![]() ![]() As a result, the novel takes place in Washington, D.C., near the campus of Georgetown University. The novel was inspired by a 1949 case of demonic possession and exorcism that Blatty heard about while he was a student in the class of 1950 at Georgetown University. Published by Harper & Row, the novel was the basis of a highly successful film adaptation released two years later, whose screenplay was also written and produced by Blatty, and part of The Exorcist franchise. The book details the demonic possession of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. The Exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by American writer William Peter Blatty. ![]() This event is hosted in-person and online for free and open to the public. ![]() ![]() Join our panel as they explore the true story that inspired it, discuss the legacy of the novel and film, and provide a unique glimpse into the world of angels and demons. The novel and subsequent movie sparked a cultural sensation that is still relevant five decades later. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the New York Times best-selling novel The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. ![]()
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