Interesting how the reactions this movie elicits are so strong!

Rating: 10/10 (27 September 2000)

I see some people who claim to be writers take the opportunity to make this a forum for their hate-propaganda against what they call "christians." This ignorant attitude blinds them to what makes this film so great. It is by far one of the most thought provoking and effective chillers ever made. It covers the gamut from faith to God to the devil to puberty to parental dedication and scientific understanding and how we humans grapple with these issues. A deeply emotional study of the human psyche and the human being.
And another thing: the movie doesn't scare you because it was made in 1973? Well, I guess being desensitized to violence has its effects.
This film isn't meant to shock as so many viewers and even critics seem to think so. Not at all. A quick look at Friendkin's other films clearly demonstrates why. What's the scariest thing about the Exorcist is how many people just don't seem to get it.