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Martin Scorsese was reportedly healed from asthma by the real-life healer who inspired this film.

When the idea was first pitched to Ellen Burstyn, the film was supposed to be more of a thriller, like The Exorcist (1973). Burstyn was not impressed with that approach, so when she heard the approach offered by writer Lewis John Carlino, she was impressed and this film is the result.

Ellen Burstyn calls this her favorite of all her films.

Final theatrical feature film of actress Eva Le Gallienne who portrayed Grandma Pearl.

''Edna Mae'', the name of the character Ellen Burstyn plays in the film, is a variation of Burstyn's real name, which is ''Edna Rae Gillooly''.