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The Exorcist (1973) 8.0
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Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 958 user | 268 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter. Director:William Friedkin |
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Cast
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| Ellen Burstyn | ... | ||
| Max von Sydow | ... | ||
| Lee J. Cobb | ... | ||
| Kitty Winn | ... | ||
| Jack MacGowran | ... | ||
| Jason Miller | ... | ||
| Linda Blair | ... | ||
| Mercedes McCambridge | ... |
Demon
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| William O'Malley | ... |
Father Dyer
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Barton Heyman | ... |
Dr. Klein
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| Peter Masterson | ... |
Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director
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Rudolf Schündler | ... |
Karl
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Gina Petrushka | ... |
Willi
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Robert Symonds | ... |
Dr. Taney
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Arthur Storch | ... |
Psychiatrist
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy. Written by Andrew Harmon <aharmon@erols.com>
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The Devil Inside See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and disturbing images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
16 March 1974 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet See more »Filming Locations:
3600 Prospect Street, Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,497,444 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,175,666 (USA) (22 September 2000)Gross:
ESP 1,343,229,032 (Spain) (29 June 2001)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (director's cut)Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (1979 re-release)| DTS-ES (director's cut)| Dolby Digital EX (director's cut)| Mono (original release)| SDDS (director's cut)Color:
Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Mentioned by Claire when throwing up See more »
Written by Hans Werner Henze
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon
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Trivia
In 1981 the film was released on video by Warner Home Video, as one of its first UK releases. At the time there was no requirement that videos should be classified by the BBFC, so the video was simply released on the strength of its existing "X" certificate. Contrary to popular opinion, the video version was never included on the Director of Public Prosecution's list of "video nasties" and was never prosecuted for obscenity, testament perhaps to the popularity of the film and the high regard in which it was held. After the Video Recordings Act (VRA) was introduced in 1984 it became necessary for the film to obtain a certificate for video release from the BBFC. The video release was continually delayed on the recommendation of chief censor James Ferman, who advised Warner Brothers against submitting the film for a UK video certificate. A possible 1988 release was also vetoed by Ferman, who cited recent cases of child abuse as the reason. It was finally released on video fully uncut in June 1999, five months after Ferman's retirement as UK censor. See more »Goofs
When Merrin and Karres enter Regans room to start the exorcism, Merrin opens a small black case and produces a crucifix which he kisses then puts on the bedside table. After the priests take a break from the exorcism, Merrin re-enters the room and takes the crucifix out of the case again. See more »Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits after the title. Although it is commonplace now, it was unheard of in 1973. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Amazing Race: I Hate Chinese Food (2010)Mentioned by Claire when throwing up See more »
Soundtracks
"Fantasia for Strings"Written by Hans Werner Henze
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon
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For those who watched this film on the big screen when it was re-released and thought it was 'comical, funny, not disturbing nor scary' are just do not understand the complexity that surrounds this movie. Back in '73, no one was expecting a film of this kind, and I know it has been said many times but it WAS way ahead of its time. A time where cinema was in its infancy, religion was practiced on a larger scale than today and showing such violent, graphic and disturbing scenes was not thought of as being possible, one can understand why it has been banned for so many years.
I recently watched this movie (at night, before bedtime) and it really left me thinking of how such horrifying scenes could be shown and portrayed in such a way. There were many scenes that would not get out of my head (for those who have seen the movie would know what scenes they are). I could not sleep that night and that hasn't happened since I saw Nightmare On Elm Street Part 1 when I was 6!
What makes things worse is that there are well known cases where people have been possessed by the devil or a supernatural being, which leads them in doing evil deeds.
When you mix a horror movie with religion on such a large magnitude, things can heat up and become very unpleasant.