As this movie avoids traditional horror tropes…I always considered it a drama about the mystery of faith. It’s Karras’ story more than anybody. It is the scariest film of all time…period.
To me it’s more about evil’s relationship to humans, and humans’ relationship with evil. Why can some people commit evil acts with ease, while others can’t even fathom it? It doesn’t answer the question; rather it deepens the mystery- and thus the touch of psychiatry.
Great overview. I've always maintained that The Exorcist, at heart, was a story about faith. I do wish they'd been able to include some of the subplots from the novel in the film.
I think this story is really about two people, Karras and Chris. They are from opposite ends of society, but both are unable to help those they love the most. Karras unable to financially care for his mother, and Chris facing a spiritual crisis that none of her wealth can solve. Feeling he failed his mother, Karras matches Chris's unbreakable courage to save Regan from unspeakable horror. In the end it's a story of love, sacrifice, and restored faith.
This was a great breakdown of this fantastic movie! I like to think that Mr. Blatty would appreciate how you explained the details. Would love to see a breakdown of Exorcist 3 from you.
Pazuzu could be a representation of Reagan’s sexual abuse and the resulting PTSD. The demon’s taunting remarks about her mother’s *sucking cox*, not to mention the crucifix scene, potentially allude to the torment. Burke Dennings, Chris’ colleague, seems as though he’s got ulterior motives for Chris and/or Reagan. The girl’s begging her mother to “make it stop” could very well be a plea to recognize some form of abuse that either her absent father or Dennings may have inflicted. Chris, of course, is too wrapped up in her career to pay full attention to her daughter and acknowledge her concerns as legitimate
Its certainly a potential subtext but by no means certain and not integral to the story. What i like about older films like this is that they are often open to various readings and interpretations. Not everything is explained through boring black and white exposition.
It does inspire the question of why the filmmakers chose a demon figure with an enormous erect phallus. Is this detail relevant to the notion of Reagan's sexual abuse?
This movie built a story around Father Karras and Chris, but the core of it all was about revenge and Father Marin knew it. The beginning of the movie shows that and when father Karras is listening to the recording. The demon/s are saying how they want the priest Marin.. and at the end the demon got what it wanted, the death of Father Marin. Father Karras beats the demon and saves the teenage girl..
Pazuzu didn't want Merrin to die. He wanted him to quit or lose his faith. That's why Regan looks so shocked while Karris works on Merrin. Her giggle is about Karris' frustration. In the book, Pazuzu is angry when Merrin dies. He yells at Karris to revive him.
Rewatched this (Theatrical Cut) on 1st October as part of 31 days of October Challenge. Must say although I appreciate its place in movie history, I didn’t rate it highly watching it in 2023. Saw it as a kid on a rented VHS tape and purchased it when it received a DVD release but not sure if I ever watched that or not. Certainly had never seen it in HD so the new 4K UHD release was a big upgrade. Will watch the Extended Director’s Cut and probably listen to one or more of the audio commentaries to learn more about the making of this movie.
What is your issue with the film? As the narrator said, this was the scariest possible film that could be made in 1973 for anything even close didn't exist. Most culturally impactful film ever made...by a wide margin.
@@OneTakeVids I saw the Duck Dynasty movie recently I recommend it decent Bio-pic movie not too sappy with the Jesus message shows the dark side of his life before he got into praising the lawd
Jason Miller was amazing in this movie, and I agree that his character was the center of the narrative. From his acting skills, to the striking contours of his face, Miller was captivating and convincing. I have done a lot of research on this movie, and found it fascinating that Friedkin (brilliant, but undeniably an egomaniac) did the extended version in part out his respect for Blatty and a desire to placate Blatty's dissatisfaction with some aspects of the original. Anyway, great video. Hope you don't mind a little plug, but my band Rosetta West tries to sublimate some aspects of this topic in our music. Thanks.
Always enjoy your unique insights and analysis! Huge Request... would you PLEASE consider doing a deep analysis on Jonathon Nolan's Westworld series, which featured his brother and wife's talented minds too??? There are soo many fascinating layers to it, and I know you're analysis would be amazing!!! Any even remotely good review has yet to deliver, as it seems to go over a lot of people's heads.
