The Exorcist (1973) 50th Anniversary Filming Locations - Horror's Hallowed Grounds - Then and Now

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  • In this episode we take a look at locations from The Exorcist 50 years later. And for the record the film was released on December 26, 1973 which means the 50th anniversary would be until December 26, 2024. So everyone calm down with it's not the 50th crap. I cover all of the filming locations in Maryland, New York and New Jersey. Sit back and enjoy!
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  • @bradunderwood5684
    @bradunderwood5684 2 місяці тому +30

    1995. Went to D.C. for the weekend. Took the trolley to Georgetown. I'll NEVER forget the trolley stopping...and the Driver asking if anybody knew why this House was famous. I knew IMMEDIATELY what it was. I'm getting goosebumps right now. Thanks for posting this Sean.

    • @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg 2 місяці тому +4

      What was the outcome of that when he asked that question just curious I would love to take a trip out there just to see that house

    • @bradunderwood5684
      @bradunderwood5684 2 місяці тому +3

      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg lol. I yelled out..."it's the Exorcist house"!! Lol. People were looking at me like I was crazy. NOBODY Else on the trolley knew except for me and my Girlfriend. Driver let me quickly get out and take some pics. I lost those pictures over the years. Wish I still had them.

  • @loganswiss6903
    @loganswiss6903 2 місяці тому +14

    In the name of all Sean's fans/peeps: thank you for always going the (literally) extra mile! Horror's Hallowed Grounds!!! You rule, Sean!!!

    • @KiryuGal
      @KiryuGal 2 місяці тому +2

      I couldn't have said it better myself 😊

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  7 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much.

    • @loganswiss6903
      @loganswiss6903 6 днів тому +1

      @@malfuncsean Thank YOU Sean for being in a class of your own! Nobody comes close! I wish my mom was still around, she loved you too and your comment would've made her day!

    • @Jayskiallthewayski
      @Jayskiallthewayski 6 днів тому +1

      For sure 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @LoganWood121
    @LoganWood121 2 місяці тому +8

    "Why you film me Dammie..?"
    Fk, I wasn't prepared for that. 😂
    Almost had to hit my asthma puffer. 😂

  • @jerryl2627
    @jerryl2627 2 місяці тому +6

    I'm from D.C., and was born a few blocks from the university. Although Georgetown was originally part of Maryland, it's actually in D.C.

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  2 місяці тому

      I'm keeping it old school.

  • @Youmademedothat1980
    @Youmademedothat1980 2 місяці тому +31

    Greatest film ever!
    RIP William Friedkin
    RIP William Peter Blatty

  • @alexandermatthews145
    @alexandermatthews145 2 місяці тому +6

    That's dedication waiting one year to go back to New York for just one location great job 👍

  • @greenlanternseven
    @greenlanternseven 2 місяці тому +13

    The Exorcist in my opinion is the greatest horror movie ever made , 5 time academy award winner

    • @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg 2 місяці тому

      I would consider it to be more of a psychological thriller than a horror movie but you're right this is one of the most excellent movies ever made even to this very day even though I was 4 years old when this came out lol

    • @greenlanternseven
      @greenlanternseven 2 місяці тому +2

      Ronald Williams :Psychological thriller?
      Try a full blown Demon infestation of Pazuzu and ancient evil possession of a child absolute top shelf full blown HORROR MOVIE that made people run out of the theatres, Lucifer the fallen angel as in Legion. ..Remember what father Maron said " There is only one Damien " as in only one Demon ...All horror movies are measured and evaluated compared to THE EXORCIST. .. that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it lol peace

  • @Antman-cy8ch
    @Antman-cy8ch 2 місяці тому +5

    Filmed in 72. Released in 73. Thanks great job.

    • @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg 2 місяці тому

      What was the date they started filming in 72 I forgot was it before July I believe it was I'm not sure I forgot but I know it was in 72

  • @user-vr6sd3cr9p
    @user-vr6sd3cr9p 2 місяці тому +1

    The exorcist. The scariest movie up to date. For me. No one can beat it. Georgetown will always be known for this movie. You have done a good job Sean. Enjoying your video.

  • @live_free_or_die7260
    @live_free_or_die7260 2 місяці тому +9

    I was stationed in DC at resided at Fort Myer. I remember my friends and I would go out drinking in Georgetown and visit the steps late at night when no one was around. It gave us the creeps every time.
    Great video.

