The Exorcist

Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Kitty Winn

When a 12-year old girl is possessed by demons, a young priest takes it upon himself to selflessly save her at the behest of her famous movie-star mother.

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R, 2 hrs. 1 min.

Directed by: William Friedkin

Released: December 26, 1973

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DVD Released: December 1, 1998

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  • May 7, 2009
    Dated, sure, Linda Blair in the make up is still creepy as fuck, but the overall movie is just so-so.
  • May 1, 2009
    The Exorcist is the best horror film ever made and there is one reason for this,the subject matter is treated with dignity and respect,too many "horror films" are made today that just don't try,it's as if they give up half way through and fall into self parody and amusement.the E... ...( read more )
  • February 22, 2009
    *reviewed
  • February 15, 2009
    Quite possibly the best horror movie ever. Expertly mixes the graphic with the implied. Director Friedkin use of sounds, images and editing rachet up the scare quotient far more that just relying on the (then cutting edge) makeup effects of Dick Smith.
  • November 14, 2008
    Directed by: William Friedkin.
    Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Jason Miller.

    << "Mother, whats wrong with me?" >>

    The film shows us three stories. One follows an actress, who is at the top of her game. She has to temporari... ...( read more )
  • July 4, 2009
    this was a gd film but on some parts it made me feel really sick but on other parts i thought it was funny like what the girl said was funny

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September 21, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

If movies are, among other things, opportunities for escapism, then The Exorcist is one of the most powerful ever made. full review

September 21, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

There's something elemental about The Exorcist. full review

Comments


  • movieaddict15
    January 17, 2008
    this movie is defintely the scariest movie of all time.....i just seen this twice only and i don't want to watch it again..because it freaks me out..it scares me a lot!!!this movie will recognized forever as the most scariest movie of all time..."definitely two thumbs up"no other movie can bit this...
  • joen42
    October 26, 2007
    My dad had watched this movie before and he kept insisting that this is one movie I should never watch! Probably it scared the shit out of him then, All the more I yearn to watch it!!!
  • crAzySk8TerChiCk
    June 27, 2007
    my favorite movie i think that the exorcist look cool...if someone tells you that its scary they should just go watch finding nemo lol
  • jbrad175
    June 22, 2007
    very very funny, dont let old people tell you that its scary - its not.
    has some very funny lines in it - FUCK ME, your mother sucks cocks in hell.lol

    a great fun filled family comedy
  • lovemeforeverornotatall
    March 17, 2007
    hahahaa this movie is so funny but its brilliant
  • Auzin
    March 15, 2007
    My dad saw this 10 years ago and still won't talk about it, it scared him so much.
  • bmalone
    February 11, 2007
    Now this is what you call a horror movie. The movies these days are so crappy and not scary at all like "Black Christmas" WTF?? If u want to see a real horror movie then watch this (if u dare), you'll definitely will like.
    This deserves a spot on my "kick ass movie list" cuz its the scariest movie of all time!
  • luiggy142
    December 24, 2006
    is a to be a film of 1973 it have a lot of job, a very cool movie, reagan was wonderfull in the movie it is the most cool movie i have ever see i see it a lot of time, tnx to everybody that help to do this movie is a part of my life and a very big parto of cinema story
  • MiraBethy
    December 24, 2006
    i gotta say, after hearing so much hype and good stuff about this movie, it really wasnt THAT scary. once you get used to her face, its just whatever.
  • Spicecats
    October 4, 2006
    :oooooo
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    WOWIE!!!!!!!!1

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