I think there is without a doubt an understory of sexual abuse. There's no real explanation or reason for why Burke Dennings (a pretty shady character) to be in Regan's room before he got thrown out the window. If you look at the movie from this angle... the violence and sexual outbursts, the scarring and darkness taking over the child and her innocence. The self-infliction.... makes a lot of sense the possession is also an analogy.
Yes that is the question we are asking years later: Burke Dennings' motives for what we don't see, and only find out in the aftermath. Were these scenes ever filmed, can any Exorcist tragics out there tell us either way?
In the opening Iraq prologue, when Father Merrin discovers the Pazuzu head medallion, he is seen discussing it with a colleague, and the phrase used is "Evil against evil." In Pazuzu mythology, it is said that Pazuzu is so evil of a spirit that other evil spirits are terrified of him, and that wearing that medallion, while indeed evil, is meant to repel lesser evil spirits to do harm against the one wearing it. Think of it sort of like a "fight fire with fire" sort of idea. I bring this up because since the film all but confirms that Regan is possessed by Pazuzu, one fan theory I have heard is that when Regan plays with the Ouija Board and meets "Captain Howdy" as she calls him, she may have let slip that Burke Dennings was possibly abusing her in the sexual sense, and that maybe she invited Pazuzu in to help with that. So on the night when Burke died, he may have tried to have his way with Regan, not realizing she had a new "friend" and got tossed out the window and down the stairs to his death. However, the trade-off was that Pazuzu didn't plan on leaving Regan after he "protected" her. One of my favorite film analysts, Rob Ager, actually did a video about this theory. Search Rob Ager The Exorcist in the RUclips search bar and find the video entitled The Dark Underbelly of The Exorcist and you will find it. He ultimately doesn't believe the theory himself, but does find it a fascinating subtext to explore.
As for Burke being in her room if he was watching her he prob hear something and went to her room to check. The way she talks about him earlier to her mom makes me think it had nothing to do with him
The sexual abuse theory reminds me of people who think The Shining is about the moon landing being faked. Just people who have watched the film too many times and insist they have found the hidden meaning, despite the fact the writer of the novel and the director have never said this movie was about anything other than the literal demonic possession of a girl.
Well explained. What do u make of the medallion found with the demon idol in Iraq? They mention it as being from a different period. I’ve never heard that explained. I feel it was buried with the idol at some point after Merrin’s first battle to hold the demon but I’m not sure. And what some people call “slow” is all about building tension and an uncomfortable feeling and character development.
This was great review from a novice of the movie, in fact pazuzu was protecting her from his wife lamshtu , this is for shadow in the beginning “ evil against evil “ the priest were not enough, so pazuzu shows up at the end to show power vs power she’s not worshiping she’s in fear .
Look at 9:58 - you see a subliminal overlay of Father Merrin aiding Karass to jump through the windrow. Exorcist is my FAVOURITE movie, and for the last 20 years, this detail evades me.
It is not Merrin that Karras sees. It’s a reflection of his mother when he makes the quick decision to save Regan. In a sense, he saves his mother and himself.
Cool Vid ...I always thought the movie was about faith and Revenge .That Demon wanted Moran dead .Screamed his name ...He fought that Demon before and won now it came back for revenge
"Everything is according to the color of the crystal with we see trough " Father Karras DIED the Demon who ever he was WON. The act of the man at the end was one of frustration and desperation, he did not knew Regan MacNeil to the point to give his life for her. At the end the Exorcism does bring them( the Demon and Karras) together. There is no "Mystery of Faith " that's what the writer and the apologists of the story want to impose in the opinion of everybody.
Most low grade millennials YIP out over Breaking Bad. Consider one of the best producers ever, Vince Gilligan said "We may not know anything about Heaven or if it is real, but I imagine HELL is" You don't have to be religious to for instance have a hard time getting rid of a toxic personal or nasty woman in your life. Or face consequences for negative actions immediately. Religion has nothing to do with that. Hell is other people, thats common sense to start. If anything religion complicates the nature of reality.
You think about it too much, for Me a movie is just a movie... A Tv show is just a Tv show. Nothing new, they ALL have the same Arc. Same with Music, Absolutely nothing new, just different people singing the same "types" of songs in different ways. We would probably be blown away if we knew what Stories people told each other sitting around the Fire a few thousand yrs ago or 10,000 yrs ago. A lot of it would be Extremely similar to ours... Love Lost The Heroes Journey Family War Etc etc The same with Dancing and music.
