The Exorcist (1973) (original) (raw)
Original title
The Exorcist
Year
1973
Running time
121 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
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Producer
Genre
Horror | Exorcism / Evil Possession. Religion. Supernatural. Cult movie
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Synopsis
Linda Blair plays Regan, a 12-year-old girl possessed by the devil. After exhausting all the options of science, psychology, and medicine, Regan's mother (Ellen Burstyn) realizes the supernatural nature of her daughter's condition and resorts to a religious solution, turning to Father Karras (Jason Miller) for an exorcism. Aided by the mysterious Jesuit exorcist Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), Karras must confront not only supernatural phenomena but also his own inadequate faith and displaced guilt over his mother's recent death, a personal torment Regan uses to manipulate him, but with disturbing results.
Rankings Position
Awards
1973: 2 Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Sound. 10 Nominations
1973: Golden Globes: Best Movie (Drama), Director, Screenplay, Sup. Actress. 7 nomin.
1973: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1973: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay
1974: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Original Soundtrack
1975: 4 Saturn Awards (Best Horror Film, writer, special effects, make-up)
Critics' reviews
- "The movie that launched a new era in horror films, and which, for one generation, remains one of the scariest experiences of their lives."
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