The Exorcist with Ellen Burstyn: DVD Cover

    The Exorcist Director: William Friedkin, Jason Miller Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller

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    • DVD Release Date: 12/26/2000
    • Original Release: 1973
    • Rating: Rated R
    • Sales Rank: 1,180

    Viewer Rating: (58 ratings)

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    Features

    Feature-length commentary by director William Friedkin; Two theatrical trailers; Four TV spots; Two radio spots

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    0. Scene Selections
    1. Iraq: Interesting Finds [4:16]
    2. "Something I Must Do" [4:26]
    3. Face to Face [1:43]
    4. Rats in the Attic [2:34]
    5. On the Set [1:55]
    6. Chris' Walk Home (Tubular Bells) [1:13]
    7. Mother and Daughter [1:29]
    8. Karras Visits His Mother [4:25]
    9. The Ouija Board [1:26]
    10. Birthday Ideas [2:18]
    11. Lost and Unconnected [1:56]
    12. Attic Noises [3:13]
    13. Chapel Desecration [1:09]
    14. Nervous Disorder [4:24]
    15. The Hospital [2:35]
    16. Chris' Party [2:00]
    17. "You're Gonna Die Up There" [2:18]
    18. "Make It Stop!" [1:13]
    19. And I Shall Be Healed [3:02]
    20. Temporal Lobe Diagnosis [4:23]
    21. "The Sow Is Mine!" [2:03]
    22. Pathological State? [3:24]
    23. Death Strikes: Down the Stairs [3:18]
    24. Psychiatric Exam [1:53]
    25. From Garfield to Mineo [5:12]
    26. Heard of Excorcism? [2:25]
    27. Scene of the Crime [2:33]
    28. Kinderman's Theory [4:51]
    29. "Do You Know What She Did?" [1:36]
    30. Just Help Her [4:05]
    31. Unwelcome Visitor [2:15]
    32. That Thing Upstairs [3:16]
    33. Holy Water and Tongues [3:44]
    34. Chris' Realization [2:34]
    35. English in Reverse [1:09]
    36. Body Language [1:09]
    37. Choosing the Exorcist [1:54]
    38. Merrin Arrives [3:09]
    39. Ritual Guidlines [1:24]
    40. "I Cast You Out" [5:53]
    41. "The Power of Christ Compels You" [3:40]
    42. Karras' Own Demons [3:41]
    43. Merrin's Final Battle [3:23]
    44. "Take Me!" [1:21]
    45. Absolution [:45]
    46. A Keepsake From Karras [3:34]
    47. "I've Got Passes" [1:24]
    48. End Credits (Fantasia for Strings, Tubular Bells) [4:05]

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    Editorial Reviews

    In 1973, writer William Peter Blatty adapted his novel, The Exorcist, into a film hailed by many as the most geniunely frightening of all time. A classic tale of Good versus Evil, the story follows Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) as she watches her daughter Regan (Linda Blair) helplessly fall into the possession of an evil -- and foul-mouthed -- spirit. Convinced that an exorcism is the only way to save Regan, Chris summons the help of a psychiatrist/priest, Father Karras (Jason Miller), who on the eve of his mother's death is dealing with his own demons. Director William Friedkin (The French Connection) continues to astound audiences with The Exorcist, as evidenced by various reissues featuring deleted scenes and remastered sound. The film's horrific imagery -- Regan's spinning head, green vomit, and levitating body -- believably turned a harmless young girl into a remorseless creature of hate; it has since become well accepted and even parodied. Friedkin's determination to achieve a realistic story of fear is best demonstrated in a scene featuring one priest's trembling deliverance of the last rites; the director helped the actor achieve an emotional response by smacking him in the face. Aided also in part by quick cuts of a memorably demonic face and the creepy sound design of Regan's wheezing voices, The Exorcist stands as a perfect example of spine-tingling horror meeting classic storytelling. Jason Bergenfeld, Barnes & Noble

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    Finest Horror Film Ever Madeby Anonymous

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    June 17, 2009: After all of the imitators and rip-offs, The Exorcist still stands as the most frightening and profound horror films of all time. It's influence knows no bounds and it is a true masterpiece, not just in the horror genre, but movie making in general. It's mix of Catholic iconography, demonic possesion, and viseral terror was a shocking reflection of post hippie America and a jolting ride into the disillusionment of the 1970's. The perfect film for it's time. Friedken manages to put you in the room with the demon with some of the most creative and down-right terrifying imagery ever put to film. This film is alive, and it's as though you can feel the cold and fear it oozes. From the special effects to the inventive sound mixing, you are pushed and pulled to the heights of hysteria and Friedken is in total control the entire time. The performances are flawless as well, with Jason Miller putting in the finest work of his career. If you have not seen this movie watch it alone, and in the dark, and prepare yourself. This is a near perfect film that should be seen by any serious fan of cinema.

    The Exorcistby Anonymous

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    April 06, 2009: Not creepy, unless you are easily scared. Has some disturbing images, by almost everyone I know that has seen it they say it's the scariest movie ever. I am not scared easily at all. This movie didn't scare me. But it was still a good movie and I would watch it again. Definatly catches your attention.


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