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- The real-life case of Ronald Hunkeler, a Maryland boy who underwent a harrowing exorcism in 1949, served as the inspiration for Willam Peter Blatty’s bestselling novel The Exorcist and the iconic William Friedkin 1973 film of the same name.
www.dreadcentral.com/news/464510/the-real-life-case-that-inspired-the-exorcist-is-even-more-remarkable-than-fiction/'The Exorcist' Was Inspired By This Terrifying Real-Life Case
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Aug 20, 2023 · Episode 95: Roland Doe, The Boy Who Inspired ‘The Exorcist’. For several months in 1949, the family of 14-year-old Ronald Hunkeler, a.k.a. Roland Doe, were stricken with terror as he exhibited disturbing symptoms that prompted them to put him through a series of grueling exorcisms.
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Oct 13, 2024 · Here are the true stories that inspired — and were inspired by — 1973's 'The Exorcist', including the case of Roland Doe, the rise of exorcisms, and the deaths surrounding the 'cursed film'.
Jun 27, 2023 · There has been much mystery surrounding Roland Doe, despite the fact that The Exorcist is based on a true story. Over 75 years later, experts believe that the real Exorcist victim is Ronald Hunkeler, a former NASA engineer who helped with the 1969 moon landing.
This exorcism case inspired the 1971 novel The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, which in turn was adapted into the 1973 horror film of the same title. [12] The case also inspired the 2000 movie Possessed, which is said to be closer to the story in Allen's book. [12] A documentary was made of the case, titled In the Grip of Evil. [13]
Sep 28, 2023 · What True Story Inspired the Exorcist? The Exorcist has roots in Maryland in 1949, where newspaper reports shed insight on a "Robbie" or "Roland Doe" who had to endure multiple exorcisms at home, church and various hospitals.
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Jul 25, 2023 · Most people don’t know The Exorcist was based on a true story, kind of. The original supposed possessee was a boy in Cottage City, Maryland.
Aug 17, 2024 · The groundbreaking 1973 horror movie ‘The Exorcist’ was based on the real-life exorcism of Roland Doe. Here’s everything to know about the real events that inspired ‘The Exorcist.'
