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In response to "depends on the writer. -- nm" by Reagen

I agree. But the "inspired by" tag enables suspension of disbelief.

Posted by TWuG Jan 2 '11, 15:31

It's not that you can't immerse yourself in a completely fictional exorcism story, just that one "based on true events" has slightly more verisimilitude.

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Of course, I believe none of them are true in any sense and still think The Exorcist is a fantastic film. We don't demand this of our vampire stories - Reagen Jan 2, 15:33 5
- When I hear "inspired by" I think "not even close to what really happened" - TWuG Jan 2, 15:37
- Twilight is based on mandy's life. -- nm - Dano Jan 2, 15:35
- well, there really was an exorcism at Georgetown that inspired that film (whether or not you believe in demon possession) -- nm - new year's resoloosi Jan 2, 15:35 2
  - Yes, I know there are people who attempt exorcisms. - Reagen Jan 2, 15:37 1
    - Like Max van Sydow! -- nm - David Jan 2, 15:40

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I agree. But the "inspired by" tag enables suspension of disbelief.

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