Possessed by exorcisms Hollywood got people talking about the devil again, but real-life exorcists say business was booming before the hype began.(Suburban Living)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: October 12, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Call it a possession obsession.

A demonic deluge.

An exorcism explosion.

Whatever you label it, the burgeoning interest in casting out the devil is a bizarre pop culture phenomenon.

Somewhere between the 1973 release of "The Exorcist" and last month's re-release of the film, the ancient rite of exorcism built up a healthy following among the masses.

While doing battle with the devil might not exactly rank up there with Eminem or Harry Potter when it comes to popularity, a look around suggests that exorcisms have become downright trendy.

"The Exorcist" ...

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