I'll be 70 next year. I saw this at 18. I slept in the living room for a week with the lights on and a Bible under my pillow. Still the most realistic and best acted horror film of all time. Every exorcism film after this pales in comparison. A masterpiece in filmmaking.
My father said he remembers it was dark when the movie let out and people were checking the back seats of their cars before they got in them because everybody was on edge.
@@kunserndsittizen2655 It simply depends on what scares you. Some find slasher horror such as you mentioned not scary since its well a bit cheesy. Horror is in the eye of the beholder.
Nobody could've played this role better than Linda Blair. She absolutely killed it & her name & reputation in the world of horror films shall NEVER go unnoticed.
I`ll never forget when I watched this film for the first time. I literally could not believe how good, how perfect Linda Blair was in this incomparable masterpiece.
As a tuff high school football player i watched this alone at movie theater. I locked the car doors on the way home scared shitless all the way. Still scares me lol! Peace from Northern Michigan!
Hey, Nox! My dad saw this in a theater when he was in his 30s and my mom said he came out white as a sheet! He refuses to watch it again. Lol. The demon likely gained entry to Regan via the ouija board and the Iraq prologue establishes Merrin as a former combatant of Pazuzu who recognizes the harbingers of his return. The priest faces the statue squaring off for a second confrontation and possessed Regan bellows his name when he enters the Georgetown residence. Father Merrin is played by legendary Swedish actor Max von Sydow who regularly starred in Ingmar Bergman films. There is a famous image of him as a medieval knight returned from the Crusades playing chess with a black-robed, white-faced Death on a stony beach in Sweden from Bergman's "The Seventh Seal" in 1957. There is a prequel to "The Exorcist" about Father Merrin's first encounter with the demon Pazuzu starring Stellan Skarsgard as a young Merrin in East Africa called "The Exorcist: The Beginning" from 2004 directed by Renny Harlin with some really terrifying scares that had people moaning with fear in the audience! Another really good movie about demonic possession is "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" directed by Scott Derrickson in 2005. The William Peter Blatty book William Friedkin adapted for this movie is based on a real incident in Missouri in 1949. A lot of freaky and spooky things happened during the film's production including a set fire, the deaths of nine people involved in the film, a back injury from a botched stunt suffered by Ellen Burstyn and a bit player who actually murdered someone for real six years later. The famous shot of Father Merrin standing in a shaft of light piercing the gloom outside the MacNeil residence is based on Rene Magritte's series of paintings called "Empire of Light". The green goop was split pea soup and the projectile vomit that splats in Karras' face was actually supposed to hit his chest! His shock is totally real! Linda Blair's incredible performance left such an indelible impression, she could never escape being associated with the role. Mercedes McCambridge, a veteran character actress from the '40's-'80's who lent support to many of Hollywood's leading ladies, was the voice of Pazuzu. She achieved the desired effect by gorging on raw eggs, chain-smoking and binge drinking before reading her lines! The Director's Cut features the famous "spider-walk" scene where a contortionist stand-in for Blair scuttles downstairs bent-over backwards like a spider! Karras' faith is renewed by this undeniably supernatural experience and the shock of Merrin's death forces him to be the vanguard of that faith. Only then is he able to expel Pazuzu from Regan by offering himself as a tasty alternative. Pazuzu opts for the priest's soul over the child's as the greater prize but is thwarted from seizing full control by the priest's newfound belief long enough for Karras to leap to his death thereby denying Pazuzu a host. When Regan kisses Father Dyer's cheek, it indicates to the audience she has been freed of the demon's grip. She has no conscious recollection of what occurred but seeing Dyer's collar stirs a subconscious compulsion to express gratitude. Some devout Christians feel this movie glorifies evil but it is actually a powerful example of the renewal of faith! Jason Miller, who played Father Damien Karras, is Jason Patric's dad.
Great reaction and review! It's refreshing to see a young viewer recognize how well written, well acted, and generally well made this film is. It's so much more than just a horror movie. It's one of the greatest films in cinematic history.
The mini statue the cop finds at the bottom of the stairs is not the relic found in Iraq. Keep watching and it will be revealed. Its subtle to keep an eye out.
Great to see you back, Nox! Very nice reaction and commentary! I love the way you comment on the cinematic nuances you see, like the push-ins, tie-ins and call-backs. I would have preferred a slightly longer version, a 30-minute edit is a tough ask for how complex this movie is, but nice job! I always enjoy your reactions! If you would like to watch a not-so-well-known, but (in my opinion, a truly-frightening) movie, try one called '"The Fourth Kind" (2009).
I appreciate the attention to detail in the film. When Fr. Karras was crippled and dying in the end at the bottom of the stairwell, he was able to squeeze his confessor's hand to confirm accepting his last rites. This is actually a thing IRL. If it is possible, a dying person is supposed to confirm their acceptance of the prayers of their Last Rites in whatever way they can. I spoke to a priest once who told me a similar real life story at the scene of an auto collision. This sort of stuff really happens, and some faithful are unfortunately aware enough to squeeze the priest's hand in a final act of humility and faith. I think it was a beautiful touch to the end of Fr. Karras' life. He was called home as a martyr to see his momma earlier than he thought.