    • @GiveMeYourNachosButthead
      @GiveMeYourNachosButthead 2 місяці тому +1

      Those steps are for sure creepy and just how they’re designed.. Man I felt like I was gonna roll down them lol.

    • @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg 2 місяці тому +2

      Wow I can just imagine the feeling you guys had is standing looking at those steps

  • @cressi777
    @cressi777 2 місяці тому +4

    50 years amazing time marches on. Sean a lot of fans are waiting for Vamp 1986 filming locations so easy with Robert Russler around and in your backyard.

  • @bubba4072
    @bubba4072 2 місяці тому +9

    Awesome movie! Thanks, Sean. The Exorcist was terrifying to me when I was a kid. It stayed with me for years.

    • @gizzykatkat9687
      @gizzykatkat9687 2 місяці тому +4

      I'm 50 and it's still with me!

    • @theculturedthug6609
      @theculturedthug6609 2 місяці тому

      Stays with anyone who watched it.

    • @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
      @RonaldWilliams-lp3bg 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here I remember when it first came out I was 4 years old even though I didn't see it at 4 years old but I remember the TV ad and that scared the hell out of me at 4

  • @ebengreene6740
    @ebengreene6740 2 місяці тому +1

    You are The Man!!! Thanks for all you do! The Exorcist is the greatest horror movie ever made. Has never been beaten or duplicated.

  • @Myrdoc
    @Myrdoc Місяць тому

    Finally, an Exorcist locale video that goes to NYC, everyone only goes to Georgetown. A lot of this movie was shot in NYC, most of the interior shots were shot in a studio in NYC.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 місяці тому +1

    Incredible how so many locations are frozen in time. This was a featured video on my homepage so it looks like the 'system' likes this video. Tricky to pull off these days.

  • @33NightFighter
    @33NightFighter 2 місяці тому +4

    GREAT JOB! As a fan obsessed with the film, I've always wondered where the Baringer Clinic was. And yes, without question one of the best films ever made. Absolute masterpiece in every conceivable way. RIP to William Friedkin and William P. Blatty.

  • @SloppyHorrorPodcast
    @SloppyHorrorPodcast 2 місяці тому +5

    I love how much the church hasn't changed!!! Great Video as always 🖤🖤🖤

  • @jasonhudson8336
    @jasonhudson8336 2 місяці тому +2

    I was just there in January and it was snowing. There was nobody around and it was so quiet at night.Walking down and up those stairs was calming I thought it was gonna way creepier than it was

  • @JUTTBADSHAH22
    @JUTTBADSHAH22 2 місяці тому +3

    What a movie that was ❤❤ excellent SEAN CLARK ✌️❤️

  • @stephenbastasch7893
    @stephenbastasch7893 2 місяці тому +2

    Well done! Thanks for this detailed, rich, nostalgic trip to Georgetown, NYC etc.!

  • @jimmyneck2854
    @jimmyneck2854 2 місяці тому +2

    I walked down those stairs in 1977 not too long after the movie was still creepy great job Sean thanks

  • @Zoe-dr5ps
    @Zoe-dr5ps 2 місяці тому +1

    America is really beautiful. So well built.

  • @smb879
    @smb879 2 місяці тому +2

    I found the Exorcist house by accident looking for a Baltimore urban legend called Black Aggie, a memorial that was moved from Baltimore to DC years ago. Now residing in the courtyard of the federal courts building. On my way home of course I got lost. I pulled up to Prospect Street, and recognized the name. I looked up, and was right at the house. Of course I got out, and took a photo. I didn't climb the stairs because it was in the middle of July, and during heatwave. I've been back a couple of times recently, and thankfully it wasn't too gross out to climb up. My husband who works as a construction electrician in DC worked all around the area, but never really paid attention to the house until we went to visit Georgetown on our anniversary. Being the nerd I am I requested that we visit the house before leaving. I marveled at the joggers taking on those steps for exercise, and just imagine myself falling down like Father Kharis. I keep forgetting to take a photo of the bridge, and the gas station is totally gone now. They have a historical plaque up for the film at the base of the steps, and at the top (if I remember correctly).