You can be this reductive about literally anything on Earth that people are interested in and like to analyze. It doesn't make you smart. What's your point? Have you considered that people LIKE to think about and analyzing art that is meaningful to them. You aren't even wrong in the points your making but dude most people who analyze films and stories like this do it knowing that already. We don't care. These stories are still valuable and worth discussing. If anything my love for this movie and the struggles of Father Karras strengthened and reaffirmed my own faith. I'm not trying to come down on you but I just can't wrap my head around what point you're trying to make
@@mantoslodge Quit your damn crying soy boy.. go find your safe space. I NEVER said He was Wrong, I Never Criticized him. I merely made a comment based on My perspective. I'm subbed to more than 750 channels, I would say at least 20% are channels that Analyze the crap out of various topics.
@@mantoslodge 2nd add on comment. A movie that reaffirmed your faith ?? - Huh ? You're kidding right ? I can understand a movie inspires or brings out Various feelings... But Affirms ? You're Catholic so that explains it. Also if you're so Easily swayed, affected by a Movie ? Music I imagine also, then you should evaluate your mental state.
People on the internet discussing a movie?? Sharing their positive experiences with said film??? Having a good time!!?? Looks like a job for @jesusisunstoppable4438! 💪
@jesusisunstoppable4438 ok I'm not Catholic and I don't know why you had to throw that at me like it's a slur or something. Dude I didn't even actually wanna sway the discussion toward spirituality but how what kind of Christian are you that someone tells you "Hey this movie that's fundamentally about Good triumphing over evil makes me feel good and feel closer to God and my own faith" and you respond by trying to make me feel stupid and insinuating that I'm mentally ill. I'm sorry I offended you by saying the word "affirm" I don't know why you took such a big issue with that. Alls I'm saying is this is the type of behavior that turns people away from Christ.
To me, it’s always been about the Generation Gap and how the nuclear Western family was falling apart in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Regan’s dad is MIA and her mom is too busy with her career. Children left alone will fill the void with other things, which can lead them down a dark path. Beyond the religious connotations, I think this is why the film hit so hard in 1973. Parents at the time felt like they were losing connection with their kids, as the world was rapidly changing.
There were people that thought Pazuzu won? You could clearly see through that jump cut where he takes control before attacking Reagan screaming "NO!!".
I guess when you’re watching in a theater for the first time and the adrenaline is pumping, it can be easy to miss things that in retrospect are obvious
Guess people felt like demon won due to losing father Karras. He was such a relatable and authentic character that I could not help but feel sorry he died, and when I watched Exorcist III I was sad he died again, instead of that other priest somehow taking demon out of his regenerated body. I am fully aware it would be terrible ending to Exorcist III, bringing it's story closer to science fiction and over the top plot of Exorcist II, but still couldn't help but to wish Karras character being back, since he deserved better.
Karras didn't have the street cred to do the exorcism and he probably should have sat it out. The devil messed with his mind and in all fairness, Merrin should have never let him in on it
@@mikerivera7509 It would only end up with Raegan staying possessed, since Merrin body gave out during the exorcism. Then again it's not like any exorcism in the series went as planned.
@@mikerivera7509 It was an odd choice to be sure... I guess Church reasoning was that he already knew the case and family, but yeah, it was more luck or divine will that Karras ended up saving the situation by sacrificing himself. But it is also notable that despite it being stated that Merrin was successful at exorcism, which was depicted in two versions of Exorcist 4, no one in the series really succeeded on that field onward.
As C.S. Lewis observed, one of the greatest evidences FOR God's existence is the existence of objective evil. How can anyone be capable of objectively stating that something is evil or wrong unless they first know what is absolutely good and righteous? If there is no moral absolute or righteous lawgiver, then we have no basis to claim something is wrong or evil. The best we can say is that we don't like it. It's not our PREFERENCE. But to call something UNJUST, is to admit there is objective JUSTICE that exists outside of our personal opinion or societal norms. It transcends everything and everyone. Where does it come from? This is the question every unbeliever has to face. The Exorcist was a sincere attempt at trying to wrestle through these issues. That's why it endures.
