave divers). This movie the exorcist never scared me but if you like to get freaked out I HIGHLY recommend those two movies. It takes a lot to freak me out. Thank you guys for sharing this great footage!
My co-worker lived across the street from the Maryland house. I didn’t know that until I was dropping her off and parked across the street in front of the park. I was IMMEDIATELY ill at ease and told her I felt like the area was creepy. That was when she told me about the house that had been where the playground now sat. I said a lot of prayers that night. Lol
You guys do a super job.......as a professional TV editor and having grown up within the film industry. Long oscar ridden story. But the content you guys are puttting out is great. Keep up the great work. Would love to walk some of the UK's Historic sites> Much Love
Several years ago at the St. Louis Public library near our house there was a section of suggested books for the season as it was around Halloween. I was surprised that instead of picking up a ficion book, I had actually picked up a copy of the diary kept by a priest that assisted during the exorcisms, which the movie is based. I did not realize any exorcisms started in the relative's house, which is very close to where I went to college many years ago at Univeristy of Missouri - St. Louis branch. I only knew of the exorcisms performed on or by St. Louis University, which is a Catholic based college, and Alexian Brothers hospital. I was born in 1953 in St. Louis so this all happened before my time. I also did not know the actual identity of Maryland Lutheran boy was ever known, but had read he had no memory of the exorcisms. I wonder if the family drove to St. Louis or if they took the train. I can tell you that the diary does not include the head spinning and extreme bile thowing added in the movie. The diary does include the boy speaking Latin in a threatening manner and levitation of the boy from the bed. I can tell you that reading the diary was much scarier to me than seeing the movie as the bile spitting of Linda Blair made me more with a sick feeling like seeig someone vomit. Reading the diary was very scary, as I knew the sites and was real. At the time it was like the priests were more concerned with the battle going on and I wonder how I would have held up being in the room. Good coverage and thanks for placing on RU-vid.
Hi Guys!! I've recently found your youtube page and I really liove the work you guys do in yourn short documentaries! I just wanted to say hello and that I truly enjoy what you do -Brad
The Rex Theater on Pittsburgh's South Side showed an actual print of The Exorcist every Halloween in the early 1990's and in defense of all the original movie goers who were so jolted by it you have to see it that way in order to appreciate what a masterpiece of cinema it really is. Digitizing film takes something away.
Just finished work, nice timing. I never knew Exorcist was based on a true story, I first watched that movie when I was about 11 on a tiny monochrome TV at night, around 81. I enjoyed it but didn't find it the least bit scary, startling on occasion, but not scary. I also liked the spoof Reposessed.
I was a little skeptical when I saw your goth appearance, sorry for that. I found your presentation excellent. I read Possessed which was based on the diary/notes of one of the priest involved in the exorcism. It was pretty neat seeing the locations. Your description matched what I had read. I appreciate your unbiased walkthru, it was nice to see someone that could tell the story without trying to sell their opinions, just the facts.
I saw the exorcist about 3 years ago so not long and normally I always watch horrors and won't really get scared but this film had me heart racing and even though it didn't scare me that much it definitely was insane
The Exorcist is the only movie that completely terrifies me. If it's on somewhere, I can't look and I can't listen. Needless to say, I had my fingers in my ears and peeking through my eyes. The nightmares that I suffered from watching. Never again. You wouldn't catch me anywhere near that place.
Looks like a perfect house for an exorcism. Great use of interviews and wonderful historical investigating. Thanks so much. I remember how the cover of the book used to scare me so badly when I was little that I couldn’t look at it.
The first time I watched it I was 9 years old and up in the middle of the night LOL it didn't really bother me too much what bothers me more is how my parents let me do whatever the f*** I wanted LOL
I've lived in St. Louis my whole life, and when I was a kid in the 70s we lived behind Alexian Brothers/St. Alexius. There were all kinds of stories in the neighborhood about the exorcism that happened there. I first saw the movie when I was 8 and it scared the crap out of me, but also started my lifelong passion for horror movies and the paranormal. It is still probably my favorite horror movie. Later, my mom worked at Alexian Brothers for years as a nurse, and I did my nursing school clinicals there. Nothing weird ever happened, but the area where the exorcism took place had long since been blocked off by then.
