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Roger Ebert praises William Friedkin's film as a triumph of special effects and a powerful horror experience, but questions its theological implications and its exploitation of fear. He compares it to Bergman's \"Cries and Whispers\" and Polanski's \"Rosemary's Baby\".
Rated: 4/4 Sep 29, 2023 Full Review James Baldwin The Devil Finds Work The mindless and hysterical banality of the evil presented in The Exorcist is the most terrifying thing about the film. The ...
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Filter by Rating: 8/10. The Exorcist. knersisman 21 October 2018. Stunning visuals, effects and overall horror for 1973. The characters are very strongly portrayed and the feeling of hopelessness is ever-present throughout the movie. Even though some scenes are outright shocking and provocative, there is also a strong element of the uncanny ...
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Oct 17, 2023 · Jan. 2, 1974. ‘Exorcist’ literally makes filmgoers sick — especially the fainthearted. “Steven Houghton, a theater employee, said a stockpile of smelling salts was on hand to accommodate ...
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Sep 29, 2023. Chris Cobb Ottawa Citizen. The tension is created by brilliant direction, tight editing, hydraulics, Linda Blair's makeup and the voice of the ...
Dec 26, 2023 · A horror fan finally watches the iconic 1973 film and is impressed by its characters, themes, and impact. The Exorcist is a disturbing and effective horror film that examines the relationship between faith and science, and leaves a lasting impression on viewers.
Oct 19, 2020 · Arguably the most famous and influential horror of all time, William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist' (1973) starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair and Jason Miller, reviewed by Katie Doyle.
