👹The Exorcist is an iconic horror film released in 1973.
🎬The film was directed by William Friedkin and based on a novel by William Peter Blatty.
🎭The movie received critical acclaim and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards.
⛪It sparked controversy with religious groups due to its subject matter.
💉The film features intense medical scenes that caused walkouts during screenings.
Why is The Exorcist considered a classic horror film?
—The Exorcist is considered a classic horror film for its groundbreaking visuals, intense storytelling, and iconic performances.
Who directed The Exorcist?
—The Exorcist was directed by William Friedkin.
Did The Exorcist receive any awards or nominations?
—Yes, The Exorcist received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
Why was The Exorcist controversial?
—The Exorcist was controversial due to its depiction of demonic possession and its impact on religious groups.
What are some memorable scenes from The Exorcist?
—Some memorable scenes from The Exorcist include the iconic head-spinning and projectile vomiting scenes.
00:00[Music] Welcome to the Kill Captain where we tell up the victims in all our favorite horror movies and show you how they were made. Today we're looking at The Exorcist released in 1973. The Exorcist follows a young girl who gets possessed by a demon and the two priests who tried to free her with an exorcism. The Exorcist began as a novel by William Peter Blatty, who adapted it himself into a screenplay. William Friedkin took up director duties and devoted himself to the film to the point of injuring his actors. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards.
03:40The movie begins in Northern Iraq amidst a city of dugouts. A priest discovers a demon sculpture. Father Damien Karras, a psychiatrist Jesuit, is having a crisis of faith, influenced by his mother's declining health. In Georgetown, 12-year-old Reagan, Chris's daughter, begins displaying strange behavior. Medical tests are conducted to determine the cause. The film features intense medical scenes that caused walkouts during screenings. The Exorcist is considered a classic horror film for its groundbreaking visuals, intense storytelling, and iconic performances.
07:00The night takes a turn for the worse when Reagan interrupts a party. Doctors are consulted to cure her unexplained behavior. The film sparked controversy due to its portrayal of demonic possession and its impact on religious groups. The Exorcist received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Memorable scenes include the iconic head-spinning and projectile vomiting scenes.
