God dammit I hate this film.

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2001)

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS* I saw the original version of The Exorcist yonks ago, and just saw the Directors Cut today on the big screen. Insulted by my friend who said it was a complete waste of money, I thought exactly the opposite. I thought it was the scariest freakin movie I'd ever seen in my life. I know I'm not gonna sleep tonight and I hate myself for reminding myself about the film. As the movie developed I recalled certain scenes, but still wasn't prepared by the full impact of it. The infamous "Spiderwalk" scene almost left me running from the cinema screaming like a little girl. Even though it is a brilliant movie; great to see that style of horror is still aprecciated today - I still hated it. For the mark it left on my psyche, which is totally shredded by the way. I must admit the beggining was a bit long, but as an avid movie goer I kinda expected that from an old movie. The use of lighting and music was exceptional, the music tone being unexpected and sudden to freak the **** out of you, like the "Help Me" stomach scene. I hated that too. Anyway, I'm gonna try to go to bed now (unlikely) but before I do I recommend The Exorcist. If you have any shred of sanity afterwards I commend you. A fine example of cinema horror history. I agree -
"The most terrifying movie of all time"