um - so, wow - that was ... yup - creepy!

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2002)

ok - so i finally sat down with a friend and watched The Exorcist. I had heard that is was terrifying, and I would say it definitely held up to my peer reviews! first, it isn't scary, like horror-movie scary, but more like suspenseful scary (which is how the older horror movies tend to be). the music adds to it, especially since it often builds you up, and then nothing happens. when something does happen, you only half-expect it. I admit that some of my creepiness was due to my friend being fidgity and moving about the room (not to mention the people singing mennonite hymns in the background - soft, beautiful music made the girl seem more scary!). second, i wasn't scared cause i thought i'd walk upstairs and my roommate would be growling, cursing, and spit split-pea soup at me, but i was more creeped out because it messes with your nerves! also, as a strong Christian, i want to comment on the crucifix scene - i know it's a movie, so it wasn't too offensive in that sense - it just looked so painful and freaky! i had to look away (i dont' take blood well, or spit, or other bodily fluids for that matter). last, i just want to make a few commnents on the film and acting: first, i thought it was very well-filmed - great angle shots (that added to the creepiness), good scenery, great music. now, the acting was overall great. linda blair was good while possessed - but at the beginning, she was awful. i'm not surprised she couldn't get any other star roles. that's it.. i think this movie is either loved (in that it will totally creep you out), or despised (because it doesn't live up to it's hype)... all i know, is i'm glad we have some light in our room!