Vatican Veto with Matt Rogerson
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Has the Pope seen The Exorcist? Is the Vatican watching horror movies? Well, my guest, Matt Rogerson, has all the answers in the episode and more in his upcoming book, The Vatican Versus Horror Movies.
While it may not be by the Pope, there are definitely horror movies being watched by a council of 'important' Vatican leaders all (allegedly) in the name of the safety of the community. You HAVE to hear this!
AND! Spooky Susan joins this episode for a special review of The Wasp Woman (1959)
*This episode may contain spoilers for:
The Exorcist (1973) But if you haven’t seen it, what are you even doing with your life?
The Wasp Woman (1959)
Il Demonio (1963)
Beatrice Cece (1969)
Immaculate (2024)
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