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The Haunting in Wicker Park

Topics:#exorcism

Synopsis

The “terrifying true story” of the first televised exorcism on NBC in 1971. Millions around the country watched the program that was recorded in Chicago. The NBC news segment was a success, the exorcism was not. Instead, it made things worse for the Becker family who lived there. Much worse.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gary Fleder
Screenplay & Story
Blair Butler, Richard D'Ovidio, Edwin F. Becker
Original Title
The Haunting in Wicker Park
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Screen Gems

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gary Fleder

Screenplay & Story

Blair Butler, Richard D'Ovidio, Edwin F. Becker

Director of Photography

Theo van de Sande

Film Editing

Robert Mead

Producers

Cindy Cowan, Andrew Pfeffer

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Edwin F. Becker

Department Leadership Roster

Gary Fleder

Gary Fleder

Director

Blair Butler

Blair Butler

Writer

Richard D'Ovidio

Writer

Cindy Cowan

Producer

Theo van de Sande

Theo van de Sande

Director of Photography

Robert Mead

Editor

Karen Krizanovich

Production Design

Sofija Mešiček

Costume Design

Greg Strasz

Visual Effects Supervisor

Milan Alavanja

Stunt Coordinator

Slaviša Ivanović

Slaviša Ivanović

Stunt Coordinator

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Haunting in Wicker Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Haunting in Wicker Park

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Haunting in Wicker Park about?

The “terrifying true story” of the first televised exorcism on NBC in 1971. Millions around the country watched the program that was recorded in Chicago. The NBC news segment was a success, the exorcism was not. Instead, it made things worse for the Becker family who lived there. Much worse.

Who directed The Haunting in Wicker Park?

The Haunting in Wicker Park was directed by Gary Fleder.

Who stars in The Haunting in Wicker Park?

The principal cast of The Haunting in Wicker Park includes Ian Shaw, Jamie Campbell Bower, Erin Moriarty, Harriet Slater, Emma Gojković.

When was The Haunting in Wicker Park released and how long is it?

The Haunting in Wicker Park was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.

Is The Haunting in Wicker Park based on a book or true story?

The Haunting in Wicker Park is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edwin F. Becker".