Tourists regularly visit Washington, D.C. to pose for photos with the spooky stone steps fromThe Exorcist.
This spot served as the location for spoiler alert!
the death of Father Karras (Jason Miller) in the film.

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Now the city officially recognized The Exorcist Steps as a tourist attraction.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled a special plaque with this designation.
The ceremony was followed by a screening of the 1972 horror film with director William Friedken.
See photos of him posing with the steps.
The film starredLinda Blairas a child possessed by evil spirits.
Watch the famous scene in the clip below.
Nothing says “Happy Halloween” like this recognition.