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The Exorcist (1973)

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Consensus: The Exorcist rides its supernatural theme to magical effect, with remarkable special effects and an eerie atmosphere, resulting in one of the scariest films of all time.
 

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Runtime: 3 hrs 40 mins

Synopsis: Arguably the scariest motion picture ever made, William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST was unleashed on an unsuspecting American public in 1973. The film quickly became a nationwide sensation, leading to religious boycotts, fainting, and a huge box office return. Oscar nominee Linda Blair beat... Arguably the scariest motion picture ever made, William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST was unleashed on an unsuspecting American public in 1973. The film quickly became a nationwide sensation, leading to religious boycotts, fainting, and a huge box office return. Oscar nominee Linda Blair beat out hundreds of other child actors to land the role of Regan MacNeil, a 12-year-old who is possessed by the devil. After exhausting all other practical options, Regan's mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), acknowledges the supernatural nature of her daughter's condition and recruits Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller) to stage an exorcism. Aided by the mysterious Jesuit exorcist Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), Father Damien must confront not only the supernatural phenomena in front of him, but also his own inadequate faith and displaced guilt over his mother's recent death. Friedkin brings William Peter Blatty's Oscar-winning script to shocking life by establishing a realistic, everyday tone before allowing the terror to creep in. The performances of Burstyn and Miller further help to ground the supernatural events. Like THE GODFATHER before it and JAWS shortly after, the breakout success of THE EXORCIST helped to transform Hollywood into the blockbuster behemoth of American culture. [More]

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max Von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran

Director: William Friedkin
Producer: William Peter Blatty
Composer: Jack Nitzsche

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 11, 1999

[DVD Details]

Set Features:

  • Special Collector's Package
  • BBC Documentary "The Fear Of God: The Making Of THE EXORCIST"
  • 3 Original Theatrical Trailers
  • Introduction by William Friedkin
  • Commemorative 47-Page THE EXORCIST Tribute Book
  • CD Soundtrack
  • 8 Original Limited Edition Lobby Cards
  • Limited Edition "Senitype" Image With 35mm Film Frame
  • Original Movie Poster

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