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Movie Info

Release Date: December 26, 1973
Runtime: 122 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (28)
Genres:
Horror
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $441,306,145
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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78%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
8,534 votes
⭐
8.1/10
IMDb
496,909 votes
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The Exorcist

1973

"Evil has a new face, fear has no limits."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Exorcist (Director's Cut)? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: L'exorcista? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: L'Exorciste : Version intΓ©grale? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der Exorzist - Die lΓ€ngere Fassung? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Exorcista? All international titles (28) →
Horror 122 min 8.1/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $441,306,145
Profit $429,306,145
ROI +3577.6% (36.8x)

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Cast of The Exorcist

Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist
Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil
Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist
Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Exorcist

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  • The Exorcist was one of the first horror films to utilize real location shooting in Washington, D.C., which added a sense of realism and authenticity to the story.

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  • The infamous spinning head scene was achieved through a combination of practical effects and a specially designed rotating rig that allowed for smooth motion.

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  • The character of Father Merrin was originally intended to be portrayed by Lee J. Cobb, but he was replaced by Max von Sydow shortly before filming began.

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  • The film features a scene where Regan's bedroom is filled with a green light; this was achieved using colored gels over the lighting to create an otherworldly atmosphere.

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  • In one scene, a lamp falls over in the background, which was an unintentional mistake but was kept in the final cut, adding to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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  • The Exorcist has been referenced in multiple films, including the 1990 comedy Ghost and the 2013 horror film The Conjuring, highlighting its enduring influence on the horror genre.

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  • The soundtrack includes the use of unsettling sound effects created by composer Lalo Schifrin, which were designed to evoke feelings of dread and anxiety in viewers.

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