As this movie avoids traditional horror tropes…I always considered it a drama about the mystery of faith. It’s Karras’ story more than anybody. It is the scariest film of all time…period.
100%. My point of view has always been that Karras is the main character.
I've always knew this ..an ultimate test of his faith
To me it’s more about evil’s relationship to humans, and humans’ relationship with evil. Why can some people commit evil acts with ease, while others can’t even fathom it? It doesn’t answer the question; rather it deepens the mystery- and thus the touch of psychiatry.
A silver lining for Karres is that his faith certainly was restored.
Though as a Catholic he will spend eternity in hell for his "self-sacrifice" according to his faith...
@@m1gramme Ooo good point but a sacrifice isnt a suicide in that respect.
Edit: and father Dyer essentially saves his soul last minute.
@@m1grammeWrong. He didn't commit suicide, he tried to stop a demon inside his body. Also, he was absolved by Father Dyer right before he died.
Correct.
Great overview. I've always maintained that The Exorcist, at heart, was a story about faith. I do wish they'd been able to include some of the subplots from the novel in the film.
I think this story is really about two people, Karras and Chris. They are from opposite ends of society, but both are unable to help those they love the most. Karras unable to financially care for his mother, and Chris facing a spiritual crisis that none of her wealth can solve. Feeling he failed his mother, Karras matches Chris's unbreakable courage to save Regan from unspeakable horror. In the end it's a story of love, sacrifice, and restored faith.
Even scarier is The Dyslexicist, your mother cooks socks in hell 😊
@@Aelwyd10 😂😂😂 Love it
whats the other one? Your mother knits socks that smell?
@@thedys70 not heard that before but it's really funny lol
Reminds me Richard Donner casting Gregory Peck in The Omen.
He said, If Gregory Peck believes his son is the Devil, then the audience will.
The omen was a garbage movie
I cant believe this channel doesnt have 1 mill subs. This is qaulity content. Maybe czworld can feature you
Can ya help an old Alter boy, father?
I watch a lot of movie and series reviews/deep dives and I have to say yours are the best and most intellectual.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
This was a great breakdown of this fantastic movie! I like to think that Mr. Blatty would appreciate how you explained the details. Would love to see a breakdown of Exorcist 3 from you.
Some people are honestly too dumb to understand these types of movies. There are many, many hidden things in this movie. Same with The Shining.
Couldn't have picked a better actor
Exactly multiple themes in this gem.
And doctors smoking in the hospital lol
@@christophermurphy698 I know 🥴
Pazuzu could be a representation of Reagan’s sexual abuse and the resulting PTSD. The demon’s taunting remarks about her mother’s *sucking cox*, not to mention the crucifix scene, potentially allude to the torment. Burke Dennings, Chris’ colleague, seems as though he’s got ulterior motives for Chris and/or Reagan. The girl’s begging her mother to “make it stop” could very well be a plea to recognize some form of abuse that either her absent father or Dennings may have inflicted. Chris, of course, is too wrapped up in her career to pay full attention to her daughter and acknowledge her concerns as legitimate
Its certainly a potential subtext but by no means certain and not integral to the story. What i like about older films like this is that they are often open to various readings and interpretations. Not everything is explained through boring black and white exposition.
Rrreeeaaaccchhh! It’s for shock. Anything can be about anything if you dig deep enough 😉
It does inspire the question of why the filmmakers chose a demon figure with an enormous erect phallus. Is this detail relevant to the notion of Reagan's sexual abuse?
Blatty said there are not any intended sexual abuse metaphors in the story.
IMO, the book reads like a detective novel along with the question of faith
Let's not kid ourselves this is the old old story of good versus evil
Its terrifying because it could happen and most probably has. God bless Karis xx
This movie built a story around Father Karras and Chris, but the core of it all was about revenge and Father Marin knew it. The beginning of the movie shows that and when father Karras is listening to the recording. The demon/s are saying how they want the priest Marin.. and at the end the demon got what it wanted, the death of Father Marin. Father Karras beats the demon and saves the teenage girl..
