The Exorcist (1973)
When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil - and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
- William Friedkin
- Terence A. Donnelly
- Nicholas Sgarro
- William Peter Blatty
- William Peter Blatty
Rating: 7.7/10 by 7963 users
Alternative Title:
Exorcist - US
Екзорсистът - BG
The Exorcist (Director's Cut) - US
Екзорцист - UA
De Duivel-uitbanner - NL
El Exorcista: 1 - ES
L'Exorciste - FR
Exorcisten - NO
Quỷ Ám - VN
Exorsisten - NO
หมอผีเอ็กซอร์ซิสต์ - TH
エクソシストディレクターズカット版 - JP
エクソシスト：1973 - JP
Country:
United States of America
Language:
Deutsch
Français
Latin
العربية
ελληνικά
English
Runtime: 02 hour 02 minutes
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $441,306,145
Plot Keyword: religion and supernatural, exorcism, holy water, paranormal phenomena, possession, vomit, satan, priest, ouija board, demon, strong language, catholic church, demonic possession, disturbed child, crisis of faith, sfx, religious horror, supernatural horror
**Shocking rather than frightening.** Friedkin's The Exorcist is a film that shocks rather than scares. A well made film that achieved notoriety via pea soup. A slow and intelligent film with strong performances - yet also a mostly disappointing one for those who dare to go beyond the hype and actually _experience_ it for the first time. For a film that _does_ succeed in frightening the audience and with none of the hype - I recommend The Changeling starring George C Scott. Now **THAT** is a scary movie.
The 4K restoration of The Exorcist is absolutely stunning. Every frame has been enhanced to reveal richer textures, making the eerie details of Regan's demonic possession even more unsettling. The colours in key scenes are now more vivid, adding depth to the already tense atmosphere. Iconic moments, such as Father Merrin's arrival under the streetlight and Regan's head spin, have been revitalized, making them feel even more intense. The film's haunting interiors, from Regan's dimly lit bedroom to the unsettling atmosphere of Father Karras's moments of doubt, now have a newfound clarity that enhances the immersive terror.
