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One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts acting odd -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest (Jason Miller), however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert (Max von Sydow) to help with the difficult job. Read More Read Less

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The Exorcist rides its supernatural theme to magical effect, with remarkable special effects and an eerie atmosphere, resulting in one of the scariest films of all time.

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The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Adam Nayman The Ringer Perhaps the most influential American horror movie ever made, The Exorcist was a Rorschach test when it came out. Fifty years later, it still sticks with us. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times The scariest movie ever made... Sep 30, 2023 Full Review The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Terry Lawson Detroit Free Press Friedkin performed a similar alchemy to that of Francis Ford Coppola [with The Godfather]: He took a good, pulpy novel and turned it into a great, enduring movie. Rated: 4/4 Sep 29, 2023 Full Review The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Alan Jones Radio Times The macabre, obscene demonstrations of manifest evil still retain their power to startle and nauseate, particularly Linda Blair's "head-turning" antics as the possessed child. Rated: 5/5 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (5) James Baldwin The Devil Finds Work The mindless and hysterical banality of the evil presented in The Exorcist is the most terrifying thing about the film. The Americans should cer­tainly know more about evil than that; if they pre­tend otherwise, they are lying. May 1, 2024 Full Review The Exorcist | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Dennis Harvey 48 Hills The Exorcist more conspicuously pushed into the mainstream a hitherto disreputable genre. Jan 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dione R Theatre didn't have the correct movie downloaded, never got to actually see the movie!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/23/23 Full Review Bert V The Exorcist is, hands-down, the best horror movie that I've ever seen. It is my favorite horror movie and is in my top five favorite movies of all time. Not only is the film a gripping horror thriller, it is a psychological thriller in equal parts and an intense drama as well. It has the perfect cast, a director who knew how to bring it to life, and special effects that - even to this day - hold up. Those that complain of it being drawn out and slow are missing the makings of solid movies. The Exorcist was made back when movies got you emotionally invested in its characters which ultimately heightened the level of its horror and drama. With today's quick jump scares and lack of character development, it's easy to see why newer viewers might not have the patience to let the film weave its spell and leave a lasting impression on the viewer. I've recently watched "reaction videos" on YouTube, done by younger viewers, and the majority all agreed that it is a masterpiece. If you've never seen the film, grab a copy, curl up on the couch, and let it show you what real movie making is about. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Audience Member Watched it because of its fame and because it was a horror classic. I just want to say to the people in the audience reviews that, just because it’s a classic, doesn’t mean it’s good. We got so much excessive information and scenes, very slow paced and not scary. Was kind of let down by this because I had high expectations of this so called “best horror movie of all time”. Got to say that the film work was good though. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Connor K Watched it because it's The Exorcist, a timeless classic, but found myself very bored. Might be because I grew up with Annabelle and The Conjuring, but I just found the scares to be flat. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Shane C It's The Exorcist, of course it gets 5 stars. It's scary, shocking and a Terrifyingly good time. Hat's off to Linda Blair and the rest of the cast and crew! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Joshua R It one the best movies of all time Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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William Friedkin Director Ellen Burstyn Chris MacNeil Linda Blair Regan Teresa MacNeil Max von Sydow Father Lankester Merrin Lee J. Cobb Lieutenant William Kinderman Kitty Winn Sharon Spencer
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Synopsis One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts acting odd -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest (Jason Miller), however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert (Max von Sydow) to help with the difficult job.

Director
William Friedkin

Producer
William Peter Blatty

Screenwriter
William Peter Blatty

Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Co
Warner Brothers, Hoya Productions

Rating
R

Genre
Horror

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 26, 1973, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 24, 2014

Box Office (Gross USA)
$441.4M

Runtime
2h 2m

Sound Mix
Surround

Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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