Yay you're back! :D I always have trouble sleeping after watching this one, and I agree with you, most horror doesn't really scare me, but stuff like this, and Paranormal Activity definitely push my fear buttons :) My favourite fact about this movie is while the special effects won awards, the effects you *didn't* notice are the best! The "old" priest was only in his 40s at the time, but his old makeup is so good you don't even notice it. In fact it was SO GOOD that the actor had trouble getting roles after, because other movie makers thought he was a 70 year old applying for 40-year-old roles :)
@@pammcnary Before this movie the Ouija board was just a game, it didn't get this reputation until after this movie. To people who wonder, it is just a game and demons are not real.
Although I agree that Regan's use of the Ouija board likely opened her to the spirit world and eventually the possession, I don't think the Pazuzu amulet was a "cursed relic" or active agent in releasing the demon into the world. I think Fr. Merrin finding the amulet was more of a premonition that he was going to have to face this demon again. A lot of viewers think that the amulet somehow ended up in Georgetown, and that this is what the detective finds at the bottom of the steps, but that was just one of Regan's clay animal sculptures (made with the same dark green clay that the statue in the church was desecrated with, tying her to that as well), possibly suggesting a connection between her and Burke's death. A lot of this is made more clear in the book.
Fun Facts: The opening scene of the archaeological dig site was filmed in Iraq, in the ancient city of Hatra. The film was shot 6 years before Saddam Hussein and his was one-party dictatorship known as the "Baath Party" came into power.
Oh my god, you are adorable 🥰. I totally agree with you about paranormal horror. I own over 750 horror movies and even though I don't get scared anymore, it's the paranormal ones that are genuinely scarier. Blo*d and guts, zombies, vampires are great movies, but it's way more terrifying what you Can't see.
1:13 There's a time for every season, a reason to experience every emotion 1:17 Probably the crucifix scene, maybe the spider walk 1:33 Don't forget stalling 😅
One of the scariest movies of all time. It was the first time ever that a horror movie received a Best Picture nomination. Not even Hitchcock's 'Psycho' or 'Rosemary's Baby' accomplished that feat.
Thanks for the intelligent, respectful review of my favourite movie of all time! I enjoy watching reaction videos of the Exorcist, but sometimes reactors are just plain disrespectful. It's okay for reactors to not like a movie, but they can still be mature about it and don't have to trash it or make stupid jokes about it, either. So I'm always just a little wary sometimes and will scan the comments first to see if commenters are all riled up or not about the quality of the reaction before I decide to watch it. I'm so glad you were respectful and shared your feelings about the paranormal, analysis, and appreciation for the story, the acting, etc.. Great review.
If you want to see some of what came before, there were two prequel movies that center around the African exorcism that the priests mention that Father Marrin did before. There are two movies because when the first one was completed, Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), the production company was upset that the director had made a psychological horror movie instead of a more violent and gore filled movie they wanted. So they fired the original director, Paul Schrader, and hired Renny Harlin to reshoot 90% of the movie and released it the following year calling it Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005).
Cool reaction , great movie. I've seen The Exorcist hundreds of times over the years and I feel perhaps it's greatest virtue is not really the "horror" aspect..but it's believability (through great filmmaking, character development, great acting, and great storytelling). The movie does take it's time with the storytelling, thus allowing character development.. If it didn't, an audience wouldn't have cared as much for the the girl, the mom, the priest, etc.. and it wouldn't have as much emotional impact. It's also one of those rare films that you can watch many times and have a different experience. When I first saw it (late 70's, HBO) I seen it as any other horror film, then for a while I really appreciated the aesthetic and beauty of the cinematography. Years later, as a parent, I see the movie through the eyes of the mother, and now with reaction vids, etc... It really stands the test of time.
Part of me thinks that the doctors in the Exorcist and the Mayor in Jaws are far more frightening than Pazuzu. In both movies we are forced to sit on the outside, knowing that these "everyday" people are absolutely bonkers within the little bubble they live in. And we have the knowledge that their positions are absolutely idiotic and/or completely selfish and they just can't see it. And there are loads of people like them in the world.
Amityville II: The Possession was good to. 1982 film. I'm picky with horror. They have to be real good for me to like. Exorcist is one my favorites. So is The Exorcism of God 2021 film. R
When I first saw this movie, it ended with the priest jumping out the window. He jumped and the camera just stayed fixed on the window. That was the end. The scenes they added, since then, showing the girl after the exorcism, are really good.
I like the intelligent way this starts with lots of doubt and scientific explanations. It isn't unrealistic in the 20th century to avoid jumping to conclusions (and honestly in real life there's no such thing as demons or God/Satan..my belief anyway). Thanks for watching this classic masterpiece 😊
To quote the ghost with the most - "I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times... and it keeps getting funnier every time I see it!" 🤣🤣🤣 Kinda how I feel about watching reactions to The Exorcist. Linda Blair (all grown up) returns for a parody with Leslie Nielsen - Repossessed She is also in the college haunted house hazing movie Hell Night.
