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The Exorcist
The Exorcist

The Exorcist

1973 122 min ★ 7.7 Horror, Drama

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

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Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Regan MacNeil

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malley

William O'Malley

Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Sharon Spencer

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Dr. Klein

Peter Masterson

Peter Masterson

Dr. Barringer

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Burke Dennings

Details

Director

William Friedkin

Screenplay

William Peter Blatty

Tagline

"Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$441,306,145

Production

Hoya Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews

P

Potential Kermode

February 16, 2017

★ 6/10

**Shocking rather than frightening.** Friedkin's The Exorcist is a film that shocks rather than scares. A well made film that achieved notoriety via pea soup. A slow and intelligent film with strong performances - yet also a mostly disappointing one for those who dare to go beyond the hype and actually _experience_ it for the first time. For a film that _does_ succeed in frightening the aud...

G

griggs79

October 15, 2024

★ 10/10

The 4K restoration of The Exorcist is absolutely stunning. Every frame has been enhanced to reveal richer textures, making the eerie details of Regan's demonic possession even more unsettling. The colours in key scenes are now more vivid, adding depth to the already tense atmosphere. Iconic moments, such as Father Merrin's arrival under the streetlight and Regan's head spin, have been revitalized,...

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RalphRahal

February 13, 2025

★ 9/10

The Exorcist (1973) is one of those horror films that sticks with you long after the credits roll. It sets itself apart with an eerie, slow-building tension rather than relying on cheap scares. The story follows a young girl who begins exhibiting disturbing behavior, leading her mother to seek help from both medical professionals and, eventually, the church. The plot is simple but highly effective...

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