The Exorcist

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Cast

Ellen Burstyn

as Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair

as Regan MacNeil

Jason Miller

as Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow

as Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb

as Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malley

as Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winn

as Sharon Spencer

Jack MacGowran

as Burke Dennings

Barton Heyman

as Dr. Klein

Peter Masterson

as Dr. Barringer

Reviews

Potential Kermode

**Shocking rather than frightening.** Friedkin's The Exorcist is a film that shocks rather than scares. A well made film that achieved notoriety via pea soup. A slow and intelligent film with strong performances - yet also a mostly disappointing one for those who dare to go beyond the hype and ac...

griggs79

The 4K restoration of The Exorcist is absolutely stunning. Every frame has been enhanced to reveal richer textures, making the eerie details of Regan's demonic possession even more unsettling. The colours in key scenes are now more vivid, adding depth to the already tense atmosphere. Iconic moments,...

RalphRahal

The Exorcist (1973) is one of those horror films that sticks with you long after the credits roll. It sets itself apart with an eerie, slow-building tension rather than relying on cheap scares. The story follows a young girl who begins exhibiting disturbing behavior, leading her mother to seek help ...

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