The Exorcist

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 1999)

Excellent adaptation of Blatty's superb novel by director William Friedkin. The more I watch it, the more scared I become. The beginning of the film may drag for some, but it is an important element to the story, so try and stay tuned. The cast is awesome. Burstyn is flawless as the mother constantly in peril. Miller, Von Sydow and legend Lee J. Cobb are also in top form. Blair is menacing, but it is the voice of Mercedes McCambridge that adds the horror. The special effects send constant chills up your spine throughout the entire picture. Followed by 2 sequels.