  • @nightmaresanyone
    @nightmaresanyone 2 місяці тому +1

    Okay Sean.....@18:56 I almost SHIT my dress!!! LOL. I will be there on Wednesday for 9 days.....I CANNOT wait! Thanks for all you do man.
    Richard

  • @BoogeyManBen
    @BoogeyManBen 2 місяці тому +2

    Mind blowing Sean. Seriously, thank you. You will always reign supreme for location videos. No one else can compare. Best to you always and thank you for all the hard work. Means a lot to fans like me. You are an inspiration

  • @shannon3n8
    @shannon3n8 Місяць тому

    You are JUST what I needed to get through th s shit sandwich of a week.
    I have laughed so hard at your 'Why you film me, Damie.' That came out of left field, but it was perfection! I honest to God did a repeat of The infamous August 1978 double spit-take slash projectile out-of-the-mouth-and-nose-at-the-same-time Dr. Pepper spray and regurgitation at my 12th birthday party, at the swanky Pizza Hut. It was a party trick I've never been able to duplicate (thank God) until now. Beer burns just as much as DP did back in the day. Too bad I don't have any of those cheapie frosted red plastic tumblers from the Hut...
    You rock. Simply put. ❤✌🌮

  • @donaldallen9804
    @donaldallen9804 2 місяці тому

    Is some of the most famous steps in the world, I'm glad some of that location still exists

  • @martinedwards4522
    @martinedwards4522 2 місяці тому +2

    its amazing how much looks the same after 50 years!😱.... i was a little kid saw this at a drive-in theater ( pickwick) in burbank Ca ... scared the crap outta me for weeks after

  • @Carusone_Daniel
    @Carusone_Daniel 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this awesome video, I really appreciate you showing the locations of one of the scariest movies to this day. The last shots of the fateful stairs that Father Karras plunged down really show just how steep and high they are! 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻

  • @frankenmoose
    @frankenmoose 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s great they used so many real locations and old buildings, so we can visit them and enjoy for decades. Another great in-depth videos as always. I’ve always wanted to go to the steps. They must be the most famous steps in the world.

  • @john_from_eastcoast.
    @john_from_eastcoast. 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for showing the NYC spots!!
    Yes, you're right everyone always goes to Georgetown. 😂😂
    Awesome video!!

  • @annemiekekuik9597
    @annemiekekuik9597 2 місяці тому

    Very nice locations. We have visited the famous stairs in Georgetown. Cool to see some locations of the movie in New York as well!

  • @GAZWALMSLEY
    @GAZWALMSLEY Місяць тому +1

    "First of all I will not be going to Iraq, not a chance in hell" made me snot out my nose with laughter

  • @paulhasenauer4166
    @paulhasenauer4166 2 місяці тому +1

    Another amazing video Sean!!!! Those stairs still creep me out!!!!😱👍🎃😈

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for lining up these shots all these years later for the classic Exorcist film. Great job, thanks Sean!

  • @base1b2626
    @base1b2626 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video man. Loved seeing all the locations and hearing the stories. You put a great deal of work in your filming location videos and they are awesome. Thanks for all that you do. Cant wait to see the next one.

  • @writer422
    @writer422 2 місяці тому

    I love this. Thank you so much for this.

  • @thesolidsnakealpha
    @thesolidsnakealpha 2 місяці тому +1

    No 'St Elmo's Fire' comment at The Tombs?
    You disappoint me Sean!
    Just kidding! Amazing video.
    The Exorcist' atmosphere is unique and has yet to be matched, IMO
    God Bless and
    MAY THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPEL YOU

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  2 місяці тому +1

      I think I mentioned that in my Exorcist III video that is coming very soon. I shot them at the same time.

  • @dazdaz105
    @dazdaz105 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video. The hard work you put in is appreciated back here in the UK 👌

  • @sinistervids71
    @sinistervids71 2 місяці тому +7

    Great vid as usual but Georgetown U is in DC not Maryland bro…

    • @crosswalklarry
      @crosswalklarry 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@Retro-2-nowLOL. No its not.

    • @sinistervids71
      @sinistervids71 2 місяці тому

      @@Retro-2-now lol wtf?

    • @crosswalklarry
      @crosswalklarry 2 місяці тому

      ​​@@sinistervids71Typical Troll. * He Deleted saying location was in Maryland.

    • @crosswalklarry
      @crosswalklarry 2 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@sinistervids71Funny how Retro deleted comment about being in Maryland.

  • @bobcalderon2534
    @bobcalderon2534 2 місяці тому

    Another great video you showed .l really enjoy them thanks😊

  • @ReelDead5156
    @ReelDead5156 2 місяці тому

    Really well done Sean! These just get better and better! One of your best! -Josh

  • @TommyG76
    @TommyG76 2 місяці тому

    Another Great video and much appreciated you showing NYC some love. I can’t wait to see what next adventure you are going to take us on. Like a few other people said Horror Hallowed Grounds is the template for these filming locations video and I appreciate the hard work you put into making them.

