Director Marty Stalker on 'Hostage to the Devil': Part I

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In this episode of Curious Explorers, we’re joined by Marty Stalker, the director of the documentary 'Hostage to the Devil,' which explores the life of Jesuit priest and exorcist Malachi Martin. Marty reveals his 6-year journey making the film, discusses the controversial life of Father Martin, and describes the supernatural “resistance” Marty encountered while making the movie and since then. The interview also delves deep into the complex character of Father Martin, the controversies around exorcism, and Marty's personal spiritual journey. 

Tune in for an intriguing conversation about filmmaking and one of the Catholic church’s most enigmatic and polarizing figures.

(And catch the YouTube version to see some of the visual anomalies that occurred during the interview: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow)

For more on Marty Stalker and the “Hostage to the Devil” podcast, visit:

https://martystalker.com/

And

https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNI

For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as ghost tours, investigations, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival and other events, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/

For more on Traci Stein, her guided hypnotic imagery, upcoming events, and her other podcast, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,”  visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:23 Special Guest Announcement

01:59 Marty Stalker's Background

04:42 Technical Difficulties and Paranormal Resistance

05:58 Marty's Experiences and Insights

09:07 Father Malachi Martin's Mystique

21:23 Marty's Personal Journey and Beliefs

26:34 Frustrations with Religion and Spirituality

27:08 Creating a Film Without Bias

27:19 Pride in the Film and Its Reception

27:46 Complexity of the Subject

28:30 Audience Reactions and Interpretations

33:44 Exorcism and Its Rarity

38:56 Personal Experiences and Intuition

47:21 Challenges and Supernatural “Resistance”

51:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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