This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Philip Tallon about his online article, “The Power of the Devil Compels Us: Possession and Exorcism Movies in a Modern Age.” https://www.equip.org/articles/the-power-of-the-devil-compels-us-possession-and-exorcism-movies-in-a-modern-age/ **Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for The Pope’s Exorcist (2023), Nefarious (2023), The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), and The Exorcist (1973).** When you support the Journal, you join the team of to help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here
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