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The Exorcist (1973) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
117 |
Avg. Rating: |
3.11/4 |
# of Ratings: |
685 |
Genres: |
Horror, Drama |
Rating: |
R |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 12/26/1973 |
DVD Release: |
10/05/2010 |
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Director: |
William Friedkin |
Actors: |
Ellen Burtyn
Linda Blair
Max von Sydow
Jason Miller
Lee J. Cobb
Kitty Winn |
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Plot Outline:
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A little girl is possessed by a demon. Can the Catholic church save her?
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Burlacu 03/06/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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4/4 |
‘The Exorcist’ is most definitely a horror film: though it may be filled with rigorously examined ideas and wonderfully observed character moments, its primary concern is with shocking, scaring and, yes, horrifying its audience out of their wits – does mainstream cinema contain a more upsetting image than the crucifix scene? That it still succeeds, almost four decades later, is testament to Friedkin’s remarkable vision. |
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PandaMonium 10/30/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
4/4 |
What need be said about THE EXORCIST, one of the most notoriously frightening films ever made? That despite being made in 1973, it still stands up as one of the most intense horror experiences to date? That the effects still look fantastic and the story is superbly paced? That the music is top notch and the performances are excellent on all fronts? That its effect on the horror genre was monumental and that without this film, horror would look nothing like it does today? You already know all of that. Now, if you still haven't seen this absolute classic of horror cinema, go and watch it right now. You cannot call yourself a horror fan - or a cinephile in general - until you do. |
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Yojimbo 05/26/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
1.5/4 |
I have only just seen this film (to my shame!) and I must admit, I was disappointed. I can only assume that the constant barrage of copycats and parodies that followed have removed any surprises, as I wasn't remotely scared or even shocked by any of it (in fact I found the exorcism sequence rather laughable). It's merely a nicely shot theological thriller with brief bursts of violence and foul language, and a story containing a series of seemingly unrelated plot threads that do not tie together satisfactorily (if at all). Oh well... |
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02/19/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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never played with a ouiji board because of this |
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watched this for the first time this weekend, preparing myself to be thoroughly petrified, I braced myself for some scary stuff... that never really happened.
No I don't watch horror movies so I'm pretty much a wuss, but still, not freaked out by this one. I'm sure this was pretty disturbing in 1973, but it just isn't in 2013
The movie had entirely too much exposition. It could have easily been a half hour shorter. The beginning of the movie shows Max Von Sydow at an archaeological dig in Iraq. Why is this scene in the movie??? Other characters say he'd been there, we don't need to see it.
I'm sure there's stuff in the book that makes some of the weird scenes make more sense, but as a movie there was just to much that just never got resolved.
And if one is a fan of Max Von Sydow, I'm... |
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2/4 |
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01/03/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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The Exorcist review |
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Nothing beats the original because it mixes some slight humor, topics on religion, pure evil, beliefs, science/health vs. paranormal activity, sacrifice and family. Viewing this again after being terrified watching for the first time as a kid. It's the type of horror flick that sticks with you. If it has been emulated and parodied (much like the legacy of a Godfather or a Taxi Driver), then you know it is a great film. It's fascinating that it also has elements of humor and about movies itself if one becomes observant with the dialogues. Detective Lieutenant William F. Kinderman (Lee J. Cobb) tries to solve a murder. Christine "Chris" McNeill (Ellen Burstyn) is concerned of er daughter's welfare. Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller) tries to heal Regan (Linda Blair).
The hauntin... |
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4/4 |
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08/26/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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"There is only one." |
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What if demons were real? That is the specific question animating The Exorcist. Not the devil--demons. Therein lies the key to its endurance. The devil, like God, is in some ways too big, too abstract a figure to interest; he might give the marching orders, but he is too far behind the scenes to glimpse. But his minions--these we can see and touch and feel as they carry out their missions. These infiltrate and provide evil a face.
The other element underpinning the film's greatness is its matter-of-factness. It is serious, but appropriately so. No excess earnestness or unearned austerity, no overwrought cataclysm. Demons exist, they operate in ordinary environs, and God's messengers must dispatch them. And such events exist alongside the stresses of a single mother, the diffi... |
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The exorcism at the end of the film is still one of the greatest movie scenes of all time. The Exorcist is just an enduring piece of cinema and easily one of the top horror films. It stands up over time, because it is well made and provocatively entertaining. |
08/30/2012
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This is still, hands down, my favorite horror film. |
08/30/2012
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Terrifying and provocative. One of the best no holds barred horror films ever made. Pushed the envelope wide open for the time it was released.
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08/30/2012
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Props for posting Phantasm above ("He was low, brown, and down to the ground!"). Exorcist to me was scary. I also think Exorcist 3 with George C. Scott was a great entry. There is virtually no gore, but Captain Howdy's sppeches freaked me straight the hell out! Nobody ever talks about that one so I'll show it love. Love should also be given to Let the Right One In, it's brillaint.
Let the Right One In ( Låt den rätte komma in ) (2008)90%4/4 starsAction: 3/3 + Comedy: 1/2 + Good vs Evil: 1/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 1/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 1/1 = 9/10 or 90%. The acting, development, and grounded fairytale are all outstanding. The pace is slow though it is a reflection of the way of life as well as an acceptable reasoning for why the characters live and behave as they sometimes do. For the vampire and horror genre, movies are seldom this great and ground-breaking! view review + |
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Yeah, I agree. Is it scary or gory...that is the question. I prefer scary over dumb gore. |
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