My favourite film of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2011)

This is more than a mere horror film but a classic case of good against evil. The book is excellent and for once a director captures it on film perfectly. All the main parts are played with passion and realism. The story starts slowly with flashes of evil placed to unnerve and keep you on your toes. Then a sudden change in pace whacks you round the head and makes your head spin till the chilling finale. This lived with me for years from my first view at the age of 12. I plucked up the courage to watch it again in my early 30's and learned to appreciate it more. The film has benefited from recent revamps and Mark Kermode's documentary aids to the appreciation. Freidkin is my favourite director for this film alone.