Classic horror

Rating: 8/10 (20 July 2016)

A classic among horror movies. Clever, well-planned plot. Solid direction by William Friedkin.
Friedkin builds the tension masterfully. Incredible suspense and a very sinister and eerie feeling. Great shock value too
The result is a very scary movie, and one which reminds you that horror movies don't have to be b-grade schlock, they can be works of art.
Good performances all round. Three of the cast got Oscar nominations: Ellen Bustyn (leading actress), Linda Blair (supporting actress) and Jason Miller (supporting actor). No nomination for Max von Sydow but his performance is spot-on and the movie made his career.