More and more Americans are watching horror, not just in October but all year long. The genre has outgrown its season. Horror now floods summer streams, rules box-office charts, and stalks every corner of social media. In a culture cushioned by convenience, fear often feels refreshing.

The great irony is that Hollywood can’t tell a scary story without raiding the Church. It has spent decades ridiculing saints, priests, and celibacy, but drops to its knees whenever it needs a box-office miracle.

You can see it in every franchise with staying power. The Exorcist christened the genre in holy terror, setting the standard for every possession film that followed. The Conjuring turned prayer into a punch-up between heaven and hell. The Nun dressed blasphemy in silk and made virtue look villainous. Even The Pope’s Exorcist, with Russell Crowe in shades and a cassock, treated the crucifix like a loaded weapon. …

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