William Friedkin's masterful horror, considered by many as one of the scariest films of all time. Winner of two Oscars and four Golden Globes in 1973.
When teenager Regan (Linda Blair) is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks the help of two priests (Max von Sydow, Jason Miller) to save her daughter.
There have been several re-releases and Director's Cut versions, notably including the infamous spider-walk scene in which Regan scurries down stairs on all fours, arched over backwards, and vomits blood.
Just as some of the footage deepens what is already there, additions in final reel, though closer to Blatty’s wishes, restate the obvious or add a feel-good patina which pushes the film closer to our own audience-pleasing period than the more daring early ’70s. [2000 re-release]
Full reviewBut his very lack of subtlety is both the strength and weakness of The Exorcist in the 21st century. [2000 re-release]
Full reviewFans should see it again, first-timers should believe the hype. Non-believers should suffer eternal damnation. [2000 re-release]
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The well cast film makes credible in powerful laymen's terms the rare phenomenon of diabolic possession.
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There's something elemental about The Exorcist, even with the new hopeful ending that betrays the bleak original.
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