Pazuzu didn't want Merrin to die. He wanted him to quit or lose his faith. That's why Regan looks so shocked while Karris works on Merrin. Her giggle is about Karris' frustration. In the book, Pazuzu is angry when Merrin dies. He yells at Karris to revive him.
Rewatched this (Theatrical Cut) on 1st October as part of 31 days of October Challenge. Must say although I appreciate its place in movie history, I didn’t rate it highly watching it in 2023. Saw it as a kid on a rented VHS tape and purchased it when it received a DVD release but not sure if I ever watched that or not. Certainly had never seen it in HD so the new 4K UHD release was a big upgrade. Will watch the Extended Director’s Cut and probably listen to one or more of the audio commentaries to learn more about the making of this movie.
Zoomer
What is your issue with the film? As the narrator said, this was the scariest possible film that could be made in 1973 for anything even close didn't exist. Most culturally impactful film ever made...by a wide margin.
Damn the shits 40 years old now and still a classic that aged well
Greg! Agreed. Hadn't watched it in years. Was surprised at how much I loved it rewatching it recently.
@@OneTakeVidsyes it is I, the OG (Original Gregster)
I skipped the new movie cuz I heard it’s mediocre
Yeah don’t know if I’ll ever watch it. Maybe out of curiosity once it’s on streaming
@@OneTakeVids I saw the Duck Dynasty movie recently I recommend it decent Bio-pic movie not too sappy with the Jesus message shows the dark side of his life before he got into praising the lawd
Kyle, check the date again bro; just ticking over to 50 years this December
Once again, a very enjoyable, thoughtful mature presentation. I really enjoy your approach my friend. Thank you for posting.
I was always thrown out with the ending... But now. It does makes sense... Also i cannot help but giggle with pazuzu... Because of futurama....
Jason Miller was amazing in this movie, and I agree that his character was the center of the narrative. From his acting skills, to the striking contours of his face, Miller was captivating and convincing. I have done a lot of research on this movie, and found it fascinating that Friedkin (brilliant, but undeniably an egomaniac) did the extended version in part out his respect for Blatty and a desire to placate Blatty's dissatisfaction with some aspects of the original. Anyway, great video. Hope you don't mind a little plug, but my band Rosetta West tries to sublimate some aspects of this topic in our music. Thanks.
Always enjoy your unique insights and analysis!
Huge Request... would
you PLEASE consider doing a deep analysis on Jonathon Nolan's Westworld series, which featured his brother and wife's talented minds too??? There are soo many fascinating layers to it, and I know you're analysis would be amazing!!! Any even remotely good review has yet to deliver, as it seems to go over a lot of people's heads.
I think there is without a doubt an understory of sexual abuse. There's no real explanation or reason for why Burke Dennings (a pretty shady character) to be in Regan's room before he got thrown out the window. If you look at the movie from this angle... the violence and sexual outbursts, the scarring and darkness taking over the child and her innocence. The self-infliction.... makes a lot of sense the possession is also an analogy.
Yes that is the question we are asking years later: Burke Dennings' motives for what we don't see, and only find out in the aftermath.
Were these scenes ever filmed, can any Exorcist tragics out there tell us either way?
In the opening Iraq prologue, when Father Merrin discovers the Pazuzu head medallion, he is seen discussing it with a colleague, and the phrase used is "Evil against evil." In Pazuzu mythology, it is said that Pazuzu is so evil of a spirit that other evil spirits are terrified of him, and that wearing that medallion, while indeed evil, is meant to repel lesser evil spirits to do harm against the one wearing it. Think of it sort of like a "fight fire with fire" sort of idea.
I bring this up because since the film all but confirms that Regan is possessed by Pazuzu, one fan theory I have heard is that when Regan plays with the Ouija Board and meets "Captain Howdy" as she calls him, she may have let slip that Burke Dennings was possibly abusing her in the sexual sense, and that maybe she invited Pazuzu in to help with that. So on the night when Burke died, he may have tried to have his way with Regan, not realizing she had a new "friend" and got tossed out the window and down the stairs to his death. However, the trade-off was that Pazuzu didn't plan on leaving Regan after he "protected" her.
One of my favorite film analysts, Rob Ager, actually did a video about this theory. Search Rob Ager The Exorcist in the RUclips search bar and find the video entitled The Dark Underbelly of The Exorcist and you will find it. He ultimately doesn't believe the theory himself, but does find it a fascinating subtext to explore.
