El exorcista

Published in 1971, The Exorcist, one of the most controversial novels ever written, became a true literary phenomenon, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year. Inspired by a true story of apparent demonic possession of a child, William Peter Blatty created Regan, an eleven-year-old girl who exhibits unmistakable symptoms of possession. A small group of people sets out to rescue Regan from her fate, and the events that unfold are undeniably terrifying. Two years after its publication, The Exorcist became a cult film that garnered ten Oscar nominations. On opening day, a legion of fans tried to force their way into the packed theaters, to the point that the police ended up dispersing the crowds with tear gas. Since then, numerous film and television adaptations have been released due to the enduring fascination the book continues to inspire. Raw and profane, the book possesses the extraordinary ability to disturb readers and make them forget that it is "just a story".