Remember when Father Harris told us about this ? He was from St. Louis andwas asked to join as Observers and other Priests were asked to Pray as the Exorcism was being Preformed. He told us in 1963or64.That it was aboy and he was 14yrs. and it was terrifing.
I was one of those people that went to see The Exocist when it was released. Was a long line to get in too. I love horror movies, but this movie, even now is at a different level. Possession is real even though it is rare, maybe this is the reason it is so bloody horrifying. This movie, even to this day scares the hell out of me and when I saw it for the first time, I had nightmares for weeks. I don't feel this was that we were more "innocent" back then, as we were hearing about all the serial killers like Bundy, Manson family, Gacy, etc., it was the filming was so done so well. I still feel it is one of the best filming and special effects done to this day without CGI.
That movie horrified me as a child then fascinated me as an adult. To this day I haven't seen a possession movie that can compete with the original Exorcist movie.
I used to get scared easily as a kid. After army service and became a medical professional. Nothing really scares me or grosses me out any more. When other people get grossed out, I keep eating my lunch.
When I was taking grade 12 catechism at my teacher was a priest and he told our class some very scary stories about exorcisms and elevating furniture that he heard about other stories that his teacher told him in the seminary when they were teaching them about exorcisms.
Would not believe this, my 8 year old nephew wanted this watch this film. I said no under no circumstances. The subject matter is to much for his mind to take in and it would probably scar him. Maybe when he’s older. I seen this film and it’s very scary. I’m looking forward to watching the popes exorcist
I simply love your channel! You bring back a lot of memories, that’s for sure! I think only two other movies had similar audience responses-“Jaws” and “Saving Private Ryan”. The strangest theater reaction I saw came from when my sister took us all to see “The Passion of the Christ”. I swear it was just pure silence as people went out of the theater afterward. I think it would be interesting if you went to check out some of the places where the Billy Jack movies were filmed. There’s some interesting stories behind those movies.
Things were done in the Exorcist that would not be allowed now. Like the director punching the face of the priest actor to get a realistic reaction on film, the bed bouncing gave Linda Blair gave her a bad back and the whole room was made into a freezer to get the breath effect amongst other things.
I remember seeing the ending of The Exorcist when I was about 5yrs old then saw all of it as a teenager. It scared me but it doesnt scare me anymore but it will be acary for others. Thwy should investigate " The Entity" with Barbara Hershey.
I watched the movie in London and laughed my head off. I didn't know it was a real story!!!! I don't claim any negative vibes from this video and lord, please protect us all 🙏🏽🕊🕊
“The Exorcist” is actually comedic to me 🤣🤦🏽♀️ Sad, but true… BUT, the movie of the little boy’s possession was quite good! The movie is named, “Possessed”
I was 14 and my friends and I ditched school to go to Hollywood to see this movie. We stood in line and as we excitedly entered the small local theater. Early on as the movie progressed I began to feel very uneasy and fear took ahold of Me. I was becoming more unnerved as it went along. I was inconsolable crying and yelling, but when the devil started speaking out of this child I completely lost it, I took off running and screaming I was terrified. My friends chased me down the isle calming and encouraged me to finish the movie which I did sitting between them shivering and blocking my eyes. Looking back now after all these years I can attest that America has never been the same. It was an evil film and that evil permeated thru Hollywood. Films that were made afterwards got worse. Film making changed. I've not seen that movie nor the series of movies that came afterwards 🤔
some of the scariest scenes are in the Iraq sequence, very creepy and foreboding. Whats really freaky is that the aide in the x ray sequences was actually a killer who dumped bodies in SF bay.
