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McCambridge provided the dubbed voice of Pazuzu, the demon possessing the young girl Regan (played by Linda Blair) in The Exorcist. To sound as disturbing as possible, McCambridge insisted on swallowing raw eggs, chain smoking and drinking whiskey to make her voice harsh and her performance aggressive.
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May 8, 2020 · McCambridge was one of the four performers who breathed life into The Exorcist ‘s demonic antagonist Pazuzu. The possessed Regan was primarily portrayed by Linda Blair. Eileen Dietz acted as...
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Mercedes McCambridge went to great lengths to bring the demon Pazuzu's voice to life in The Exorcist. This is how she did it and why it brought her to tears in 1972. ...more. Emotionally,...
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Mercedes McCambridge is the unsung hero of The Exorcist, portraying the voice of Pazuzu. Her performance is absolutely stunning.
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Oct 4, 2023 · One aspect of the film that doesn't get highlighted enough is the devil itself, Pazuzu. While Linda Blair is, obviously, incredible as Regan and got an Oscar nomination, it's widely known now...
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Meet the voice of the demon in The Exorcist. Actor Mercedes McCambridge and director William Friedkin explain the ingredients that went into creating...
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Aug 10, 2023 · Pazuzu was voiced by Mercedes McCambridge in the original Exorcist. Described by The Washington Post as "one of the great portrayers of wicked cynicism" upon her death in 2004, McCambridge understood the power of the human voice, having begun her career in the world of radio.