The Exorcist 1973
“Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.”
What is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist is a 1973 American film directed by William Friedkin. It is a supernatural horror film that tells the story of a mysterious entity possessing a young girl, prompting her mother to seek help from two Catholic priests.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 26, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hoya Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $441,306,145
- Genres
- Horror, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Exorcist is a 1973 American film directed by William Friedkin. It is a supernatural horror film that tells the story of a mysterious entity possessing a young girl, prompting her mother to seek help from two Catholic priests. The priests attempt to rescue the girl from the entity's grasp, and the film follows their efforts to save her life. The movie was adapted from a novel of the same name written by William Peter Blatty in 1971. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair, along with Lee J. Cobb. The film is classified as a horror and drama, and it has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate mother seeks supernatural intervention when her daughter is overtaken by a mysterious force.”
- compelling premise
- intense performances
- disturbing subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy classic supernatural horror films involving religious themes.
The film contains intense supernatural themes and disturbing sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the movie about?
A mother enlists the help of two priests to save her daughter from a mysterious possession.
What genre is this film?
It is a supernatural horror film.
Who helps the mother?
She seeks assistance from two Catholic priests.
Is it a supernatural story?
Yes, the plot centers on a mysterious entity possessing a young girl.
What is the central conflict?
The mother must find a way to save her daughter's life from an unknown entity.