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Recent Examples of exorcism
In order to pull off the Jewish exorcism of the century, Matt and Christina enlist the help of Rabbi Louise (Connie Shi) and friends (played by Jonathan Fishman and Dalia Rooni).
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
These men act out their crimes in reenactments, leading to what’s almost an exorcism for both the killer and the survivors.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The film’s second half goes in for horror-movie shock effects when the ghost of a white nemesis haunts the Charles family — bringing back the terrors of slavery — and the talisman piano becomes an instrument of exorcism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
The exorcism of Latoya Ammons A bit of a surprise entry on the list is something that didn't actually happen this year, but interest around the supernatural story from 2014 exploded thanks to a new retelling.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
These men act out their crimes in reenactments, leading to what’s almost an exorcism for both the killer and the survivors.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The film’s second half goes in for horror-movie shock effects when the ghost of a white nemesis haunts the Charles family — bringing back the terrors of slavery — and the talisman piano becomes an instrument of exorcism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
The exorcism of Latoya Ammons A bit of a surprise entry on the list is something that didn't actually happen this year, but interest around the supernatural story from 2014 exploded thanks to a new retelling.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcism
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Continuing in the tradition of such Disney+ witchcraft staples as the Hocus Pocus movie franchise and Marvel’s Agatha All Along, Disney Branded Television has given a pilot order to Coven Academy (woking title), a single-camera supernatural dramedy for Disney Channel and Disney+.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wakanda Forever, the series brings Riri back home to Chicago, where the lines between science and sorcery start to blur.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here’s Page’s step-by-step guide on how to go about medieval necromancy in a productive, yet safe, manner.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Dec. 2024
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The end of an era Happily for sacrificial bats and young cousins all over Europe, necromancy was waning by the end of the 18th century.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Dec. 2024
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The team found evidence of four different plants that are associated with ancient Maya medicine and divination rituals.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Following her magnificent turn as a Sicilian divination witch in Agatha All Along, Patti LuPone is returning to the small screen for another flashy role.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Plus, Guardians’ wizardry deserves more attention Prospect Cam Smith makes Astros’ Opening Day roster after just 32 minor-league games NL West’s real race starts in Arizona.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Filming each episode required three weeks of intense rehearsal, technical wizardry, and intricate choreography that actors likened to a theatre production.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 Oct. 2024
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The magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius design is its constant sense of surprise—an effect redoubled by the work of an artist like Johnson, who moves so fluidly between media.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The free event will bring the magic of the rainforest alive with this interactive show.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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