As for Burke being in her room if he was watching her he prob hear something and went to her room to check. The way she talks about him earlier to her mom makes me think it had nothing to do with him
The sexual abuse theory reminds me of people who think The Shining is about the moon landing being faked. Just people who have watched the film too many times and insist they have found the hidden meaning, despite the fact the writer of the novel and the director have never said this movie was about anything other than the literal demonic possession of a girl.
In the book she lures Burke to her room..nothing to do with abuse
Well explained. What do u make of the medallion found with the demon idol in Iraq? They mention it as being from a different period. I’ve never heard that explained. I feel it was buried with the idol at some point after Merrin’s first battle to hold the demon but I’m not sure.
And what some people call “slow” is all about building tension and an uncomfortable feeling and character development.
This was great review from a novice of the movie, in fact pazuzu was protecting her from his wife lamshtu , this is for shadow in the beginning “ evil against evil “ the priest were not enough, so pazuzu shows up at the end to show power vs power
she’s not worshiping she’s in fear .
the movie was never intended to be a horror movie. in reality it was meant to be psychological
Look at 9:58 - you see a subliminal overlay of Father Merrin aiding Karass to jump through the windrow. Exorcist is my FAVOURITE movie, and for the last 20 years, this detail evades me.
It is not Merrin that Karras sees. It’s a reflection of his mother when he makes the quick decision to save Regan. In a sense, he saves his mother and himself.
The explanation i remember reading decades ago was that everything in the exorcist happens in order to save karras from his crisis of faith.
heh guess you need to watch exorcist 3 , Pazuzu wasn't finished just yet.
So its about love and selflessness can beat hatred
Cool Vid ...I always thought the movie was about faith and Revenge .That Demon wanted Moran dead .Screamed his name ...He fought that Demon before and won now it came back for revenge
Thank you my friend.
Great analysis!
Evil will always exist
If your daughter wants a horse, just give it to her
Best horror movie ever made!
"Everything is according to the color of the crystal with we see trough " Father Karras DIED the Demon who ever he was WON. The act of the man at the end was one of frustration and desperation, he did not knew Regan MacNeil to the point to give his life for her. At the end the Exorcism does bring them( the Demon and Karras) together. There is no "Mystery of Faith " that's what the writer and the apologists of the story want to impose in the opinion of everybody.
I was 14 when I saw this 73, 74.
How do you not reference Legion?
😎🙏💯
Linda Blair was such a cute girl lol
The screwtape letters
Most low grade millennials YIP out over Breaking Bad. Consider one of the best producers ever, Vince Gilligan said "We may not know anything about Heaven or if it is real, but I imagine HELL is" You don't have to be religious to for instance have a hard time getting rid of a toxic personal or nasty woman in your life. Or face consequences for negative actions immediately. Religion has nothing to do with that. Hell is other people, thats common sense to start. If anything religion complicates the nature of reality.
I seen exorcist believe yesterday its not as good as the original movie the exorcist
It's about the fact that human beings and demons are exactly the same thing.
Faith
Pretty sure this movie made millions of men gay.
That's what she said
@@mikerivera7509 sorry I meant. Gayer.
It’s about a girl that gets possessed by a demon. lol. Pazuzu
You think about it too much, for Me a movie is just a movie... A Tv show is just a Tv show.
Nothing new, they ALL have the same Arc.
Same with Music, Absolutely nothing new, just different people singing the same "types" of songs in different ways.
We would probably be blown away if we knew what Stories people told each other sitting around the Fire a few thousand yrs ago or 10,000 yrs ago.
A lot of it would be Extremely similar to ours...
Love Lost
The Heroes Journey
Family
War
Etc etc
The same with Dancing and music.
You can be this reductive about literally anything on Earth that people are interested in and like to analyze. It doesn't make you smart. What's your point? Have you considered that people LIKE to think about and analyzing art that is meaningful to them. You aren't even wrong in the points your making but dude most people who analyze films and stories like this do it knowing that already. We don't care. These stories are still valuable and worth discussing. If anything my love for this movie and the struggles of Father Karras strengthened and reaffirmed my own faith. I'm not trying to come down on you but I just can't wrap my head around what point you're trying to make
@@mantoslodge
Quit your damn crying soy boy.. go find your safe space.
