Ultimate horror film...should have been called "Eyes Wide Shut"...score: 10 (out of 10)

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 1999)

There are many GREAT horror films of the 20th Century on film, however, here is a film where I keep my eyes wide shut when I see it. William Friedkin brings to us the ultimate in horror movies - a simple story about the Devil and demonic possession. The actors give superb performances. Some have said the movie is slow, but that is the point. If we are to understand the plot, we must first understand the characters involved. The superb special effects steal the show as well (especially when the Devil uses Megan's body to spin his head around and reveal his true identity to the priest...again...my eyes were wide shut!) A top-notch thriller...score: a PERFECT 10!!! (out of 10.)