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With THE EXORCIST, William Friedkin (THE FRENCH CONNECTION, THE BOYS IN THE BAND) rivals Hitchcock for heart-stopping terror in this deeply horrifying masterpiece that led to religious boycotts, fainting and nauseous audiences, and a commercial success that forever changed Hollywood. Linda Blair plays Regan, a 12-year-old girl possessed by the devil. After exhausting all the options of science, psychology,... See Full Description
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2 hrs. 01 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 26, 1973 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language and disturbing images. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Brothers
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$39,661,731 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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24 Frames Per Second, Edward Champion
"Of the reinstated footage, nothing need be said except that it adds little to the film." more...
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B+ |
Arrow in the Head,
"Watching this flick is like going a few rounds with Satan himself." more...
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A |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Here is one of the great horror films..." more...
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A- |
Cinema Sense,
"Those who remember the film from its original run will be surprised by the power with which the new and improved version resurfaces the old frightful memories. " more...
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A |
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