The Lawsuit That Tried to Exorcise a Knockoff: Beyond the Door vs. The Exorcist

When The Exorcist hit theaters in 1973, it was more than a horror film—it was a cultural event. People fainted. They vomited. Some ran straight to their churches. The fear was that real. Even today, many people refuse to watch it. And if you’re reading this, odds are you know someone who still won’t. So …