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I might be dating myself, but who wasn't scared out of their wits when this movie first came out in 1973? I think I slept with the lights on for a month. I decided to get a DVD copy, as I am finally nearing the end of replacing all the VHS format movies in my collection. This edition, "the version you've never seen," is great as far as the original content goes. The sound has been enhanced to Dolby 5.1, which is fantastic, and of course they added 11 minutes they found on the cutting room floor. They should have left these minutes out, as they were edited out FOR A REASON...THEY STINK! Why try to re-work a classic? The overall edition is great though, and worth the money. Just don't expect any new surprises!
Great horror flick. Not for the " faint of heart " , or children. Definately an adult movie. Being a father I feel very strongly about this. That being said , I remember it when it was in theaters , and " What an Absolute classic " !!!! 😃
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As a Christian I found the movie to be very worthwhile. It touched on two important themes, the fine line between mental disease and demon possession. It also shows the often intense and sometimes seemingly hopeless battles that take place in the spiritual realm. No doubt some Christians would find it appauling that a Christian would recommend this movie. It's vulgar, lewd, even blasphemous. But there's no other way to make make a movie with this subject matter.
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For a movie that was released in 1973 this movie has held up surprisingly well.
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I have seen my fair share of horror movies, and growing up well after the theater release of the Exorcist, I only heard stories of how it terrified audiences were after seeing it. Recently, having never seen the movie, I decided to read the book (which, by the way, was also great) After enjoying the book as much as I did, I decided to buy and finally watch the movie. (Found a great deal on eBay) I have to say, with expectations high, it did not disappoint. Being 20 years old and completely desensitized to almost everything, I didn't really find it scary at all. It was a little creepy at times (the subliminal images) but it was mostly just entertaining. I thought the acting was great, especially Jason Miller and Ellen Burstyn, the special effects were good (even better for being the 70s), and the story was compelling. I am a Catholic so I guess the whole demonic possession should be an extra creep-out factor for me. But even a few Non-religious friends I watched it with were fully entertained and pleasantly surprised. I do, however, wish it had been a little longer. My only complaint is that some scenes were so brief, they felt really rushed. Like there was a time constraint or something. I know it was a little over 2 hours, but an extra 15 to 20 minutes to setup more background on the characters would have been a big plus. The Exorcist is often called the best 'horror' movie of all time and I have to say, I agree. It is definitely my favorite scary movie, and I thought so the second it ended. Unlike any movie made this decade, it does not rely on a ridiculous amount of gore--just a solid story and characters one can relate to.Read full review
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