A truly frightening movie.

Rating: Null/10 (26 July 2007)

This is a superb piece of film-making. Acting,directing,script..all top drawer. When viewing it, you do get this very uneasy feeling and you can feel the tension build and build. This film demonstrates very well that its all about building atmosphere in horror movies...no guts and gore particularly but through menacing music and lighting, a chilling scene is set. I'm sure other viewers who have enjoyed viewing it, want to watch it again but have this fear factor towards...i know i do! I recently bought the 25th Anniversary DVD..have watched the extras but haven't sat down for the movie yet..(have seen it 3 times now and still scares the hell out of me!) I did have the 'Version you have never seen' on VHS and i remember when i first saw the spider walk...sends chills down my spine thinking of it.
Some people seem to find this film comical - which surprises me. I tend to think those people haven't watched the movie in the right frame of mind or with the right audience....but then again, if they do not believe in god, then i guess this is not relevant for them.
Its been 34 years now and i don't think the Exorcist has been bettered..or ever will be. Watch it...but be warned...