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The Haunted Boy: The Secret Diary of the Exorcist (2010)
Grab Your Crucifix Before Watching!
This is a documentary that dives right into the most infamous demonic case of our generation .... the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism which was partially the basis (along with the 1928 Iowa Exorcism) for the movie "The Exorcist".
However, in this movie you learn more about the "truths" of the 1949 St. Louis case and of the real hero Father Bowdern (the assigned exorcist) in the epic battle of good vs. evil. This was a real case documented by the Catholic Church itself.
This documentary brilliantly and artistically brings many hidden truths concerning this case to life and it is done superbly in a way that the new generation can understand and relate to.
In this documentary you get to learn about the real character of the assigned exorcist, Father William Bowdern, from his niece. You also learn of never before locations involved in this infamous case and get to witness firsthand the paranormal exploration of such. You actually get to go inside the bedroom of the actual house where it all started and where the Devil slept in 1949. You even get to hear accounts from actual close family and friends of the boy who was possessed in 1949 and even get facts about the furniture from the hospital room where the demons were cast out, why is it still in cold storage today? This is a must see film for any fan of The Exorcist, paranormal enthusiast, horror buff, those local to the St. Louis area and everyone who wishes the historical aspects of not just this specific case, but possessions and exorcisms in general. The demonologist interviewed in this movie was Dr. William Bradshaw one of the last true degreed demonologist left in the world who received his Masters from Yale and Doctorate from St. Andrews University in Scotland. When you are done watching this movie you feel like you have gained a wealth of knowledge within several areas. It will leave you wanting to watch it again!
Spooked: The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanatorium (2006)
Horror Documentary at its Best!
This is one of the best horror documentaries I have come across that deals with the "gold mine" of haunted places in the world. The interjection of holocaust and other generalized historical clips add to the true horrific mindset and reality of this place and embeds that into the viewers mind. A true master piece for those with an intellectual mind! Put together by two true geniuses of film mastery! The final editing of this documentary with the interwoven historical clips creates a true masterpiece and concept of combining horror with a paranormal documentary. Even if you have seen the original version, you will want to seek out and get the newly released "Declassified" version and the extras found within it will make it a well welcomed addition to your horror, paranormal or documentary collection.
I can not wait to see their newest such type of documentary being released later this year and titled "Children of the Grave". Phillip and Christopher Keep up the GREAT work!!
Death Tunnel (2005)
Back to the good ol' Drive In Days!!
This is one of those retro horror masterpieces that takes you back to the days of the good 'ol drive in movie with half naked girls, a slasher and the eagerness to put your puberty driven desires into action with your date! Though this may not be the "best" horror movie, it is a masterpiece never the less and one that should be added to your collection of such!
The non-complex plot allows you to truly sit back and enjoy this movie as you would have at the drive in two or more decades ago while watching such classics as "Don't Look in the Basement" or "Last House on the Left". This too will be one of those classics that needs to be added to a library of such.
This was also filmed on location of the World's most haunted place, Waverly Hills Sanitorium. You may want to check out "Spooked" by these same film makers to see one of the best horror documentaries and lean more about this location and make it a "Double Header" night with the one you are hoping to get luck with!