Don't take it too personally

Rating: 9/10 (4 April 2006)

I had great anxiety going to this film because I had heard so much about it. I was somewhat justified. I don't know when I've felt quite as uncomfortable in a movie theater. The interesting thing was that I didn't buy into any of the supernatural elements in it. I don't personally believe in a Dante like hell where devils take over our souls and can spin their heads around and burn us for eternity. Yet, the makeup on this young girl, the use of the most base profanity, the special effects, that rumbling voice, hissing, the fog, masterful. The crude, sacrilegious displays were really over the top. This is a truly frightening experience from beginning to end. The first time I saw the face of Regan, I nearly left the theater. Then my curiosity was piqued by images of ancient horrors. I am not squeamish when it comes to movies. I was ready for the vomit. But I guess I have to ask myself, "How much can you put up with?" I know I will never watch this movie again. Once is enough. Am I cheating myself. I don't think so. But it is quite an experience.