A classic

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2000)

Not really much of a spoiler...just don't want to be blacklisted.
I saw the Exorcist for the first time last night and I LOVED IT! Unlike most "horror" films who use the jumping-at-you-from-dark-corners method, this was genuinely scary because the subject was so real and the topic so fantasy like. There are many classic scenes in this. But it was a classic because of its ability to make the contrast between Regan as a cute little girl and then turn into this ugly demonic THING. Also to show Father Karras' personal struggle. The foreshadowing was good, as when the old priest faces the statue in Iraq. He knows what is waiting for him. Kudos to the makeup artist! The film was not overproduced or overhyped and its grainy feel gave it that down to earth feeling. Overall, this deserves a 9 or maybe even a 10 because of its good and fresh (at the time) cinematic qualities. Also, of course, kick ass performances by Father Karras, the mother, and of course Linda Blair. If you haven't seen this yet, GO SEE IT NOW!