  • @stujoker
    @stujoker Місяць тому

    Great stuff Sean! I'm going NYC later this year so hope to check locations out

  • @cadeearnhart5168
    @cadeearnhart5168 Місяць тому

    All your content is awesome Sean! You also add humor and I enjoy every bit of it! Thanks for always uploading kick ass videos!!

  • @briandclawson
    @briandclawson 2 місяці тому

    As usual amazing video!

  • @AMERASIAN12
    @AMERASIAN12 9 днів тому

    Thank you Sean.

  • @christopherbrown5338
    @christopherbrown5338 2 місяці тому

    Very cool! Thank you for taking the time & effort to put this together. I saw that movie when I was 10. One of the very few movies that still creeps me out a bit.

  • @stacymitchell518
    @stacymitchell518 2 місяці тому

    Such and excellent video, thank you Sean!!

  • @demirdemirbag3194
    @demirdemirbag3194 2 місяці тому

    I have huge respect for you man. Climbed the Exorcist stairs for 4 years back in '90s, being a Hoya. Love watching your stuff. Brings back a ton of memories. You put in an incredible amount of effort into your videos. God bless you.

  • @jimmyneck2854
    @jimmyneck2854 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for all your leg work Sean by far the best Exorcist location video ever

  • @KGore-il5ww
    @KGore-il5ww 2 місяці тому +1

    I can't believe you found Damien's mother! 😂 Awesome video, as always, Sean! All the best to you from Killian Gore 😎

  • @davidprice6994
    @davidprice6994 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant job matey as always.10/10

  • @iconofsin4578
    @iconofsin4578 2 місяці тому

    Hey man! i love your shooting location videos. You line up the angles well thank you! 🙏

  • @davefilms345
    @davefilms345 2 місяці тому

    Wow, amazing Sean, I've been to most of the locations also. It's amazing to see, and Georgetown is beautiful

  • @kaffeice7
    @kaffeice7 2 місяці тому

    awesome stuff as always

  • @Pazuzu82
    @Pazuzu82 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you my friend

  • @massimilianodecesare3533
    @massimilianodecesare3533 21 день тому

    Great job!!! Thanks a lot ❤

  • @planetwisconsin9901
    @planetwisconsin9901 2 місяці тому

    Awesome job! You, Curt, Adam, that guy from Canada who cracks me up, with the hair, just an amazing job lining up all the shots. I have learned so much thank you!

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  2 місяці тому +1

      Scott on Tape is his name.

  • @BryBry2ply
    @BryBry2ply 2 місяці тому

    Thxs Sean, great stuff!!

  • @stephenjordan6809
    @stephenjordan6809 2 місяці тому +1

    Great episode. They just don’t make em like they use to. Keep up the great content. Love the channel. ❤

  • @nbeck8865
    @nbeck8865 2 місяці тому

    Very cool, Thanks for the video

  • @ryannolechow9933
    @ryannolechow9933 2 місяці тому

    Love this Sean! ❤️🤘

  • @balloonknot3028
    @balloonknot3028 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video great content 👍

  • @carolelanteigne9764
    @carolelanteigne9764 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Sean for another amazing video

  • @Caffeine_Club
    @Caffeine_Club 2 місяці тому +1

    Another solid locations vid. 👍 You are the template for how these should be done.

  • @The_Tome_of_Reckoning
    @The_Tome_of_Reckoning 2 місяці тому

    Seriously the best at this, Sean!

  • @danriley5848
    @danriley5848 2 місяці тому

    Another excellent episode Sean! ✌🏻

  • @GAZWALMSLEY
    @GAZWALMSLEY Місяць тому

    this is an exceptional video Sean

  • @sidneyfox4625
    @sidneyfox4625 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job❤❤❤

  • @ianplunkett8013
    @ianplunkett8013 Місяць тому

    Brilliant video!

  • @GaryDeathTrap
    @GaryDeathTrap 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @ChristopherCovington-op3si
    @ChristopherCovington-op3si 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent job Sean!

  • @MattyB574
    @MattyB574 2 місяці тому

    Sean gotta give this one to you, Awsome work

  • @Emulous79
    @Emulous79 2 місяці тому

    Definitive! Nice work, Sean.

