The Exorcist
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- TMDB rating for The Exorcist (opens in a new tab)7.7 / 10(8,905 votes)
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- Director: William Friedkin
- Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, William O'Malley
- Released: Dec 26, 1973
Synopsis
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Source: TMDB (edited as needed)
My commentary
Found it amazing. The idea that they could analyze something so mystic and spiritual as an exorcism from a secular perspective and that it all makes sense is quite an achievement. The representation of the neurological procedures is quite eerie and shocking.
Awards
- Best SoundAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best DirectorGolden Globe Awards
- Best Motion Picture – DramaGolden Globe Awards
- Best ScreenplayGolden Globe Awards
- Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureGolden Globe Awards
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- Saturn Award for Best Horror FilmOther awards