Tag Archives: The Exorcist

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Alison Beckwith

The 5 Spookiest Stories From Route 1 to Read This Halloween

Route 1 has more than its share of spooky tales and creepy places. Here are five stories from our coverage over the years to read this Halloween. Continue reading →

Tintype of Haunted Boy Project by Landry Dunand

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

New Rock Opera by D.C. Musicians Retells Route 1 History Behind ‘The Exorcist’

A new rock opera debuting in November at Joe’s Movement Emporium retells the history of the infamous Mount Rainier-area exorcism. Continue reading →

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

The Hyattsville Wire’s Most-Read Stories of 2021

The most-read stories on the Hyattsville Wire last year showcased the incredible diversity of the Route 1 corridor.  Continue reading →

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Alison Beckwith

Couple Purchases Home Off Route 1 Without Knowing ‘The Exorcist’ Backstory

A house on the border of Cottage City and Mount Rainier that inspired “The Exorcist” has new owners, and they were not aware of its storied past before purchasing the home. Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Alison Beckwith

Why Some Scenes of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Were Filmed in College Park

The Georgetown neighborhood may have inspired the 1985 movie “St. Elmo’s Fire,” which marks its 35th anniversary this year, but when it came time to play the part, College Park stepped in. Continue reading →

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Ryan Teague Beckwith

How Mount Rainier Inspired ‘The Exorcist’

The story of how the legend of the Mount Rainier exorcism developed is almost as interesting as the story of the exorcism itself. Continue reading →

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