Review of The Exorcist (1973) by Renzo V — 31 Mar 2014
"A DEMON TAKES CONTROL OF A 12-YEAR OLD GIRL".
- One of the most famous supernatural horror movies is 'The Exorcist' from 1973, directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, Killer Joe) and adapted from the novel by William Peter Blatty. Winning two Academy Awards it became the highest grossing films of all time. It was also the first horror film to be nominated for best picture. 'The Exorcist' brings the story of the demonic possession of a young girl and the two priests that perform an exorcism to get rid of the evil. It proved to be an inspiration for many movies, got two sequels and many parodies. Especially the turning of the head, the spiderwalk-, the puking - and the levitation scene. Starring Linda Blair (Repossessed) , Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream), Jason Miller (The Exorcist 3) and Max von Sydow (Conan the Barbarian, Shutter Island).
Actress Chistine 'Chris' MacNeil (Burstyn) is a single mother who has come to Washington DC with to work on a new movie. Every free moment she has, she wants to spend with her 12-year-old daughter Regan (Blair). When the girl starts behaving oddly, Chris takes her to a clinic for a full examination. The medicine doesn't work and Regan becomes more and more violent. Because nobody knows what is going on with her, Chris and her household staff need to tie Regan to her bed to prevent her from mutilating herself.
Believing that she is possessed by a demon, Chris comes into contact with Father Damien Karras (Miller), a priest who studied psychiatry. After a visit, Karras is convinced and asks the permission of the bishop to perform an exorcism. Because he Is unqualified to do it alone, Karras can assist the more experienced Father Lankester Merrin (von Sydow). Will good prevail over evil?
This review of The Exorcist (1973) was written by Renzo V on 31 Mar 2014.
The Exorcist has generally received very positive reviews.
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