Not scary...TERRIFYING!!!

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2008)

I am shocked at how many children saw this movie. It is definitely not for children. I first read the book and later saw the edited TV version as a young adult of 20 and I could not sleep, heard noises and even went to confession afterward! This movie really resonated with me and made me think. It stays with me to this very day. I just ordered the 25th anniversary edition and can hardly wait to see it again.
One question: would you rather come face-to-face with Freddie Kruger or Pazuzu? You only die once, but you can be possessed forever! THE SOW IS MINE!!!
PS: This is a serious movie about a serious subject and some of the reviews here show how jaded and insensitive we have become. Also, all the hype and spoof movies have likely blunted the most shocking scenes, which is a shame. But isn't that in itself tribute to a film that was made 30 years ago and is still talked about today? Truly unforgettable, a masterpiece!