Teenager Regan MacNeil undergoes a terrifying transformation that her mother, a Hollywood actress, cannot explain through conventional medicine. Desperate, she turns to Father Karras, a Jesuit priest experiencing a crisis of faith. The diagnosis: demonic possession. In 1973, William Friedkin directe…
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📖 Synopsis
Teenager Regan MacNeil undergoes a terrifying transformation that her mother, a Hollywood actress, cannot explain through conventional medicine. Desperate, she turns to Father Karras, a Jesuit priest experiencing a crisis of faith. The diagnosis: demonic possession. In 1973, William Friedkin directed the horror film that redefined the genre, featuring practical effects that provoke revulsion and a critique of secular rationalism that remains disturbing decades later.
✍️ Our review
9.2/10★★★★★
The Exorcist remains the horror film that has most disturbed audiences across all generations. Friedkin filmed evil with the same documentary realism as everyday life. Linda Blair's makeup is legendary.
🎞️ Technical sheet
Director
William Friedkin
Year
1973
Genre
Horror
🎬 Behind the scenes
🎯The Exorcist is considered one of the best films of 1973.
🎯William Friedkin directs the film with his distinctive style.
🎯It is a horror genre masterpiece that received strong critical acclaim.