Review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) by John T — 10 Sep 2007

A very well-paced horror film from director Renny Harlin. Yes, it's difficult to make a prequel to the greatest horror movie ever made - that's why we got two!

This review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) was written by John T on 10 Sep 2007.

Exorcist: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Francisco L (579) on 09 Oct 2014

Horrible movie, with a very bad graphics and with an weak cast. Bad screenplay and nausty images that don't fascinate anybody…

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By Julia Y (15) on 06 Jun 2013

O MY GOSSSSSH u have 2 see dis 1 very old and very scary but u kno wat they say olddie but a goody…

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It was rather enjoyable actually. It had action and good acting. It also had a good story line. But it wasn't scary or disturbing like the first one…

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