"Horror Classic!"

Rating: 7/10 (25 June 2012)

Linda Blair, Max Von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn and Jason Miller star in William Friedkin's 1973 horror film based on the novel. Two priests help a 12-year old girl possessed by a demonic spirit. This takes place in Georgetown, Pennsylvania where we meet actress, Chris MacNeil (Burstyn) and her 12-year old daughter, Regan (Blair). We also meet, Damian Karras (Miller) a priest who begins losing his faith when his mother becomes very ill. Soon, Chris discovers Regan is possessed by a demonic spirit and meets Damian asking for his help. He consults veteran priest, Father Merrin (Von Sydow) and together they perform an exorcism on Regan to rid the evil spirit inhabiting her body. Near the end, Damian regains his faith and sacrifices himself. I remember first watching this horror classic as a teen and thought it was scary. It still is and it has a great cast & eerie score. I recommend this.