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In the Grip of Evil

In the Grip of Evil

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TV MovieDocumentary

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

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

13 August 1997

Country

Cast

Dustin Lawyer

Dustin Lawyer

Robbie

Joe Kelly

Joe Kelly

Fr. Halloran

Debs Szymkowiak

Debs Szymkowiak

Mother

Tony Colavito

Tony Colavito

Father

Ellen Strauss

Ellen Strauss

Aunt

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