My guess is that other commenters have indicated that Exorcist 2 is really not worth watching. Exorcist 3 is quite good and is actually directed by the author of the novel of the original adaptation, and is quite creepy and disturbing, though in different ways that this film. There are additional films in the franchise, but I don't feel they come close to what this one achieved. Slow burn, table setting, taking time, character development, great acting and sound design and editing really can make a difference as we've seen. I saw this way too young and after like a 15-year break I undertook a self-imposed exposure therapy to watch this again and again despite the trauma, because it's such a well-made film. Glad I did it, despite the anxiety.d
I'm from DC and the real life case that author Willam Blatty uncovered as the basis for the book occurred in Mt. Rainier, MD. And the Exorcist steps is nowhere near the house that is supposed to be on Prospect Street
Thank you for your reaction to this classic movie. That girl (Linda Blair) did receive an oscar nomination. If you want to see another send up of The Exorcist, check out an SNL skit featuring Richard Pryor on youtube.
When I was much younger I saw this in the theater in a predominantly black area of town. I only mention it because at one point I had to go pee. As I was going back into the movie, there were about three real big black guys calling me nuts for going back in and saying no way there were gonna go back. They were scared to death and I just always found that amusing.
Modern viewers are jaded by modern movies. They tend to try to understand by these newer films. That item found at the bottom of the steps was one of Regan's animals. Martin recognized the head at the digging. He had met the Demon before, as mentioned. There is only one, Demons nearly always say "We". There was no " totem" passed around. The second movie explains why Regan, the name of the Demon (he is a Lust Demon, hence the sexual stuff), and more about the earlier exorcism by Merrin. The Character of Regan was played by 3 actresses. Linda Blair was a little girl when filmed. She did most of the action, but there was no way they had her do that Crucifixion scene. For those overly too too scenes, they had an adult body double. Then, her voice when possessed was done by Mercedes McCambridge. She really roughed her voice up for this. They had Linda mouth the words, the foul ones were rushed a bit so it would only look like she said them.
this isn't a "bump-in-the-night" horror film. its a "possession" horror film. and probably the best one of that type ever made. for 2 real good "bump-in-the-night" horror films watch 1963's "the haunting" or 1980's "the changeling." also japanese horror films like "ju-on: the grudge" (2002) and "creepy hide and seek" (2010) are just excellent! thanks for the video smiley.
The scene of the archaeological dig, they found that head piece of a miniature statue, it happens to be demonic and when they dug it up, they unleashed the evil out into the world, Regan unwittingly used the Ouija board and the demon made contact under the guise of "Captain Howdy".
A few years ago I was a courier for studios in the L.A. area. I had a dispatch to go to the director William Friedkin's house to pick up something for a delivery. Half hour from getting there I was re-routed to a different call instead of that one. Was so mad. I wanted to tell him (in a nice way) how much that movie tripped me up when I saw it when I was younger..... Good to see you back.
I was 12 years old when I saw this in theatres. You must understand there was nothing like this before. There were protestors with signs against the profanity and graphic violence. This movie was Bannned in many towns across the usa nd europe. When watching several people got up, screamed and ran out. One guy got up and vomited right in the isle by me. i was happy it was bright sunlight outside. You did not explore the Ouija board connection? They were popular. We would play with them all the time. U can make your own. Draw diagram and get light glass. The spirits will answer questions to things impossible they would know. You just must tell me firmly, GO when done. Dont feel bad I still think this ins Number 1 scary movie , with Alien '79 number 2. I did not get strange effects, as many have. Check out youtube reactions by EOM and Devin G. I lol they ligite fearful of watching
So glad you seen this masterpiece of Storytelling I’ve seen and read the novel it’s really bout faith the young priest struggle with his faith Demon Pazuzu tested his faith by attacking his church and his mom also the same Demon fought old priest before reference in movie exorcist lasted months damm near killed him why he got shaken up when he seen Demon Pazuzu the statue you seen in the beginning want a rematch with the old priest the same demon when father Merrin and Damien doing the Exorcist the little girl just a bait Demon use to get to Father Merrin and Damien explains way more into the Novel only horror movie got nominated for 10 Oscars Included best picture
The novel is a great read too. The film left out some subplots that really added to the minor characters. Eg Lieutenant Kinderman it's not a bumbling detective, he just likes to present that way. He was figuring out that Reagan was the one that desecrated the statues by noticing the clay was the same used in her figurines. Another example is that Karl was so willing to go shopping for rat traps despite his wife telling him the stores were closed because that was an excuse to go visit their daughter who's an addict did everyone else thinks is dead.
I hope RUclips are sending some checks your way because they put enough ads in, thought you should know because they normally don't like to pay people who cuss as much as you. Personally I find it refreshing that you haven't succumbed to the RUclips overlords. Great reaction by the way, looking forward to more.
I like to watch reactions to this movie for the same reason I stayed to watch it a second time when it first came out. People walked out, were screaming, some vomited, it was great to see this in a theater just for that. My favorite part is when the priest first talks to her and she calls herself "us". When it first came out, it was quite the conversation starter. I enjoyed your reaction as always. Thank you for your efforts making these videos.
I'm not a patreon but would like to at least suggest you watch the Lego movie. You don't have to be a kid to love it and it's funny with a good message to it for adults and kids alike. I know you will enjoy it....
