The Exorcist

What Makes ‘The Exorcist III’ Jump Scare So Effective

Sometimes the scariest thing in the world is stillness. And giant metal scissors. Read More

Beelzebub’s Blockbuster: Why ‘The Exorcist’ Terrified Audiences in 1973

'The Exorcist' was the Christmas hit that rocked Hollywood. Here's why audiences in 1973 found the film so scary. Read More

‘Maud’ and God: A Conversation with Rose Glass

The writer-director's debut feature, 'Saint Maud,' is finally coming to US screens. We got on the phone with her nearly… Read More

One Hell of a Performance: How Mercedes McCambridge Gave a Demon a Voice

What an excellent day for a celebration of Mercedes McCambridge. Read More

A Celebration of Great Movie Defenestrations

People being thrown out of windows is one of cinema's most entertaining tropes. Read More

Jason DeVan on Exploring the Reality of Evil in ‘Along Came The Devil’

We chat with the director about following in the footsteps of a cinematic masterpiece and riding the line between exploitation… Read More

45 Years after ‘The Exorcist’ William Friedkin Captures Real Evil On Screen

Friedkin's new documentary, The Devil and Father Amorth challenges our modern concepts of evil. Read More