The Exorcist

The Real Story: The Exorcist

Perhaps the scariest part of "The Exorcist" is that it's not a work of complete fiction. We recount the 1949 exorcism of a young boy through reenactments and witness accounts. We also show how exorcism continues to this day and how neuroscientists' recent discoveries dispute this controversial, centuries-old ritual.

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The Real Story: The Exorcist: Sneak Peek

Long before the film terrified a nation, real exorcists fought to save a child from a mysterious force.

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