By now most folks are familiar with the story behind this sensation from the 70s: a family going through some economic hard times decides to write a book about how their house was possessed by the nondescript forces of darkness. It was a big scandal when the truth came out about this supposed work of nonfiction and the movie based thereupon. But in retrospect, it makes the film all the more intriguing. The careful viewer can strive to sort the elements that accurately depict a small businessman turning to alcohol as his business goes down the tubes from the parts that are shamelessly stolen from The Exorcist. Happy hunting! Mildly amusing
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