Just happened to stumble across your channel and noticed the movie your watching so I clicked on outta curiosity. This is my first time watching a reaction to a movie and you picked The One to watch. LOL.Then after seeing you mention your afraid of Regular Paranormal I just Had To stick around to see your reaction. I honestly believe it's gonna be worth my time simply to watch you Piss Your Pants. LOL.. Kidding .. no I'm not. See ya in 30:49.
Been way too long since I paid you and your stuff a visit. So sorry. The 1970s is when Warner Bros. really kicked into high gear. Out of the 8 major studios from decades earlier their brand had the edgiest personality to it, so the cynicism of 70s culture was their natural habitat. They also had a reasonable(-ish?) understanding of creative freedom: on The Exorcist, they gave William Peter Blatty (author of the book) the go-ahead to produce the film himself which is why a slow, literary quality shines through. Blatty and the director he hired, William Friedkin, chose less-known actors who would given them the realism they wanted. Jason Miller was an off-Broadway playwright before his role as Father Damien. Max von Sydow's career was based in Sweden before playing Father Merrin. Ellen Burstyn was a recent Oscar nominee but still wasn't getting much work before playing Regan's mother. Linda Blair was 13 when cast as Regan and had done 2 previous films that are now obscure. They did use a stunt double named Eileen Dietz for the gnarliest of the Regan scenes. Dietz then painted her face a sickly color and they edited frames of her face in as the vision Father Damien has of Pazuzu. Apparently the Warner execs were against Blatty and Friedkin going to Iraq to shoot the prologue, since even back then things were volatile. But the Iraqi government cooperated just fine and protected the Warner crew in exchange for supplying high-wage work to unemployed Iraqi laborers. The Exorcist was Warner's biggest moneymaker at the time. It was released on Boxing Day '73 in major cities and exploded into more and more theaters when the holidays ended ... even a couple months later, when Warner gave audiences Blazing Saddles as a palate cleanser, the box office for Exorcist didn't slow down. Hope the rest of your summer is great, Nox.
Nox...We've missed you so much!!!!!🤓. I don't know if you mentioned why you've been gone so long but we understand life gets in the way. We're always blessed to have you when we can. A great reaction as usual.
Considered the scariest movie ever made. Traumatized generations of people. Nothing like this was released during it's time. Hollywood doesn't dare to release anything truly like this anymore.
When this came out, it freaked folks so bad they were getting sick in the aisles and foyer, or simply leaving to avoid it. 😂😂😂 I didn't see it until a few years later because I was only 10 when it was in the theater, and NO WAY my parents were gonna take me! 😂😂😂
That version is terrible. ”The version you’ve never seen”. The original theatrical version is better, the only thing lacking is the spider walk scene. There is nothing ”ucensored” being spectacular about it, mr. Bad Ass.
I'll be 70 next year. I saw this at 18. I slept in the living room for a week with the lights on and a Bible under my pillow. Still the most realistic and best acted horror film of all time. Every exorcism film after this pales in comparison. A masterpiece in filmmaking.
My father said he remembers it was dark when the movie let out and people were checking the back seats of their cars before they got in them because everybody was on edge.
This movie is not scary at all. HALLOWEEN is scary as well as TEXAS CHAINSAW
@@kunserndsittizen2655 It simply depends on what scares you. Some find slasher horror such as you mentioned not scary since its well a bit cheesy. Horror is in the eye of the beholder.
@@top_gallant this movie was cheesy. HALLOWEEN and TEXAS CHAINSAW could happen.
@@kunserndsittizen2655 lol.
Nobody could've played this role better than Linda Blair. She absolutely killed it & her name & reputation in the world of horror films shall NEVER go unnoticed.
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Linda was ROBBED of the Oscar. I'm still fuming about it.
I`ll never forget when I watched this film for the first time. I literally could not believe how good, how perfect
Linda Blair was in this incomparable masterpiece.
@@TPOrchestra Totally agree. She was only 14 years old when they filmed it!
@@NoxSoSubtleyou give me a serious B0NER
As a tuff high school football player i watched this alone at movie theater. I locked the car doors on the way home scared shitless all the way. Still scares me lol! Peace from Northern Michigan!
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Hey, Nox! My dad saw this in a theater when he was in his 30s and my mom said he came out white as a sheet! He refuses to watch it again. Lol.
The demon likely gained entry to Regan via the ouija board and the Iraq prologue establishes Merrin as a former combatant of Pazuzu who recognizes the harbingers of his return. The priest faces the statue squaring off for a second confrontation and possessed Regan bellows his name when he enters the Georgetown residence.
Father Merrin is played by legendary Swedish actor Max von Sydow who regularly starred in Ingmar Bergman films. There is a famous image of him as a medieval knight returned from the Crusades playing chess with a black-robed, white-faced Death on a stony beach in Sweden from Bergman's "The Seventh Seal" in 1957. There is a prequel to "The Exorcist" about Father Merrin's first encounter with the demon Pazuzu starring Stellan Skarsgard as a young Merrin in East Africa called "The Exorcist: The Beginning" from 2004 directed by Renny Harlin with some really terrifying scares that had people moaning with fear in the audience!
Another really good movie about demonic possession is "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" directed by Scott Derrickson in 2005.
The William Peter Blatty book William Friedkin adapted for this movie is based on a real incident in Missouri in 1949. A lot of freaky and spooky things happened during the film's production including a set fire, the deaths of nine people involved in the film, a back injury from a botched stunt suffered by Ellen Burstyn and a bit player who actually murdered someone for real six years later.
