![]() In the end, it makes us ask ourselves what we believe, and keeps us wondering and shuddering at exactally what might be out there. It relies on story and performances to give us a marvelous and terrifying piece of work. It is an incomparable masterpiece of film, done without the aid of computers and special effects. She deserved that Oscar! THE EXORCIST presents to us the mystery of faith in it's most raw form-the battle of good and evil. Her range of emotion and connection to Regan are astonishing. ![]() And most of all, a 12-year-old Linda Blair gives one of the most terrifying, convincing, and beautiful performances ever shown on film. Ellen Burstyn gives a brutally honest performance as a grief stricken woman trying to save her daughter. Cobb provide engaging supporting performances as the experienced priest who senses his impending doom, and a detective who senses something sinister is at work. Jason Miller (as Damien Karras) is beautifully subtle in his first film acting role. Friedkin's direction is marvelous, with wonderful uses of light, dark, and color throughout the film. We see a successful actress overcome skepticism to save her daughter, and we see a brilliant psychiatrist struggle with his devotion to God as a priest. ![]() Released in 1973, this movie still manages to garner some good scares, even by today's standards.Īnd most importantly, Is there a God? In the course of two hours, we see a sweet and innocent young girl become a cross masturbating, head spinning, murderous, creature. Remember that horrifying movie, The Exorcist? Well, the flick's director is back and ready to cause some new nightmares in a documentary that. 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. William Peter Blatty's script is amazing, bringing depth to the characters, and presenting the mystery of faith that they all deal with. The film itself is both a moving and terrifying drama that takes a realistic look at what would actually happen if a young girl were possessed in modern America. Never have I seen a film matched in shock, terror, writing, or performances. There is a reason for the hysteria and mystique surrounding THE EXORCIST.
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