He was a holy man, a mystic, a womanizer, and quite possibly one of the most dangerous men in the Russian Empire. Grigori Rasputin went from a wandering Siberian peasant to the unlikely confidant of the Romanov royal family, gaining extraordinary influence over Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra. But was he a miracle worker, a master manipulator, or simply a very convincing con man?

In this episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we dive into the bizarre life, sexual exploits, political intrigue, and downright unbelievable death of the man who seemed impossible to kill. From palace scandals to poisoned wine, gunshots, and rumors of a missing appendage that supposedly ended up in a museum, Rasputin's story is stranger than fiction. And in the final days of Imperial Russia, the Mad Monk may have been the most infamous sinner of them all.

When The Exorcist hit theaters in 1973, audiences were terrified by what they saw on screen—but the stories surrounding the making of the film were almost as disturbing.

From unexplained accidents and injuries to fires, deaths, strange occurrences, and claims of paranormal activity, the production of The Exorcist developed a reputation for being cursed. Several people connected to the film reported unsettling experiences, while others wondered whether the movie’s subject matter had somehow followed the cast and crew off the set.

In this episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we step behind the scenes of one of the most controversial horror films ever made and explore the bizarre, frightening, and sometimes downright inexplicable events surrounding its production. Was the set truly haunted? Was something darker at work? Or did a troubled production, coincidence, and the power of suggestion create a legend that has lasted for decades?

Either way, the story behind The Exorcist may be almost as terrifying as the movie itself.

Colton Harris-Moore became one of America’s most unlikely outlaws. A troubled teenager from a tiny island in Washington State, he began with petty theft and burglary before escalating to stealing cars, boats—and eventually airplanes. Often barefoot, Harris-Moore became an internet sensation as he seemingly outsmarted authorities across multiple states and countries.

From a lonely childhood to a worldwide manhunt, this is the strange, chaotic story of the Barefoot Bandit—and the crimes that turned a troubled kid into a modern folk hero.