The famous shot of Father Merrin standing in a shaft of light piercing the gloom outside the MacNeil residence is based on Rene Magritte's series of paintings called "Empire of Light".
The green goop was split pea soup and the projectile vomit that splats in Karras' face was actually supposed to hit his chest! His shock is totally real!
Linda Blair's incredible performance left such an indelible impression, she could never escape being associated with the role.
Mercedes McCambridge, a veteran character actress from the '40's-'80's who lent support to many of Hollywood's leading ladies, was the voice of Pazuzu. She achieved the desired effect by gorging on raw eggs, chain-smoking and binge drinking before reading her lines!
The Director's Cut features the famous "spider-walk" scene where a contortionist stand-in for Blair scuttles downstairs bent-over backwards like a spider!
Karras' faith is renewed by this undeniably supernatural experience and the shock of Merrin's death forces him to be the vanguard of that faith. Only then is he able to expel Pazuzu from Regan by offering himself as a tasty alternative. Pazuzu opts for the priest's soul over the child's as the greater prize but is thwarted from seizing full control by the priest's newfound belief long enough for Karras to leap to his death thereby denying Pazuzu a host. When Regan kisses Father Dyer's cheek, it indicates to the audience she has been freed of the demon's grip. She has no conscious recollection of what occurred but seeing Dyer's collar stirs a subconscious compulsion to express gratitude. Some devout Christians feel this movie glorifies evil but it is actually a powerful example of the renewal of faith!
Jason Miller, who played Father Damien Karras, is Jason Patric's dad.
Thank you for all the vital and revelatory information.You’ve obviously done a lot of homework.
I love watching you young people discover this incredible movie.
woah, Nox is back! Exciting!!
This movie is one that you should have seen in a dark movie theater when it came out
Couldn't agree more! Scared me to death in 75'. Peace!
@@garyzink1927 my grandma said someone was sitting behind her & threw up all over her!
Alone!
Father Karras also promised Regan's mom that her daughter was not going to die, and his promise was kept.
Fun watching you watch this
Great reaction and review! It's refreshing to see a young viewer recognize how well written, well acted, and generally well made this film is. It's so much more than just a horror movie. It's one of the greatest films in cinematic history.
Agree with you 100%.
Very true.
The mini statue the cop finds at the bottom of the stairs is not the relic found in Iraq. Keep watching and it will be revealed. Its subtle to keep an eye out.
Great to see you back, Nox! Very nice reaction and commentary! I love the way you comment on the cinematic nuances you see, like the push-ins, tie-ins and call-backs. I would have preferred a slightly longer version, a 30-minute edit is a tough ask for how complex this movie is, but nice job! I always enjoy your reactions!
If you would like to watch a not-so-well-known, but (in my opinion, a truly-frightening) movie, try one called '"The Fourth Kind" (2009).
I appreciate the attention to detail in the film.
When Fr. Karras was crippled and dying in the end at the bottom of the stairwell, he was able to squeeze his confessor's hand to confirm accepting his last rites. This is actually a thing IRL.
If it is possible, a dying person is supposed to confirm their acceptance of the prayers of their Last Rites in whatever way they can. I spoke to a priest once who told me a similar real life story at the scene of an auto collision. This sort of stuff really happens, and some faithful are unfortunately aware enough to squeeze the priest's hand in a final act of humility and faith.
I think it was a beautiful touch to the end of Fr. Karras' life.
He was called home as a martyr to see his momma earlier than he thought.
Yay you're back! :D
I always have trouble sleeping after watching this one, and I agree with you, most horror doesn't really scare me, but stuff like this, and Paranormal Activity definitely push my fear buttons :)
My favourite fact about this movie is while the special effects won awards, the effects you *didn't* notice are the best! The "old" priest was only in his 40s at the time, but his old makeup is so good you don't even notice it. In fact it was SO GOOD that the actor had trouble getting roles after, because other movie makers thought he was a 70 year old applying for 40-year-old roles :)
9:13 The Priest dug up the evil spirt at the beginning of the movie , and it was unleashed . It came to Regan when she used the board .
Finally, someone gets the Ouija board connection!!
@@pammcnary Before this movie the Ouija board was just a game, it didn't get this reputation until after this movie. To people who wonder, it is just a game and demons are not real.
Although I agree that Regan's use of the Ouija board likely opened her to the spirit world and eventually the possession, I don't think the Pazuzu amulet was a "cursed relic" or active agent in releasing the demon into the world. I think Fr. Merrin finding the amulet was more of a premonition that he was going to have to face this demon again. A lot of viewers think that the amulet somehow ended up in Georgetown, and that this is what the detective finds at the bottom of the steps, but that was just one of Regan's clay animal sculptures (made with the same dark green clay that the statue in the church was desecrated with, tying her to that as well), possibly suggesting a connection between her and Burke's death. A lot of this is made more clear in the book.
Your reactions are wonderful Nox 🥰 I just hope you weren't too traumatised with this one!
Fun Facts: The opening scene of the archaeological dig site was filmed in Iraq, in the ancient city of Hatra. The film was shot 6 years before Saddam Hussein and his was one-party dictatorship known as the "Baath Party" came into power.