I was 15 when it came out. I wasn't phased at all... and people threw up and fainted when they saw this??? What a bunch of lightweights!!!! No way this was the scariest movie ever made.
I was 10 and watched this ALONE in my grandmas HAUNTED HOUSE. The part where her head spins something laughed at me and said my name. I have never watched it since. This is the only movie that genuinely terrified me. I’m watching the new one they made tonight, and I am TERRIFIED
I grew up Catholic in Bel-Nor, just a few streets over. The older kids would terrorize us smaller kids with stories of the devil living in our neighborhood. I never understood until much later, but it was so fascinating!
If anyone disputes the legitimacy of ouija boards…well I was the same. Years ago due to my curious nature I begged my friend to do one (she used to do them when she was young). We did it three times and all I can say is if I had never done it, I would never have believed it… but I will never do it again. There’s no reason for me to lie and I gain nothing from it so to tell you this stuff is legit, well it is what it is. The spirit you contact will never be the spirit You think you are asking for. All three times they claimed to be ppl who I knew. The first was an ex who apparently had died which made sense as they had vanished two years before and knew things that only myself n my ex would have known. But two years after the seyonce, the ex appeared. Then it made perfect sense why we are told not to do this kind of stuff. Because we get false info and will get led on a different path. The first time we did it I remember everyone went to bed and I went to the bathroom. I got out of the bathroom , lights off and I just froze. Never in my life has that happened. I couldn’t move, couldn’t scream, shout etc. it was like in those horror movies. The hairs on my arms stood up and all I could do was stare into the dark because it felt that someone was standing there watching me. Finally I was able to move and I ran to the room. The next day I told my friend and she said “ oh yea sometimes the spirits hang around after.” F, the hairs on my arms are going up as I type this
The Alexian Brothers hospital was completely demolished and a new building was built in its place in 1979. St. Alexius hospital is the one that’s shown in the video that took it’s place. Tours are given in St.Louis claiming that St. Alexius had a wing that was closed off but that’s not true and was at the previous hospital.
I'm from Maryland and I've always been told it was based on a boy. Author William Peter Blatty's novel The Exorcist was inspired by the actual 1949 exorcism of a young boy from Cottage City, Maryland, and the horrifying 1634 Loudun exorcisms
The Exorcist is still the scariest movie. I was in the 80's. It scared me. Watching it on tv at night. As I get older. I want to visit where the Exorcist. Really happened. Thank you Michael and Jessica for showing us the house in St. Louis. Your brave couple. Grimmlife Collective is the best. I love you guys. Your scary likes are neat. You know a lot about the subject. Happy Halloween. The best scary movie out there. ❤ You two. Michael and Jessica. 👻🧟👽🎃🕷️💀🎥🧛🐍🦇🐊🔪🤡🐈⬛
Great video chap ! My god...I remember in 1990 we rented a VCR and made a night of horror ...we also dropped 3 hits of LSD and watched it.....!!! Omg...there's evil in the very celluloid of that movie ! My friend said ... "No noooo...I have to go "...and I just seen the bottom of his trainers !! Then I didn't want to carry on watching it on my own so I went out ....that was a night to never forget!!😂👹
Thanks for visiting our church! I'm the one you got a candle from. 😁 We actually have a woman here who gives tours, and she's done them specifically about the exorcism before. Next time you're in town, feel free to reach out and I can put you in touch with her. I'm also sending you a couple of souvenirs. Blessings to you! - Angela
That sounds awesome some! I'd love to take a visit, not for the story of the actual exorcism, but for your beautiful church. Maybe one day I'll be able to attend mass there. God bless! ✝️
@@holdingsteadfast You'd be very welcome! We also have our Masses online in the meantime, and any time you're in St. Louis, feel free to stop by! God bless you.
