In this episode of Gonna See My Friends, Stephen and Toby are joined by writer and author David Biscevic to dive headfirst into one of the most shocking films in cinema history — The Exorcist (1973).

We break down the movie’s terrifying production, religious symbolism, and the visceral audience reactions that made headlines when it first hit theaters. From William Friedkin’s unhinged directing methods to Linda Blair’s haunting performance, this conversation explores why The Exorcist still feels dangerously real 50 years later.

💀 Topics Include:

• The 1970s horror revolution and The Exorcist’s legacy
• Friedkin’s obsessive realism and cursed production stories
• Faith vs. doubt — Father Karras’s journey ...