Max von Sydow was younger than I am now when he performed this character, incredible performance from him.
So great to see you back again!
They did not have CGI back then.So the fact that they were able to pull off what they pulled off is amazing
30 minutes is too short for this movie.
Exactly
Oh my god, you are adorable 🥰. I totally agree with you about paranormal horror. I own over 750 horror movies and even though I don't get scared anymore, it's the paranormal ones that are genuinely scarier. Blo*d and guts, zombies, vampires are great movies, but it's way more terrifying what you Can't see.
1:13 There's a time for every season, a reason to experience every emotion
1:17 Probably the crucifix scene, maybe the spider walk
1:33 Don't forget stalling 😅
One of the scariest movies of all time. It was the first time ever that a horror movie received a Best Picture nomination. Not even Hitchcock's 'Psycho' or 'Rosemary's Baby' accomplished that feat.
You're back, wonderful!
Thanks for the intelligent, respectful review of my favourite movie of all time! I enjoy watching reaction videos of the Exorcist, but sometimes reactors are just plain disrespectful. It's okay for reactors to not like a movie, but they can still be mature about it and don't have to trash it or make stupid jokes about it, either. So I'm always just a little wary sometimes and will scan the comments first to see if commenters are all riled up or not about the quality of the reaction before I decide to watch it. I'm so glad you were respectful and shared your feelings about the paranormal, analysis, and appreciation for the story, the acting, etc.. Great review.
If you want to see some of what came before, there were two prequel movies that center around the African exorcism that the priests mention that Father Marrin did before. There are two movies because when the first one was completed, Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), the production company was upset that the director had made a psychological horror movie instead of a more violent and gore filled movie they wanted. So they fired the original director, Paul Schrader, and hired Renny Harlin to reshoot 90% of the movie and released it the following year calling it Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005).
Cool reaction , great movie. I've seen The Exorcist hundreds of times over the years and I feel perhaps it's greatest virtue is not really the "horror" aspect..but it's believability (through great filmmaking, character development, great acting, and great storytelling). The movie does take it's time with the storytelling, thus allowing character development.. If it didn't, an audience wouldn't have cared as much for the the girl, the mom, the priest, etc.. and it wouldn't have as much emotional impact. It's also one of those rare films that you can watch many times and have a different experience. When I first saw it (late 70's, HBO) I seen it as any other horror film, then for a while I really appreciated the aesthetic and beauty of the cinematography. Years later, as a parent, I see the movie through the eyes of the mother, and now with reaction vids, etc... It really stands the test of time.
The film definitely hits harder when you see it through a parent's eyes...
Part of me thinks that the doctors in the Exorcist and the Mayor in Jaws are far more frightening than Pazuzu. In both movies we are forced to sit on the outside, knowing that these "everyday" people are absolutely bonkers within the little bubble they live in. And we have the knowledge that their positions are absolutely idiotic and/or completely selfish and they just can't see it. And there are loads of people like them in the world.
Amityville II: The Possession was good to. 1982 film. I'm picky with horror. They have to be real good for me to like. Exorcist is one my favorites. So is The Exorcism of God 2021 film.
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Noxy!!! You’re back!
When I first saw this movie, it ended with the priest jumping out the window. He jumped and the camera just stayed fixed on the window. That was the end. The scenes they added, since then, showing the girl after the exorcism, are really good.
At least there’s a happy ending. 💛😂 Stay away from ouija boards.
I 've seen some of your reactions. When you begin to blow between your teeth, something bad's gonna happen. Love it ;)
I like the intelligent way this starts with lots of doubt and scientific explanations. It isn't unrealistic in the 20th century to avoid jumping to conclusions (and honestly in real life there's no such thing as demons or God/Satan..my belief anyway). Thanks for watching this classic masterpiece 😊
Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair deserved Oscars. 🏆
To quote the ghost with the most - "I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times... and it keeps getting funnier every time I see it!"
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Kinda how I feel about watching reactions to The Exorcist.
Linda Blair (all grown up) returns for a parody with Leslie Nielsen - Repossessed
She is also in the college haunted house hazing movie Hell Night.
When this came out ppl were literally throwing up... passing out..ambulances.... running out of the theaters... God im glad i grew up back then 😂🤘🔥🤘
My guess is that other commenters have indicated that Exorcist 2 is really not worth watching. Exorcist 3 is quite good and is actually directed by the author of the novel of the original adaptation, and is quite creepy and disturbing, though in different ways that this film. There are additional films in the franchise, but I don't feel they come close to what this one achieved. Slow burn, table setting, taking time, character development, great acting and sound design and editing really can make a difference as we've seen. I saw this way too young and after like a 15-year break I undertook a self-imposed exposure therapy to watch this again and again despite the trauma, because it's such a well-made film. Glad I did it, despite the anxiety.d
I'm from DC and the real life case that author Willam Blatty uncovered as the basis for the book occurred in Mt. Rainier, MD. And the Exorcist steps is nowhere near the house that is supposed to be on Prospect Street
Now, The Conjuring.
Thank you for your reaction to this classic movie. That girl (Linda Blair) did receive an oscar nomination. If you want to see another send up of The Exorcist, check out an SNL skit featuring Richard Pryor on youtube.
