demonic
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The actor again stole the show with theatrical flair as the Lord of Darkness in Ridley Scott’s bleak 1985 fantasy “Legend,” playing a demonic horned figure opposite Tom Cruise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Still, he insists he knows a demonic possession when he sees one.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
More visitors mean more money for the humans and more souls for the demonic presence trapping everyone in place, ensuring they can never get away.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
In very halting demonic, I told them about the waters of the Pearl River: thick and milky and colored a reddish yellow like the color of sunset distilled from the air.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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