a classic

Rating: Null/10 (26 September 2000)

I actually watched the re-release and it was truly incredible. Not that there is much difference, but overall the movie is still the greatest horror-flick of all-time. The one feature in the re-release which I found VERY creepy was the flash-frame shots of demonic creatures. Because of it you the viewer can pin-point the exact moment when she becomes possessed by the devil, and realize that almost the entire house has been taken over by Lucifer himself. Although they look cheesy and are on for about half a second, it still creeped me out. For a second-time viewing, I still had chills throughout the entire flick, and had to look away at the crucifix scene -- the most disturbing footage I think has ever been recorded. Still, when she rises out of the bed and floats on air, you truly see the power of Satan, and the continuing struggle rages on until a climactic finale. Overall, superbly well-done.