When I was much younger I saw this in the theater in a predominantly black area of town. I only mention it because at one point I had to go pee. As I was going back into the movie, there were about three real big black guys calling me nuts for going back in and saying no way there were gonna go back. They were scared to death and I just always found that amusing.
I was 14 in 1973 when I saw this in the cinema and I regret it to this day!
Modern viewers are jaded by modern movies. They tend to try to understand by these newer films. That item found at the bottom of the steps was one of Regan's animals. Martin recognized the head at the digging. He had met the Demon before, as mentioned. There is only one, Demons nearly always say "We". There was no " totem" passed around. The second movie explains why Regan, the name of the Demon (he is a Lust Demon, hence the sexual stuff), and more about the earlier exorcism by Merrin. The Character of Regan was played by 3 actresses. Linda Blair was a little girl when filmed. She did most of the action, but there was no way they had her do that Crucifixion scene. For those overly too too scenes, they had an adult body double. Then, her voice when possessed was done by Mercedes McCambridge. She really roughed her voice up for this. They had Linda mouth the words, the foul ones were rushed a bit so it would only look like she said them.
this isn't a "bump-in-the-night" horror film. its a "possession" horror film. and probably the best one of that type ever made. for 2 real good "bump-in-the-night" horror films watch 1963's "the haunting" or 1980's "the changeling." also japanese horror films like "ju-on: the grudge" (2002) and "creepy hide and seek" (2010) are just excellent! thanks for the video smiley.
Keep in mind that Linda Blair was only 12 years old when she did this role!!!😮😮
Great to see you back. You smart insightful, charming, beautiful reactor. You..
The scene of the archaeological dig, they found that head piece of a miniature statue, it happens to be demonic and when they dug it up, they unleashed the evil out into the world, Regan unwittingly used the Ouija board and the demon made contact under the guise of "Captain Howdy".
This movie is more creepy than jumpscary. Still a masterpiece. 👻👻👻
Movies back in the 70s were more of a slow burn and they let the story breathe more so than movies today especially the horror genre...
A few years ago I was a courier for studios in the L.A. area. I had a dispatch to go to the director William Friedkin's house to pick up something for a delivery. Half hour from getting there I was re-routed to a different call instead of that one. Was so mad. I wanted to tell him (in a nice way) how much that movie tripped me up when I saw it when I was younger..... Good to see you back.
I was 12 years old when I saw this in theatres. You must understand there was nothing like this before. There were protestors with signs against the profanity and graphic violence. This movie was Bannned in many towns across the usa nd europe. When watching several people got up, screamed and ran out. One guy got up and vomited right in the isle by me. i was happy it was bright sunlight outside. You did not explore the Ouija board connection? They were popular. We would play with them all the time. U can make your own. Draw diagram and get light glass. The spirits will answer questions to things impossible they would know. You just must tell me firmly, GO when done.
Dont feel bad I still think this ins Number 1 scary movie , with Alien '79 number 2. I did not get strange effects, as many have. Check out youtube reactions by EOM and Devin G. I lol they ligite fearful of watching
They used Anderson's Pea Soup for the vomit.
"is she to going to die?"
"No"
Fr Dyer was an actual Jesuit and he taught Phillip Seymore Hoffman in high school here in Rochester
I was 13 in 1973 so I didn’t get to see it at the theatre.after this watch a short documentary called the culture impact of the exorcist.
the spirit cared nothing about Regan or Danian, it was there for a rematch with Merrin and it won
i love this movie so much my second favorite horror movie of all time 😁👍
Evil Dead 2013 Unrated.........based on what you've said, you'll love it........or will you😈😈😈😈😈😁
So glad you seen this masterpiece of Storytelling I’ve seen and read the novel it’s really bout faith the young priest struggle with his faith Demon Pazuzu tested his faith by attacking his church and his mom also the same Demon fought old priest before reference in movie exorcist lasted months damm near killed him why he got shaken up when he seen Demon Pazuzu the statue you seen in the beginning want a rematch with the old priest the same demon when father Merrin and Damien doing the Exorcist the little girl just a bait Demon use to get to Father Merrin and Damien explains way more into the Novel only horror movie got nominated for 10 Oscars Included best picture
Great reaction!!! This movie it's unique.
NICE TO HAVE YOU BACK SWEETHEART
The novel is a great read too. The film left out some subplots that really added to the minor characters. Eg Lieutenant Kinderman it's not a bumbling detective, he just likes to present that way. He was figuring out that Reagan was the one that desecrated the statues by noticing the clay was the same used in her figurines. Another example is that Karl was so willing to go shopping for rat traps despite his wife telling him the stores were closed because that was an excuse to go visit their daughter who's an addict did everyone else thinks is dead.
The 3 Eyed Raven...
~~ Always remember - this film is best enjoyed with a nice hot bowl of pea soup and a tall cool glass of holy water ..
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this is a film about yourself with ten seconds of movie
I hope RUclips are sending some checks your way because they put enough ads in, thought you should know because they normally don't like to pay people who cuss as much as you. Personally I find it refreshing that you haven't succumbed to the RUclips overlords. Great reaction by the way, looking forward to more.
7:09 Look at their astonished faces. That is true horror. Somebody taking a giant piss on the living room carpet.
