The Exorcist Scariest Horror Film of all Times
The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film; directed by William Friedkin and written for the screen by William Peter Blatty. It is based on Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name as well as the first film in The Exorcist film series; it tells the story of 12-year-old Regan’s demonic abduction and her mother’s effort to save her through an exorcism performed by two Roman Catechists. In order to ensure the film’s commercial success; the MPAA rating board accommodated Warner Brothers by awarding it an R-rating rather than the X-rating they believed it deserved. Several cities have attempted to outright prohibit it or restrict access to it for children making it the scariest movie of all times along with Boxoffice over 661 million dollars worldwide.
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The Exorcist in theatre:
The movie was released in 24 different theatres in the US and Canada later in December. Despite mixed critical reviews, audiences flocked to it, standing in long lines during the cold winter months. Scenes in which the protagonist undergoes a realistic cerebral angiography and violently masturbates with a crucifix caused some audiences to have negative physical reactions, including fainting, heart attacks, vomiting and miscarriages. Furthermore, a medical journal published a paper on “cinematic neurosis” caused by the filmF. The film was produced in 1973 and still, it is the scariest movie of all times.
The “spider-walk “, Scariest Scene of all Times:
For the famous spider-walk scene the director employed, Linda R. Hager, a contortionist, on April 11, 1973, just after the film shooting. For the 2000 theatrical release of The Exorcist, Friedkin collaborated with CGI artists to make the scene appear more compelling. Since the film’s insidiousness comes from its vision as it is rooted in true fear. The Exorcist makes audiences; confront their deepest fears in the most effective way imaginable, which leads to its cult status and immensely persuasive nature. In conclusion, Rotten Tomatoes rated the movie “The Exorcist” the scariest film of all times.
Here’s why the “stairs” scene; was cut from the theatrical release of THE EXORCIST… #TheExorcist45 pic.twitter.com/VsclufP3J6
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Here’s why the “stairs” scene; was cut from the theatrical release of THE EXORCIST… #TheExorcist45 pic.twitter.com/VsclufP3J6
— FANGORIA (@FANGORIA) December 26, 2018
