Review of The Exorcist (1973) by Sosmooth1982 — 19 Dec 2022

The classic original horror film that scared everyone in america. Great movie. Freaked me out as a child too.

This review of The Exorcist (1973) was written by Sosmooth1982 on 19 Dec 2022.

The Exorcist has generally received very positive reviews.

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