The Exorcist Effect (2017) This BBC documentary investigates the cultural and psychological impact of William Peter Blatty’s novel and film The Exorcist on modern perceptions of demonic possession. It features interviews with psychiatrists theologians and individuals who believe they were possessed after watching the movie. The film examines cases where symptoms emerged post-exposure blurring lines between suggestion and mental illness. While not depicting actual exorcisms it analyzes how media shapes religious experiences. Researchers discuss mass psychogenic illness and the power of narrative. The documentary remains influential for its critical yet respectful approach to faith trauma and the enduring fear of evil in contemporary society.
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