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In response to "I agree. But the "inspired by" tag enables suspension of disbelief." by TWuG

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

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Jan 2 '11, 15:33

or wolfman or slasher film stories, for instance. The story of Ed Gein bears only the most passing resemblance to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, yet it still has the inspired by real events tag.

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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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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

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