The Exorcist

The Exorcist (A)

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Disturbed Child | Horrified

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  • Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Thriller
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): William Friedkin, Terence A. Donnelly, Nicholas Sgarro
  • Cast(s): Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 2min
  • Music: Steve Boeddeker,Jack Nitzsche,Chris Newman,Eugene Marks,Fred J. Brown
  • Award(s): Oscar 1974 (Won)
    Oscar 1974 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: War of the Worlds, Amber Alert
  • Story:

    The Exorcist is a cult classic horror film, which shows the story of a famous actress whose daughter begins exhibiting bizarre and violent behaviour, as she goes to a local priest for help. The cast has Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair in lead roles, and the movie is known for its intense horror sequences and visual effects.

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8.1/10
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STORY, RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Story

The Exorcist is a cult classic horror film, which shows the story of a famous actress whose daughter begins exhibiting bizarre and violent behaviour, as she goes to a local priest for help. The cast has Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair in lead roles, and the movie is known for its intense horror sequences and visual effects.

Ratings

8.1/10

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The Exorcist Review

The Exorcist is a horror thriller film that revolves around a young girl named Regan who becomes possessed by a demon. Her mother seeks the help of two priests, who perform an exorcism to try and save Regan's soul. Furthermore, the film boasts a great cast including Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, and Max von Sydow, all of whom are outstanding and bring a sense of realism to the story. The film works because of its shocking and terrifying jumpscare scenes, which have become iconic in horror cinema making this film a classic. On top of that, Director William Friedkin creates an eerie and foreboding atmosphere throughout the film, building tension and fear as the story unfolds. Some may not like its disturbing and unsettling scenes, but that is a genre that The Exorcist is known for establishing. Overall, The Exorcist is a must-watch for fans of horror movies and remains a classic in the genre.

AWARDS

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Won
Oscar Award

Best Sound | 1974 | Robert

Best Writing Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | 1974 | William Peter

Golden Globe Award

Best Screenplay Motion Picture | 1974 | William Peter

Best Director Motion Picture | 1974 | William

Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture | 1974 | Linda

Best Motion Picture Drama | 1974

Golden Scroll Award

Best Special Effects | 1975 | Marcel

Best Horror Film | 1975

Best Writer | 1975 | William Peter

Best MakeUp | 1975 | Dick

OFTA Film Hall of Fame Award

Score | 2023

Motion Picture | 2009

Movie Masterpiece Award

1999 | William

Golden Reel Award

Best Sound Editing Dialogue | 1974

Best Sound Editing Sound Effects | 1974 | James

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Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Film Editing | 1974 | Bud S.

Best Picture | 1974 | William Peter

Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 1974 | Jason

Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1974 | Ellen

Best Art DirectionSet Decoration | 1974 | Bill

Best Cinematography | 1974 | Owen

Best Director | 1974 | William

Best Actress in a Supporting Role | 1974 | Linda

Golden Globe Award

Most Promising Newcomer Female | 1974 | Linda

Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama | 1974 | Ellen

Best Supporting Actor Motion Picture | 1974 | Max von

BAFTA Film Award

Best Sound Track | 1975

Gold Medal Award

Hall of Fame Movie | 1978

DGA Award

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | 1974 | William

Venezia Classici Award

Best Restored Film | 2023

Saturn Award

Best DVDBluRay Collection | 2015

Best DVDBluRay Collection For and | 2015

Best DVD Classic Film Release | 2011

Best DVD Collection | 2007

Best DVD Collection For and | 2007

WGA (Screen) Award

Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium | 1974 | William Peter

BOX OFFICE

Budget 12,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 441,306,145 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

The scene where Regan projectile vomits at Father Karras only required one take. The vomit was intended to hit Jason Miller in the chest, but the plastic tubing misfired, hitting him in the face. His reaction of shock and disgust while wiping away the vomit is genuine, and Miller admitted in an interview that he was very angered by this mistake.

Jason Miller stated that he had a major verbal confrontation with William Friedkin after the director fired a gun near his ear to get an authentic reaction from him. He told Friedkin that he is an actor, and that he didn't need a gun to act surprised or startled.

Due to death threats against Linda Blair from religious zealots who believed the film "glorified Satan", Warner Bros. had bodyguards protecting her for six months after the film's release.

On the first day of filming the exorcism sequence, Linda Blair's delivery of her foul-mouthed dialogue so disturbed the gentlemanly Max von Sydow that he actually forgot his lines.

The original teaser trailer, which consisted of nothing but images of the white-faced demon quickly flashing in and out of darkness, was banned in many theaters, as it was deemed "too frightening".

Popular Dialogues

"Demon: What an excellent day for an exorcism. Father Karras: You would like that? Demon: Intensely. Father Karras: But wouldn't that drive you out of Regan? Demon: It would bring us together. Father Karras: You and Regan? Demon: You and us."

"[repeated lines] Father Merrin, Father Karras: The Power of Christ compels you!"