I was 11 years old when this movie came out, my older cousins were watching it and I wasn’t able to. But I was so curious that I snuck into the living room and watched it. It traumatized me for like a whole month. Her face kept popping up every night and I couldn’t sleep. It was horrible 😞 I’m 36 now and still feel creeped out by her face.
I also was very young when I watched it. I also couldn't sleep for a month!!! I had to actually sleep with my mom or my aunties!!! Lol. And to this day now 48 year's old. I still get creeped out by her face!!!! And even mentioning this movie.
@@BadboySmooth-jk8ee it gave us nightmares for a short while, particularly with our older sisters who also watched it with us would quote the scarier scenes when our parents weren’t around.
This is the scariest movie ever. No other movie has this affect on people. I can watch it a million times and still get scared and creeped out at the possibility of it
When I went to see the Director's Cut, the reactions were nothing like those of 1973. People have become so desensitized to everyday events, that nothing really seems frightening anymore. I remember speaking to an elderly gentlement in 1999 who saw the original "The Mummy" with Boris Karloff back in the early 30's. He was terrified. We've come a long way, but not in a good way.
Absolutely. A similar sort of thing happened to me. I was watching Amityville the Possession with my nephew and his friend, which was a film that caused me and my sister many sleepless nights as kids. Turns out that while watching it with my nephew and Co, they actually found it funny lol
Boundaries are pushed but never contract. Imagine how amazing it was releasing films in the age of innocence around the 60's and 70's as technology and daring marched forwards? Must have been wondeful.
It's not necessarily desensitisation to violence. The idea of a creature with horns in a pit of fire with little demons going about being responsible for the evil in the world is just ridiculous. People are leaving the Dark Ages of religion as education and literacy increases and that is a very good thing.
I mean I'm sorry I just can't let this go. Demon possession is one of the most patently stupid things imaginable. How is not taking that seriously bad? Like honestly. Some of us realised that the real horrors are committed by human beings a long time ago. Get scared about that. The fucking 20th century happened and you're whining that things aren't like the good old days because bullshit? THE GODDAMN HOLOCAUST HAPPENED.
As horror goes? It was very well done. Especially for the time. Compared to horror films created now, this one still tops everything. The majority of of horror now are nothing but gore and they're ridiculously predictable. You need suspense and intrigue and unpredictability. The Exorcist has everything needed to keep you glued to the screen.
Wow those interviews they did with those people in the theater that were watching the movie were fascinating. The answers they gave as to why they left in the middle of the movie were really eye opening. You never see that kind of innocence in people in the world today. People back then were a lot more sensitive and aware of the impact of watching something violent or evil has on an individual. What you saw and what you said actually mattered back then. Today human beings are completely desensitized by such things. Hell The exorcist seems tame by today’s standards, kids today would laugh at it. It’s sad because you will never see this kind of nobility or innocence ever again, mankind has traded decency and dignity for vulgarity and degradation.
Honestly I totes agree with you and that's why these movies get more and more violent and outlandish, need shock value. I saw the exorcist when I was 12 abd slept w the light on for weeks. Scary shit. 😨
When I saw your notification: I got my coffee, closed my office door and took a 22:18 break!! It's truly spin chilling knowing my favorite movie of all time is based on real life events. Outstanding work once again Michael and Jessica!!! Much love from Kenosha!
@Matt Daniel - I didn't know myself till the early 1990's then I bought the book based on the real case and read it. I can't remember the author's name, sorry.
My friend used to live just across from that house. Her experience living so close to it gave her heavy eerie feeling. She was terrified going alone. She said she always had feeling that someone was watching her. I can’t imagine living close to this house...
I was 19 and stood in line to see it. Made it all the way through, but I certainly took it home with me! I was nervous and on edge for no real reason for several weeks after. No other film has ever affected me nearly as much.
was 16 with high heels and make up to look older could not sleep for nights after watching it now it just looks silly happy days from linda in scotland
Saw it at 18 with hubby. Made my knees shake. Alien did the same with the knees . It had this affect because I did ouija with friends in Jr. High. A ship's captain was conjured up. Things happened. I know now these are demons (fallen angels). The dead sleep until the Resurrection. They know not anything. Study your Bible for truth. Jesuit society are evil. Wolves in sheep clothing.
