This week on the Horror Hangover Show, Cass and Ryan break down the history of magic priests in possession-led horror films! We discuss the early origins of this trope, why it endures, & what else we hope to see from the haunting subgenre of demonic possession in the future. We cover what worked (priest-wise) in THE EXORCIST & give TWO indie darlings this week that brings the trope to a new level -- THE DIVINE FURY, & THE OLD WAYS.
CLICK IF YOU DARE:
- Italian Streghe & its belief in the evil eye & more!
- Sidney Olcott's From the Manger to the Cross
- Cecil B. Demille's The King of Kings
- Christian interpretation of exorcism films from Decent Films -- which we don't endorse but inspired some curiosity for us as raised/now-decidedly not Catholics
- Ry goes IN on Blatty vs. Levin in this horror essay!
- Cass' review of The Old Ways!
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- FeliceY for our logo design
- Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix
- Father Dyer & Kinderman's undying love for each other that DGG shall not disturb nor alter in any way/shape/form
- Yong-hu's (Park Seo-joon) magical jab-cross combo
- Cousin Miranda (Andrea Cortés), who not only saves the day but inspires a new generation of Bruja culture to live on & kick demon butt!