‘Exorcist’ film locations in Georgetown

Exorcist Steps The legendary ‘Exorcist’ staircase plays a major role in the film’s climax, as Father Karras throws himself out the window in order to destroy the demon. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Exorcist Steps (Top View) The steep, 75-step passage has since become a popular workout spot for Georgetown joggers. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Exorcist House The film’s horrific possession takes place inside this house at 3600 Prospect Street NW. It’s here, by the light of a streetlamp, that Father Merrin (aka The Exorcist) enters in the fog. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Prospect Street Plaque The city has erected a plaque outside the Prospect Street House to salute Hollywood productions in Georgetown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Georgetown University Entrance This east entrance of Georgetown University plays home to staged student protests as part of Chris’ movie shoot. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Georgetown University Campus The Georgetown University Campus can be seen throughout the film. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Dahlgren Chapel Dahlgren Chapel is found desecrated at the beginning of the film, signaling a bad omen for what’s to come. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Key Bridge The film opens with an aerial shot of the Key Bridge. While the above photo is taken from the D.C. side of the Potomac River, the film’s camera shoots from the Rosslyn side to show the Georgetown skyline, Exxon gas station and Exorcist steps. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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Key Bridge Marriott Linda Blair and other cast members stayed at the Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn while they were in town for the production. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

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