Amy, I was about the same age when I saw it at the outdoor drive in theater in Aurora, ILL. I did NOT sleep well for a few days anyway. I felt like my bed was going to shake at anytime 🤯 I remember walking from the car in the parking lot to the building with the restroom. I was SO PARANOID 😲 I thought a car was going to start up and run over me. I am 500% serious, I was freaking out. VERY scary movie for back then 😉
It’s crazy you can tell those people were really affected after watching the movie…. OMG why did u just flash that demon pazuzu face on screen?! Scared the hell out of me 😂😂😂😂
I didn't realize that this happened in St. Louis! The scariest part of the movie for me was when she was running down the stairs upside down, crablike. Soooo creepy! 😫
I agree with you. It was so bizarre and fast. I think that the first shocker, for me, was at the very second when the demon's voice had took over Regan. It seems like nobody is braced for that horrific voice. It still puts chills up my back to this day + I am 59.
I was thinking the crab walk scene was in directors cut,but I may be wrong.tje only difference I saw was they show the demon three times on the walls. Yes I couldn't believe it happened in St Loo either because that's where Linda's from.Small world!
I cheer whenever I see these clips of the audience's reactions. Sheer proof of just how much of a masterpiece this movie is. The directing, acting, lighting, make up, practical effects. Everything about this movie is brilliant. I'm writing this 3 minutes in, so now, back to the true stories LOL. Thanks again for the vids man. you're the best
I saw the film when I was 14 back in 1976. I have never seen an audience react to an image projected onto a blank screen the way I did that night (except for Beyond The Door). Seeing grown men and women shudder with shock and horror during certain moments was more frightening than what was going on in the movie itself. Today digital effects do everything and nothing looks real or terrifying. The old ways were better.
What is intriguing is that the young people who were being interviewed by the reporter in 1973 were in their early 20s, which was 50 years ago. If they are still alive, they would be around 70 years old or older now. It would be nice to hear from them if they are still around.
I worked in St Louis with a nursing manager who had worked with the priests involved in the case. This nurse had a large stone statue in her office of a weeping angel with a broken wing. She said it had came from the office of one of the priests. She had worked at the hospital where the boy was taken while possessed. She said the elevator would not go to the floor the boy had stayed on no matter how many times they tried to have it fixed. They couldn't find anything mechanically wrong with the elevator. She had a lot of creepy stories about what went on.
@@Karen-yr3fb I will not believe in mambo jumbo things that i have not seen with my own eyes. What i believe is a mental psychological disease known as syhizophrenia, which is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It is a disease of hallucinations, delusions and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling.
I absolutely believe in this stuff. I mean I wouldn't be taking any chances to mess around with an ouija board no matter how much you pay me. Great video as always 👍
@@lilsheba1 Not true. When we were teenagers my sister and I messed with our mum’s ouija board. Admittedly we didn’t close down properly but we were contacted by an entity. After that we had years of experiences in our house which were terrifying. I now look back on it as fascinating knowing what is out there. I still get experiences but mostly more pleasant than then.
@@Szopjale1 I can say for certain that ghosts or demons actually exist. And Ouija boards are not toys. You can get some very serious negative attachments from them. I didn't believe any of it until I witnessed it myself. Drawers opening by themselves. Taping on the wall and asking for a response and actually getting one. The tap turning in right in front of me. And no I don't take drugs and I wasn't the only one who witnessed these occurrences. It was a life altering experience. My first 51 years I would have laughed at you if you told me this stuff, not now.
@@Metoo3232-pu2wc Someone got a good trick on you, there are many professional con artists who know how to do it. There are no ghosts and Ouija boards are toys.
