An old hat and mix bag?

Rating: Null/10 (17 April 2007)

A young teenager is possessed by a mysterious evil entity and her mother asks two priests for help in the hope they can save her daughter.
From many of the comments placed, you could argue the film is almost over-rated. From the start the film still retains a creepy atmosphere but over the years it seems to have lost it's scare factor. That said, some scenes are still disturbing and the some foul language still amazes to be shocking.
The score, sound and editing can sometimes be a mix bag but the acting and direction by William Friedkin is exceptional. Max von Sydows limited screen time leaves an impression and Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras plays the troubled priest, however the star is rightly Linda Blair as Regan, the actress is great especially for someone so young.
There probably hasn't been a more intelligent horror film since 1973 or a better film on demonic possession. A must see for new horror fans.