In the Grip of Evil

In the Grip of Evil

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In the Grip of Evil

1997

0h 50m

7.5(2 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

Reconstitution of the alleged true story about demonic possession that was behind William Friedkin's The Exorcist.

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Dustin Lawyer

Robbie

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Joe Kelly

Fr. Halloran

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Debs Szymkowiak

Mother

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Tony Colavito

Father

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Ellen Strauss

Aunt

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