Review of The Exorcist (1973) by Kathleen Carroll for New York Daily News — 19 Jul 1993
Director William Friedkin, with his scrupulous attention to detail, his determination to convey a sense of realism, achieves such startling effects that one comes away almost completely convinced of the possibility of demonic possession.
His movie rushes headlong towards a blood-curling climax (the actual rite of exorcism), a series of scenes so powerful it leaves the audience limp and exhausted.
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This review of The Exorcist (1973) was written by Kathleen Carroll and published by New York Daily News on 19 Jul 1993.
The Exorcist has generally received very positive reviews.
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