The Exorcist, haunted halls, and midnight howls: Inside Georgetown University’s Halloween traditions

Georgetown University transforms Halloween into a spine-chilling celebration with unique traditions like Haunted Healy, where students turn Healy Hall into a haunted house, and Healy Howl, a midnight gathering after a screening of The Exorcist. This iconic horror film, filmed on campus, ties to an urban legend and author William Peter Blatty’s inspiration. Spooky fun guaranteed!

​Georgetown University transforms Halloween into a spine-chilling celebration with unique traditions like Haunted Healy, where students turn Healy Hall into a haunted house, and Healy Howl, a midnight gathering after a screening of The Exorcist. This iconic horror film, filmed on campus, ties to an urban legend and author William Peter Blatty’s inspiration. Spooky fun guaranteed! Georgetown University transforms Halloween into a spine-chilling celebration with unique traditions like Haunted Healy, where students turn Healy Hall into a haunted house, and Healy Howl, a midnight gathering after a screening of The Exorcist. This iconic horror film, filmed on campus, ties to an urban legend and author William Peter Blatty’s inspiration. Spooky fun guaranteed!