The greatest horror film of all time, “The Exorcist” wraps #31daysofhalloween #shocktober is a head-turner!
The Exorcist!
The incredibly frightening month of “Shocktober” ends on a horrific high note: simply put, one of the greatest achievements in cinema, thanks to brilliant Director William Friedkin, one of the most shocking films ever made!
For those who are too young to remember, this film was a cultural phenomenon when it was released.
In 1973, “The Exorcist” shocked American moviegoers with its intense horror. Based on the bestselling novel, the film tells the story of 12-year old Regan, a quiet girl who begins to show some strange symptoms. The film creates a sense of dread that turns shocking – then never lets up!
Director William Friedkin made this two years after he won the Oscar for Best Picture for “The French Connection”…a Director at the top of his game, and a film that actually caused audience members to faint – that’s right, the media was having a field…
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It was indeed a seminal horror, John. At the time, there really had been nothing like it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, I think it holds up today…in fact, it is the slow building dread that makes the shocking moments hit harder…something that movies simply don’t try to do today! Thanks as always for your comment!
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I remember thinking ‘What next?’, every time they approached the door of her room!
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