Behind-the-Scenes of The Exorcist

Big Halloween events are canceled this year in Georgetown (said in a “you kids get off my lawn” voice) but you can still get into the spirit this month with a visit to the infamous Exorcist stairs at 3600 Prospect St NW.

To learn more, check out our byGeorge blog on local movie expert Andrew Huff. The Exorcist buff shares secrets from the 1973 filming in Georgetown, reveals how much padding was on those stairs for the climactic scene, and explains why the movie is a catalyst for changing outsiders’ perceptions of DC.