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  1. Oct 2, 2023 · The Horror Movie’s Inspiration Explained. "The Rite" takes a more authentic approach to exorcism, focusing on the mechanics and practical application within the Catholic Church. The film is based on a book by Matt Baglio that documents Father Gary Thomas' training and experiences as an exorcist-in-training. After completing his training ...

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  2. Yes, but the true story behind The Rite reveals that it was not witnessed by Father Gary Thomas himself. According to the book, The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist by Matt Baglio, the incident was told to Father Thomas by a Franciscan priest who was present when a woman vomited seven black nails, one of which he kept after the rest ...

  3. Dec 2, 2014 · Thomas was taken under the wing of Father Camine De Fliippis, one of the nine exorcists operating in Rome. There is a high demand for exorcism within the U.S. and Thomas states he receives a new case every couple of days. He recalls one case that involved a married woman called “Lisa” who was in her 20s. The woman was brought to Thomas ...

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  5. The Rite: A Journey Beyond Hollywood Exorcism to Real-Life Faith Struggles “The Rite,” a film that delves into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of exorcism, claims to be based on true events, leaving audiences to ponder the line between reality and Hollywood dramatization.

  6. Jan 31, 2011 · Five true things—five untrue things—about The Rite, last weekend's No. 1 movie. Seth Colter Walls Updated Jul. 13, 2017 12:36PM EDT / Published Jan. 31, 2011 5:36PM EST

  7. Sep 23, 2021 · The true story behind The Rite is based on the career of Father Gary Thomas, a priest who's been an exorcist for decades. Like The Exorcist , The Rite was based on a true story. The film drew much of its narrative from the book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist by Matt Baglio, which outlines the true story of Father Gary Thomas and ...

  8. Sep 29, 2023 · The Rite chronicles Father Michael Kovak's journey to finding faith, a feat he accomplishes by the film's ending. The 2011 horror movie is based on Matt Baglio's book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist, and Michael's character was inspired by real-life exorcist Father Gary Thomas. Throughout the film, Michael struggles with his faith and ...

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