The Exorcist (1973)

United States of America

Horror, Thriller, Drama

Hoya Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros.

Jason Miller, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn

William Friedkin

William Peter Blatty

Taglines: Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house… and a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.

religion and supernatural, exorcism, holy water, paranormal phenomena, possession, vomit, satan, priest, ouija board, demon, strong language, catholic church, demonic possession, disturbed child, crisis of faith, sfx, religious horror, supernatural horror

When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil--and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.

Reviews:

Author: Potential Kermode
**Shocking rather than frightening.** Friedkin's The Exorcist is a film that shocks rather than scares. A well made film that achieved notoriety via pea soup. A slow and intelligent film with strong performances - yet also a mostly disappointing one for those who dare to go beyond the hype and actually _experience_ it for the first time. For a film that _does_ succeed in frightening the audience and with none of the hype - I recommend The Changeling starring George C Scott. Now **THAT** is a scary movie.