The Exorcist

ryanglavin · 07-27-10, 10:47 AM

Hey guys;
I was just wondering, how scary is "The Exorcist" the 1973 one?

I want to see it with my girl, and she really likes horror movies, so I just wanted some advice.

Dowly · 07-27-10, 10:52 AM

Never though much about Exorcist tbh, but it's a good horror flick in it's genre, unnerving.

If you guys haven't watched them already, I'd recommend the original Halloween movies and pretty much anything by John Carpenter.

ryanglavin · 07-27-10, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Never though much about Exorcist tbh, but it's a good horror flick in it's genre, unnerving.

If you guys haven't watched them already, I'd recommend the original Halloween movies and pretty much anything by John Carpenter.

The original Halloween movies are scary... Ha I remember watching them when i was 5 and having nightmares about it.

frau kaleun · 07-27-10, 11:47 AM

I know that at the time there were stories of people passing out in the theaters or having to get up and leave because they couldn't take watching it.

How much of that was real, and how much drummed up for "hype" purposes, I don't know. But it seems like it was considered to be more intense than the usual Hollywood horror flicks up until that time. It's certainly nowhere near as gory as even the typical rated-R action blockbuster or slasher film is likely to be these days. I think the creepy factor owes a lot to the fact that you are watching relatively normal, modern people deal with what seems more and more like the intrusion of some ancient and very real demonic power into their everyday happy existence. Also the religious angle of the film is one that pushes some people's buttons - for those who believe in the literal existence of a biblical Hell ruled by Satan and his minions, and the possibility of them possessing unsuspecting and innocent humans - I'm sure seeing it portrayed on the screen in a way that takes that possibility seriously can be traumatic.

Aside from that, I don't see anyone who can get through, say, Silence of the Lambs or something similar having problems watching The Exorcist, but then you never can tell what will get under someone's skin.

Biggest plus in this movie for me was Max von Sydow, I would pay to watch him read the telephone book out loud.

sharkbit · 07-27-10, 01:46 PM

Try to see the version that was re-released in 2000 that added some scenes that were cut from the original 1973 release. (The "spider crawl" down the stairs is the first that comes to mind, but there are others as well). It also added some footage to the ending, but I think the original ending was more effective.

Also the theme music("Tubular Bells") is perfect for that movie. It still gives me chills.

Lots of <<insert vomiting smiley face here>>

My wife is Catholic and I took her to see it and it made her a little uncomfortable, but it is a great story. It has some good underlying themes. It is just not a shocking horror flick with a lot of green vomit.

I'd recommend the book too.

Wolfehunter · 07-27-10, 02:01 PM

I vote The Thing was one of my fav of the times.

Gerald · 07-27-10, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanglavin

Hey guys;
I was just wondering, how scary is "The Exorcist" the 1973 one?

I want to see it with my girl, and she really likes horror movies, so I just wanted some advice.

I say it was little cliffhanger

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/

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ryanglavin Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Evading that Hunter/Killer Group on my Tail Posts: 584 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	The Exorcist Hey guys; I was just wondering, how scary is "The Exorcist" the 1973 one? I want to see it with my girl, and she really likes horror movies, so I just wanted some advice. __________________

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sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Try to see the version that was re-released in 2000 that added some scenes that were cut from the original 1973 release. (The "spider crawl" down the stairs is the first that comes to mind, but there are others as well). It also added some footage to the ending, but I think the original ending was more effective. Also the theme music("Tubular Bells") is perfect for that movie. It still gives me chills. Lots of <<insert vomiting smiley face here>> My wife is Catholic and I took her to see it and it made her a little uncomfortable, but it is a great story. It has some good underlying themes. It is just not a shocking horror flick with a lot of green vomit. I'd recommend the book too. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I vote The Thing was one of my fav of the times. __________________

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Never though much about Exorcist tbh, but it's a good horror flick in it's genre, unnerving. If you guys haven't watched them already, I'd recommend the original Halloween movies and pretty much anything by John Carpenter.

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I know that at the time there were stories of people passing out in the theaters or having to get up and leave because they couldn't take watching it. How much of that was real, and how much drummed up for "hype" purposes, I don't know. But it seems like it was considered to be more intense than the usual Hollywood horror flicks up until that time. It's certainly nowhere near as gory as even the typical rated-R action blockbuster or slasher film is likely to be these days. I think the creepy factor owes a lot to the fact that you are watching relatively normal, modern people deal with what seems more and more like the intrusion of some ancient and very real demonic power into their everyday happy existence. Also the religious angle of the film is one that pushes some people's buttons - for those who believe in the literal existence of a biblical Hell ruled by Satan and his minions, and the possibility of them possessing unsuspecting and innocent humans - I'm sure seeing it portrayed on the screen in a way that takes that possibility seriously can be traumatic. Aside from that, I don't see anyone who can get through, say, Silence of the Lambs or something similar having problems watching The Exorcist, but then you never can tell what will get under someone's skin. Biggest plus in this movie for me was Max von Sydow, I would pay to watch him read the telephone book out loud.