I NEVER said He was Wrong, I Never Criticized him.
I merely made a comment based on My perspective.
I'm subbed to more than 750 channels,
I would say at least 20% are channels that Analyze the crap out of various topics.
@@mantoslodge
2nd add on comment.
A movie that reaffirmed your faith ??
- Huh ?
You're kidding right ?
I can understand a movie inspires or brings out Various feelings...
But Affirms ?
You're Catholic so that explains it.
Also if you're so Easily swayed, affected by a Movie ? Music I imagine also, then you should evaluate your mental state.
People on the internet discussing a movie?? Sharing their positive experiences with said film??? Having a good time!!?? Looks like a job for @jesusisunstoppable4438! 💪
@jesusisunstoppable4438 ok I'm not Catholic and I don't know why you had to throw that at me like it's a slur or something. Dude I didn't even actually wanna sway the discussion toward spirituality but how what kind of Christian are you that someone tells you "Hey this movie that's fundamentally about Good triumphing over evil makes me feel good and feel closer to God and my own faith" and you respond by trying to make me feel stupid and insinuating that I'm mentally ill. I'm sorry I offended you by saying the word "affirm" I don't know why you took such a big issue with that. Alls I'm saying is this is the type of behavior that turns people away from Christ.
To me, it’s always been about the Generation Gap and how the nuclear Western family was falling apart in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Regan’s dad is MIA and her mom is too busy with her career. Children left alone will fill the void with other things, which can lead them down a dark path. Beyond the religious connotations, I think this is why the film hit so hard in 1973. Parents at the time felt like they were losing connection with their kids, as the world was rapidly changing.
uh huh. it's about a possessed child.
That ain't got nothing to do with this film
@@mikerivera7509 It has to do with the cultural context in which the film was released.
There were people that thought Pazuzu won? You could clearly see through that jump cut where he takes control before attacking Reagan screaming "NO!!".
I guess when you’re watching in a theater for the first time and the adrenaline is pumping, it can be easy to miss things that in retrospect are obvious
A true horror classic. Going to enjoy this breakdown.
Love this character study.
Simply one of the best horror/dramas ever made...a true masterpiece
Great video as usual!!! Thanx!!!!
You said it all perfectly
Guess people felt like demon won due to losing father Karras. He was such a relatable and authentic character that I could not help but feel sorry he died, and when I watched Exorcist III I was sad he died again, instead of that other priest somehow taking demon out of his regenerated body. I am fully aware it would be terrible ending to Exorcist III, bringing it's story closer to science fiction and over the top plot of Exorcist II, but still couldn't help but to wish Karras character being back, since he deserved better.
Karras didn't have the street cred to do the exorcism and he probably should have sat it out. The devil messed with his mind and in all fairness, Merrin should have never let him in on it
@@mikerivera7509 It would only end up with Raegan staying possessed, since Merrin body gave out during the exorcism. Then again it's not like any exorcism in the series went as planned.
@@AdamMichalMarkowski that's true but Karras had no exorcism game. Merrin was old as hell but they knew he was nothing to play with
@@mikerivera7509 It was an odd choice to be sure... I guess Church reasoning was that he already knew the case and family, but yeah, it was more luck or divine will that Karras ended up saving the situation by sacrificing himself. But it is also notable that despite it being stated that Merrin was successful at exorcism, which was depicted in two versions of Exorcist 4, no one in the series really succeeded on that field onward.
We cannot live without the presence of God and evil
As C.S. Lewis observed, one of the greatest evidences FOR God's existence is the existence of objective evil. How can anyone be capable of objectively stating that something is evil or wrong unless they first know what is absolutely good and righteous? If there is no moral absolute or righteous lawgiver, then we have no basis to claim something is wrong or evil. The best we can say is that we don't like it. It's not our PREFERENCE. But to call something UNJUST, is to admit there is objective JUSTICE that exists outside of our personal opinion or societal norms. It transcends everything and everyone. Where does it come from? This is the question every unbeliever has to face. The Exorcist was a sincere attempt at trying to wrestle through these issues. That's why it endures.