6/26/2023 0 Comments The exorcist novelThe devil, demons, demonic possession and other manifestations of evil have seeped into popular culture and made us afraid of what’s waiting in the dark. The horror genre has always loved religion, maybe because there are few things scarier than the supernatural forces that have always been part of Christian tradition. The source material itself doesn’t deride Catholicism but serves rather as a meditation on religious themes like miraculous healing, demonic possession and the way religious ecstasy spreads through a crowd. The movie is based on the novel “Shrine” by author James Herbert, who is often considered the Stephen King of Britain. Meanwhile, a journalist who shares her story sparks a worldwide movement of religious fervor: People begin traveling from all over to be healed, and her church becomes a pilgrimage site. This horror movie about a hearing-impaired woman who’s healed and receives healing powers after a supposed visit from the Virgin Mary turns dark when townspeople question whether she’s being influenced by something more evil. (REVIEW) “The Unholy” made its theatrical debut on Good Friday - and it isn’t shy about contradicting the Easter season.
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