A boy’s strange behaviour, a frightened family and a series of Catholic rites become the chilling foundation for one of the most famous horror films ever made. The Exorcism of Roland Doe explores the alleged real-life exorcism story behind The Exorcist and the mystery of the child also known as Ronald Hunkeler.
The Exorcism of Roland Doe follows the reported Ouija board activity, the claims of demonic possession, Father William Bowdern’s exorcism attempts, Father Raymond Bishop’s diary, and the Catholic Church rituals that later inspired William Peter Blatty. We examine the tension between supernatural belief and psychological explanation, and why this case has remained so powerful in horror history.
This documentary podcast episode uses true story behind movies, paranormal podcast angles, unexplained mysteries, real life mysteries, strange true stories and what really happened to explore a case where faith, fear and folklore collide. The Exorcism of Roland Doe is terrifying not because every detail can be proven, but because the uncertainty is exactly what keeps it alive.
Resources and Further Reading
- Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism by Thomas Allen
- Exorcism of Roland Doe - Wikipedia
- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
- The Roman Ritual - Wikipedia
- The Exorcism of Roland Doe - Paranormal documentary, available on YouTube
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland
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