It disturbs you

Rating: 9/10 (7 September 2003)

My Rating: ***1/2 out of ****.
The first time I saw The Exorcist I thought it was good but severely overrated. It just didnt seem that scary to me. A few years later, I decided to watch it again, I was shocked by how powerfully disturbing the film was. The movie has some scenes that will disturb the mind. It is a movie that will get under your skin.
The acting is a major strength in The Exorcist. Ellen Burstyn is excellent as Mrs. Macneil. Linda Blair is fantastic as Reagan Macneil, the possessed girl. Burstyn and Blair have a strong bond that makes the mother-daughter relationship seem very real. Jason Miller is very good as the Priest who has inner demons of his own. Max Von Sydow has a brief but definitely good role.

The Exorcist is loaded with atmosphere, thanks to some excellent Cinematography. The Exorcist has a number of disturbing scenes. William Friedkin does a masterful job directing The Exorcist. The Script is also very well written and the music is a bit creepy, perfect for The Exorcist. The Exorcist is not flawless, but it is very good and bound to give you a few chills.