Scarlett Johansson is set to star in a new ‘Exorcist’ film, described as a "radical new take" on the 1973 original, according to several media reports published on November 24.
The upcoming film will be directed by Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed creative force behind the shows ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ and ‘Midnight Mass.’ Shooting will take place in New York City.
‘The Exorcist’ is a horror classic that gained worldwide recognition, earning US$441 million at the box office and winning two Academy Awards. But what is it, exactly, that draws us to horror films?
Indeed, when you watch horror movies, you kind of know what to expect. From supernatural phenomena to murderers, these films are meant to spook us. But what makes them even more terrifying and appealing to horror fans is when they are based on true events. Films such as the aforementioned 'The Exorcist,' 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' (2005), and 'Annabelle' (2014) are actually inspired by real stories.
Are you curious about the true stories that inspired these films? Then click on and get creeped out!