I like to watch reactions to this movie for the same reason I stayed to watch it a second time when it first came out. People walked out, were screaming, some vomited, it was great to see this in a theater just for that. My favorite part is when the priest first talks to her and she calls herself "us". When it first came out, it was quite the conversation starter. I enjoyed your reaction as always. Thank you for your efforts making these videos.
I'm not a patreon but would like to at least suggest you watch the Lego movie. You don't have to be a kid to love it and it's funny with a good message to it for adults and kids alike. I know you will enjoy it....
I'm still waiting for you to finish Band of Brothers, which is a compliment on how you reacted to the rest of the series.
Coming Saturday!! 🙂
Just happened to stumble across your channel and noticed the movie your watching so I clicked on outta curiosity. This is my first time watching a reaction to a movie and you picked The One to watch. LOL.Then after seeing you mention your afraid of Regular Paranormal I just Had To stick around to see your reaction. I honestly believe it's gonna be worth my time simply to watch you Piss Your Pants. LOL.. Kidding .. no I'm not. See ya in 30:49.
Noxy!!!! are you ok??? was crazy worried bout ya, great to see you back! ok... now time to watch the review! Hugs
Same. The only kind of horror that scares me xd
Been way too long since I paid you and your stuff a visit. So sorry.
The 1970s is when Warner Bros. really kicked into high gear. Out of the 8 major studios from decades earlier their brand had the edgiest personality to it, so the cynicism of 70s culture was their natural habitat. They also had a reasonable(-ish?) understanding of creative freedom: on The Exorcist, they gave William Peter Blatty (author of the book) the go-ahead to produce the film himself which is why a slow, literary quality shines through.
Blatty and the director he hired, William Friedkin, chose less-known actors who would given them the realism they wanted. Jason Miller was an off-Broadway playwright before his role as Father Damien. Max von Sydow's career was based in Sweden before playing Father Merrin. Ellen Burstyn was a recent Oscar nominee but still wasn't getting much work before playing Regan's mother. Linda Blair was 13 when cast as Regan and had done 2 previous films that are now obscure.
They did use a stunt double named Eileen Dietz for the gnarliest of the Regan scenes. Dietz then painted her face a sickly color and they edited frames of her face in as the vision Father Damien has of Pazuzu.
Apparently the Warner execs were against Blatty and Friedkin going to Iraq to shoot the prologue, since even back then things were volatile. But the Iraqi government cooperated just fine and protected the Warner crew in exchange for supplying high-wage work to unemployed Iraqi laborers.
The Exorcist was Warner's biggest moneymaker at the time. It was released on Boxing Day '73 in major cities and exploded into more and more theaters when the holidays ended ... even a couple months later, when Warner gave audiences Blazing Saddles as a palate cleanser, the box office for Exorcist didn't slow down.
Hope the rest of your summer is great, Nox.
😂what's scary is the funk of that bed after that ordeal. Demons being just nasty.
Haha seriously!!
The sequel’s are interesting as well
@Slankadanka I just like how they made part 2 seem mythical in some way and James Earl Jones part as a tribal Shaman
@Slankadanka ya part 3 was bad ass but I was kind of disappointed with the ending
01:50 Lol. In "ancient times," these places weren't ruins.
Nox...We've missed you so much!!!!!🤓. I don't know if you mentioned why you've been gone so long but we understand life gets in the way. We're always blessed to have you when we can. A great reaction as usual.
glad youre back. you did better than i expected. btw, you've got model looks. have you ever modeled?
Movie suggestion the omen from 1976 leading actor gregory peck
"mom can we get a horse?"
Me: rich folks problems lol
You should check out the 2010 film, "Devil." Direct by John Erick Dowdle.
That is an excellent thriller of a movie.
Not convinced that this is terrifying for you. Too much smiling/giggling!
i thought you were smoking a cigar for a moment, but its just your finger
Very happy to see you’re well 💕
Please react to exorcist 3
All the scenes were not Linda Blair.
Considered the scariest movie ever made. Traumatized generations of people. Nothing like this was released during it's time. Hollywood doesn't dare to release anything truly like this anymore.
Best reaction to this movie by anyone so far, brilliant!
Awww thanks!! 🥰
Did you ever whatch the last part of band of brothers?
I did! The video’s coming Saturday 🙂
Great to see you. Thank you for what you do. I look forward to watching more. Thumbs up
Hey, nice to see you back. Looking forward to this reaction! But first...🕙💤🛏☕🍳👹👀
When this came out, it freaked folks so bad they were getting sick in the aisles and foyer, or simply leaving to avoid it. 😂😂😂 I didn't see it until a few years later because I was only 10 when it was in the theater, and NO WAY my parents were gonna take me! 😂😂😂
Damn, girl, you are just about the cutest thing ever!!
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[Evil laugh] At last we get your reaction on this!
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NEXT TIME DO THE UNCENSORED VERSION
directors cut
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That version is terrible. ”The version you’ve never seen”. The original theatrical version is better, the only thing lacking is the spider walk scene. There is nothing ”ucensored” being spectacular about it, mr. Bad Ass.
She Strikes Again ❤ 🙌 Thank you 🎉 your videos uplift my spirit
Awww so glad to hear!!