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Posted By: Darkened Soul at 12:54pm, September 14, 2008
This movie is by far the one that gave me the most sleepless nights. Although I'll never admit that in public.
The Exorcist was a terrifying movie that had me horrified from the moment I started watching it until the end.
If you truly want to be scared....watch this film.
Posted By: thedescent08 at 10:16pm, September 6, 2008
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Posted By: thedescent08 at 10:16pm, September 6, 2008
by far the most timeless terrifying film ever made. there is nothing wrong with this film at all, the tense builds and delivers a film well a head of its time. if you do not like this movie than you do not like horror. This movie is a piece of art not for sheep that seek instant gratification or mass consumption. 10/10 This and the shinning are the best horror movies ever made.
i love this movie. linda blair is phenominal in her role of reagan mcneil. when this movie was first released, people would see linda blair and run away from her. they couldn't comprehend that it was just a role in a movie that she played in. they seriously thought that she was possessed.
the exorcist will always remain in the top numbers of the most scariest movies of all time. it's a classic. there have never been any movies as terrifying as this... and i love every minute of it when i watch it. no movie will ever come close to being anything like this.
Classic Movie! I met Linda Blair at the Darkness Haunted House ST.Louis about 10 years ago she signed my Exorcist poster what a Class act they dont make them like Linda anymore!
"There's a lot of anxiety that goes into viewing The Exorcist, "the scariest movie ever made", for the very first time. And with that anxiety comes a lot of expectations and preconceived ideas about what The Exorcist *should* be. Especially for someone born after the film. Then on top of that waited years before finally seeing it.
I love the Exorcist, and after exposure to God knows how many horror films, the Exorcist remains my favorite within the genre. And even from a die-hard fan I have to admit, I hate hearing "scariest movie of all time" associated with this movie.
First of all, there's no reason to compare fright factor of films, so forget that anyone ever called The Exorcist "the scariest movie ever made." Take any movie – I don't care what movie – and stick a "greatest/scariest/best" whatever tag next to it, and you'll have audiences investing in what they *think* it should be instead of letting the film present itself for what it is. And all they see is that it is not what they expected (expectations, I might add, that are shaped by the current gimmicks and trends in Hollywood).
I love the Exorcist because it dared to defy my expectations. This is not a wall-to-wall, credits-to-credits montage of scary imagery inspired by a mere scenario that's supposed to pass as a plot. This isn't a movie about that long dark corridor and something waiting to jump out of the darkness and attack (which is always preceded by a false scare featuring a cat). It's not about that cheap gimmicky scenario of X amount of people isolated from the rest of the world, with a killer/monster/ghost/whatever on the loose.
The Exorcist is a very slow movie that actually features a full blown plot, its characters, and their associated arcs. The original ambition of The Exorcist was to scare the world with imagery and concepts never before seen in cinema. Shocking moments that the audience of 1973 could not believe they would ever see on the silver screen (from a major studio, no less.) After 30 years, the movie isn't so shocking because times have changed, and the success of the Exorcist has guaranteed countless imitation in all forms across all boards. However, the Exorcist is still one of the most ambition horror films ever made, because (are you ready for this?) – the Exorcist dares to tell a story.
Everyone remembers the pea soup, the head spinning, the vulgarities spewed from the demon's mouth, the stairs, the infamous cut (now restored) spider walk. But I adore this movie for the things no one seems to bring up – I love the setup in Iraq where Father Lancaster Merrin detects the signs of his final showdown, and how these abstract scenes on subsequent viewings give the movie a more epic feel. I love the transition from Chris MacNeil to Father Karras walking across campus that's reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock. I became absorbed watching Father Karras caring for his aging mother and the close relationship they have, seeing him depressed and sharing a drink with a fellow priest as he discusses his own issues with faith.
And what impresses me most about a movie named the Exorcist is how it seems to reject the possibility of possession and exorcism as its ultimate and final solution. The characters in the movie don't want it to be true, and in fact don't really even know about the possibility of Exorcism, thus they explore and exhaust all other possibilities (both medical and psychological). I smiled with delight (after all the hospital scenes) in that priceless moment when Chris MacNeil asks Karras, "And how does one go about getting an exorcism?" which stops father Karras in his tracks as he, a man of the church, looks at her as though she's lost her mind.
The fact that the movie resists the temptation to jump right into the acknowledgment that Regan is possessed continues to build up the epic Good versus Evil, God versus Satan, the exorcist versus the demon, feel. Like the characters, the movie doesn't want it to be true, it doesn't want to go there and embrace that possibility, but we the audience know what must inevitably happen.
I can address more – the acting, the beautiful cinematography, brilliant makeup – but I'll stop to keep from sounding like a raving fan who over hypes every inch of everything. I'll close with these thoughts: I'm not the type of person who will watch the same movie over and over and over. Most movies I see, the specific imagery and specific ideas don't make a deep enough impression to stick with me for more than a few months. I remember the Exorcist, not because I thought it was the "scariest movie ever made", rather because of the wonderful craftsmanship, the fact that it dared to tell a story, and it defied my expectations." --jaywriterXIII, imdb.com
The Exorcist is like two seperate movies. There is the first hour, then there is the horror movie. Due to the fact that it is 35 years old it's hard for me to give it a fair review. I try to watch it and think of it in the context in which it was released. For the time the effects were great and the subject matter was taboo. But I wasn't born till the 80's and by the time I was old enough to watch The Exorcist I had already seen the cynobites and Freddy, so Linda Blair's head spinning didn't have much of an impact on me. I must admit the first time I watched it I was a little disapointed. But after I watched it a few more times, keeping in mind when it came out, I began to appreciate it more. Although I wouldn't go as far as to call it the greatest horror movie ever, it is a must see for any horror fan.
Ok so as a lil girl my mom would not let me watch it. So the 1st time tryed to watch it i was 15 and i got scared shitless lol. the flashing of the demons face was freakin me out and i couldnt finish the movie. lol So like 2 years latter i finished it and i think its a great movie.
OK, what the HELL is so good about this movie? it isnt even scary. I understand its a classic but honestly, can you really call this a horror movie? Horror has changed and it definitly isnt like this type anymore. The 3 or 4 "scary" scenes could maybe scare a 7 year old. Dumb movie, I WAS hoping for something scary when I got it because all of the hype, but nope, nothing...
They don't make 'em like this anymore. 'The Exorcist' is absolutely relentless in its pursuit to disturb and scare the shit out of you. Director William Friedkin went to great lengths to make this tale of demonic possession as authentic as a film about this otherworldy subject matter could be. When you're watching 'The Exorcist', it's played so straight and real that you believe this really happened.
This is without a doubt one of the most frightening films ever made. It holds up so well being more than 30 years old. The movie is proof that practical effects mixed with wonderful acting and psychological storytelling is for more effective and memorable than any CGI-laden remake shit we're subjected to every Friday nowadays.
'The Exorcist' is a brilliant film, and one of the best horror films ever created. You'll find yourself wishing that Hollywood directors still put this much passion and detail into the horror genre. I prefer the original theatrical cut to 'The Version You've Never Seen Before!' Though both are definitely worth your time.
This movie is totally boring except for the possessed scenes. Everything else blows. They should make a remake of this except it should have more interesting story plot points.
