Review of The Exorcist (1973) by Daniel P — 26 Jan 2013

When a young girl is possessed by an evil spirit, her mother seeks the aid of two priests to exorcise the spirit from her body. The horror of The Exorcist is as relevant today as it was at the time of it's release.

Obviously, for a film to be as prevalent in it's shock value is amazing, considering the sophistication of that era. The audience didn't know a thing about true horror until The Exorcist was made and I commend Director William Friedkin on delivering a film that outshines the book it was based on.

The actors displayed realistic intentions when it came to their parts and I was suprised on how young Linda Blair handled her role, considering her age on production. She was maybe the main actress that made this film so powerful, bringing out the films creepy aura and letting it run through you as if you were right in the room with her.

When you blend great acting with a iconic horror script, you'll be presented with a film that deserves all the praise it got over the years. The many films The Exorcist has spawned seems like farces when compared to the beauty of said film.

The horrifying atmosphere of the film is sure to satisfy any horror enthusiast not knowing a thing about The Exorcist, or true horror in general.