Still Horrifying After All These Years

Rating: 8/10 (23 January 2001)

After watching the new DVD Version of "The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen", it's understandable why this movie continues to creep you out of your seat more than a quarter-of-a-century later. The new effects and music cues add upon the original version and the "famous" Spider-crawl puts this movie over the top--especially Ellen Burstyn's reaction before you see what will happen. Excellent acting. The only drawback of this DVD is William Friedkin's narration (should you choose that option). He adds little about the actual movie, but rather he tells you what's happening on the screen throughout the movie. Don't expect a lot of insight on the making of the movie. Stick to "The Fear of God" special on the anniversary edition. Anyway, I watched this movie at home alone in broad daylight, and it still packed a scary punch. **** Four Stars!