The Exorcist (1973)

Directors:

William Friedkin

Writers:

William Peter Blatty

Actors:

Gerard F. Yates, Vincent Russell, John Nicola, Ann Miles, Barton Lane, Don LaBonte

Synopsis:

12-year-old Regan MacNeil begins to adapt an explicit new personality as strange events befall the local area of Georgetown. Her mother becomes torn between science and superstition in a desperate bid to save her daughter, and ultimately turns to her last hope: Father Damien Karras, a troubled priest who is struggling with his own faith.
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96

The Exorcist (1973)

Certainly one of the scariest films of all time. Blatty wrote it in a timeless way. To this day it remains disturbing and touches the marrow. For a treat, watch the 25th anniv. featurette. Exorcism is rarely properly treated in films outside the series started with this film.
Buchans
June 24, 2013
89

The Exorcist (1973)

I was maybe seven when my brother thought it'd be a great idea to show me this. Asshole. At that time, I believed in God--and the Devil as well, obviously. I think I went to bed terrified for a month afterwards. Even now, you'd have to pay me a lot of money to watch it.
smitty
April 12, 2013
88

The Exorcist (1973)

Although, compared to today's horror films, it can be considered a little slow moving but I challenge anyone to watch the scene where Regan does some... "things" with a crucifix and not be disturbed. Seeing a demon control a twelve year old is just frightening.
JMIS
November 5, 2012