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)
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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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