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Exorcist

cinematic roots of: ‘The Last Exorcism’

Sun, Aug 29, 2010
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In the mock-documentary *The Last Exorcism,* a charismatic Baton Rouge preacher who gets more than he bargained for when he embarks on what he plans will be his final ceremony to drive out evil spirits. This flick sprang from (among other films)…

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The Last Exorcism movie review: the devil inside

Fri, Aug 27, 2010
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It’s absolutely worth seeing… if only for the intriguing debate to be had afterward, if it wouldn’t be an even stronger film were the last five minutes or so to be chopped off.

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Paranormal Activity (review)

Wed, Oct 21, 2009
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So I finally saw this Paranormal Activity flick that all the kids are into today, and all I could conclude was, Really? They think this is pants-wetting scary?

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September 18: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings

Sat, Sep 19, 2009
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We know how it is: You’d like to go to the movies this weekend, but it’s raining spaghetti and meatballs out there. But you can have a multiplex-like experience at home with a collection of the right DVDs. And when someone asks you on Monday, “Hey, did you check out that new 3D animated movie … more…

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (review)

Fri, Sep 09, 2005
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It’s Law and Order meets The Exorcist, a sorta rational, down-to-earth jest-the-facts-ma’am attitude mixed with screaming howling insect-eating demonic possession kinda thing.

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The Exorcist, Lost Souls, and Possessed movies review: sympathy for the devil

Mon, Oct 16, 2000
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Do screenwriters bother with characterization or motive for Old Scratch? Rarely — the Prince of Darkness is supposed to just coast on his rep as the Ultimate Bad Dude, and yet those selfsame screenwriters must, by storytelling necessity, declaw him, prevent him from taking full advantage of the hellish forces at his command.

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