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The Exorcist (1973) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 266,584 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 1,034 user | 296 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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| Max von Sydow | ... | ||
| Lee J. Cobb | ... | ||
| Kitty Winn | ... | ||
| Jack MacGowran | ... | ||
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| Linda Blair | ... | ||
| William O'Malley | ... |
Father Dyer
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Barton Heyman | ... | |
| 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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Thomas Bermingham | ... |
Tom - President of University
(as Reverend Thomas Bermingham S.J.)
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
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 »Genres:
HorrorMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and disturbing images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
26 December 1973 (USA) 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:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£151,714 (UK) (19 June 1998)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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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 Exorcist is an exception and one of the very few good horror films around.the film works on a number of levels and is one of the few films I know of to do this i.e subliminal imagery,multiple storylines. a lot has been written about this film drawing mainly on sensationalism surrounding the films release that it would be hard for someone who has not seen the film to not have any preconceptions,but if you have not seen the film do try to keep an open mind because it will scare the hell out of you.this is also one of the rare cases where a film could arguably be better than the book it was adapted from.in my opinion the film could not have been made any better,the cast throughout are superb, the locations and production are second to none,all the characters are totally believable and there are points in the film where you think all this could really happen and it is for that reason the film is frightening and continues to frighten people to this day....a true shocker and one that has not lost any of its impact over the years.