  • @TheFanOrTheMask
    @TheFanOrTheMask 2 місяці тому

    love your vids, you are the best dude

  • @ahusex2
    @ahusex2 2 місяці тому

    Great video!! I live near there. Been climbing those steps my whole life. When I was in high school back in the 90s it was a tradition to go there in the middle of the night and smoke a joint lol. There's actually more tourists there now than ever before. Pretty crazy

  • @gizzykatkat9687
    @gizzykatkat9687 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm a hardcore fan and this was awesome!

  • @sparkonthehorizon
    @sparkonthehorizon 2 місяці тому

    This is some cool sh*t! Bravo! Super interesting stuff sir!

  • @Wamphryi
    @Wamphryi 2 місяці тому

    Been to the stairs but thank you for visiting the other locations!!!

  • @olabergs
    @olabergs 2 місяці тому

    Very cool video! Great movie and beautiful locations. Enjoyed the one you did on Clockwork orange as well. Thanks. Btw the intro song, did you record it by your self? Nice little punk rock song. 👍💪

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  2 місяці тому

      It's one of my old bands called The Heathens. The song is called Not My Problem.

  • @paulstevens2839
    @paulstevens2839 28 днів тому

    Sean I ben watching your youtube videos for over 10 years now. Your better now than you were 10 years ago.

  • @CCSEIKO
    @CCSEIKO 2 місяці тому

    Awesome as always! We know your busy but give us more!!! And a quick question, When's the next Two Heads? Been a hot minute. Much Love Sean!! Your the best at what you do! Chris and Erika, Spokane WA., Oh yeah, and this filming location for the the Exorsist was freaking awesome!!! Totally worth the wait.

    • @malfuncsean
      @malfuncsean  2 місяці тому

      As soon as we can get together to do one.

    • @CCSEIKO
      @CCSEIKO 2 місяці тому

      Makes sense to me. Thanks

  • @johnyzero2000
    @johnyzero2000 19 днів тому

    The desecrated statue was filmed at Ceco studios in Manhatten (now demolished) as they did not want to film anything that obscene in a church.

  • @71KISSFREAK
    @71KISSFREAK 2 місяці тому

    Awesome brother!!

  • @cliffcash1278
    @cliffcash1278 2 місяці тому

    Too cool,one of my favorite films.

  • @silversurfer1968
    @silversurfer1968 2 місяці тому

    Great editing. 👌

  • @amstel5468
    @amstel5468 2 місяці тому

    Thank the lord for Horrors Hallowed Grounds 😁

  • @nathanbent1926
    @nathanbent1926 2 місяці тому

    Good one

  • @doggerproductions
    @doggerproductions 2 місяці тому

    Top content with a dash of Sean's humour.... What's not to love 😄👍🇬🇧

  • @Cinterval
    @Cinterval 2 місяці тому

    Enjoy the pace👍

  • @theeverscathed
    @theeverscathed 2 місяці тому

    Another amazing, in-depth video. This is just further proof that Horrors Hallowed Ground is, and always will be the most superior locations show out there.

  • @davidstephenson1052
    @davidstephenson1052 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video, did you put Ramblin Man on the duke box when you were in the bar ?

  • @user-uy2oh5vv3w
    @user-uy2oh5vv3w 2 місяці тому

    Sean thank you I really love it when you make these videos....So many good memories for me....Thank you...!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TheParkLark
    @TheParkLark 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting filming locations vlog! I was about 18 yrs of age when I saw The Exorcist close to the premiere date. I was accompanied by my older brother who drove us to Manns National Theater in Westwood Village. The showing was a sellout and audience were shocked by the intensity of the possession scenes. Someone fainted and was taken to the lobby to recover. Good thing I was young stud but I can’t lie the film gave me new awareness about my Catholic faith.

  • @tomlichnofsky.7048
    @tomlichnofsky.7048 2 місяці тому

    The Awesomeness that Is Continues!! 👊😎✊🍁👌👍

  • @dunnydundutta
    @dunnydundutta 2 місяці тому

    Sick man🤘🔥

  • @minnesotajones261
    @minnesotajones261 2 місяці тому

    No photo op at the bottom of the stairs laying on the ground? Awesome video!

  • @crissrails7539
    @crissrails7539 2 місяці тому

    awesome

  • @Victor-gi3dy
    @Victor-gi3dy 2 місяці тому +1

    William Friedkin said the scene when Father Karras visits his mother & the kids are jumping on the Abandoned Car that was REALLY happening so he just filmed it 😮