The Most Terrifying *possible spoilers*

Rating: Null/10 (8 March 2004)

I was 10 years old when I saw the Exorcist for the first time. I couldn't sleep for weeks and was even afraid to go from one room to another at night.It was probably the most terrifying experience ever. I later grew up to liking horror movies and enjoying them. But it wasn't until 4 years ago that a friend of mine lent me the movie to see it again (after 15 years). The thing that I did not expect was the effect the movie still had on me. The eerie scenes, the atmosphere, the music ,and the cast, again delivered the best horror movie. One of the scenes which I recall very well is when her neck turns 180 degrees and starts speaking in a hoarse voice. The actors were all in top form, especially the little girl. The thing about this movie isn't the gory imagery or the monsters in it.Its the psychological effect that the demon has on the characters especially when trying to burden them with guilt. This caused confusion as well as weakness for the priest. Another aspect of it is that ,it is also a test of faith. There were movies which frightened me as a teenager but when I see them now, they cause so little or almost no effect. While "The Exorcist" still retains the mystic and eerie spine tingling atmosphere which among the years none has surpassed. The movie is a definite must for all the horror fans being one of the best horror movies of all time.