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In the Grip of Evil

Dustin Lawyer , Joe Kelly , Charles Vanderpool    NR (Not Rated)   DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Is there any validity to the supernatural phenomenon of demonic possession? Or can such instances be explained through psychology and science? Charles Vanderpool's fascinating documentary-docudrama, In the Grip of Evil, successfully argues the definite possibility of demonic possession by recounting the alleged 1949 case of a 13-year-old boy that inspired William Peter Blatty's bestselling novel (and, later, blockbuster film adaptation) The Exorcist. Vanderpool aligns a range of interviews, from William Friedkin (director of The Exorcist) to supernatural "experts" to, most convincingly, one of the priests that actually took part in the exorcism. (Their views are countered only by one doubting psychologist, so the documentary is hardly objective.) Unfortunately, Vanderpool also felt the need to use cheesy re-creations of the events, thereby lessening the film's dramatic grip. Regardless of which side of the argument you eventually believe, In the Grip of Evil still leaves you feeling a bit creepy. The DVD is packed with supporting evidence of demonic possession, including the case-study diary of Father Halloran (one of the two priests who conducted the exorcism), newspaper accounts of the events, and interviews with the filmmakers. Those with a DVD-ROM drive can read all the newspaper articles and all the original letters, and print out several versions of the case study. --Dave McCoy

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not An Authoritative Documentary Nov 3 2002
Format:DVD
In The Grip Of Evil is an interesting little snippet of American occultism, but hardly an authoritative documentary on exorcism in the United States. However, the DVD may lead the viewer to take a more in depth look at occultism. If that's the case, I recommend Michael Cueno's book American Exorcism: Expelling Demons In The Land Of Plenty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It will make a Believer Out of You!!!!! Mar 10 2002
Format:VHS Tape
I have all the exorcist Movies and this really does a great job of explaining all the beginning to end details. If the Original movie of the 70's doesn't get you back to church, this documentary, sure will!!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars this DVD comes through on extras Jan 24 2001
Format:VHS Tape
It's not often you see a good documentary and then get access to the sources used to make it. I was quite impressed with this DVD and the story. It is much better done than your typical documentary fare.

To address the previous reviewer, I checked out the DVD of this documentary and I think they got it pretty much right. The DVD includes the diary of the exorcist priest and letters and newspaper clippings that corroborate all the locations mentioned in the film. If your basis for fact checking is the internet, I'm not at all surprised you think this film is wrong. Check the real sources.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Mindless Entertainment... Hardly Factual
THIS IS DEFINITIVELY NOT THE TRUE STORY OF THE POSESSION THAT "THE EXORCIST" IS BASED ON! It is horribly researched and drastically sensationalized to say the absolute... Read more
Published on Oct 28 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Follow-up
This Documentary/Drama tells the true story behind the movie. It has interviews with a priest, who was a seminarian at the time, who was an eye witness to the rites. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2000 by Jack
3.0 out of 5 stars an interesting, if hardly objective veiwing
i have long been awaiting the actual story to the original events of the 'pocession' which inspired blatty's classic film. Read more
Published on Oct 12 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars An informational thriller
Being a HUGE fan of the Exorcist I just had to buy this video. It gave me a lot of understanding on where Blatty got his ideas for the book. Read more
Published on Oct 7 1999
3.0 out of 5 stars worth watching
good documentary to watch for fans of the exorcist moive though this documentary differs from the moive. Read more
Published on Mar 5 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars A well made and narrated documentary, informative and eerie!
For years I've read that the "Exorcist" was based on a true story. I was happy to see a documentary of the actual events finally made. Read more
Published on Mar 4 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars "I was twiced as scared!"
This documentary is about the true story of the movie "The Exorcist." This kept me on the edge of my seat! The setting is 1947 with Robby and his family. Read more
Published on Aug 29 1998
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