Question 1

What real-life incident inspired The Entity?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on a true incident in Los Angeles in October 1976, involving a woman named Doris Bither who claimed to be raped by spirits.

Question 2

Which famous director included The Entity on a list of scariest horror films?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese included The Entity on his Top 11 Scariest Horror Films of All Time list.

Question 3

What eerie coincidence occurred during the filming of a violent attack scene?

Accepted Answer

In the scene where Carla's son breaks his arm, the actor playing the son actually broke his arm, and curtains tore without explanation.

Question 4

How did Barbara Hershey defend the film's handling of its sensitive subject matter?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Hershey said they worked hard not to make it exploitative, acknowledging rape as an ugly subject but believing their intentions were not to exploit it.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Entity between Carla and her psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

Carla believes she is being raped by an invisible supernatural force, while her psychiatrist attributes it to childhood trauma.

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