Movie Discussion (Spooky Halloween Edition) – The Exorcist (1973)
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The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin, is a landmark horror film that follows the terrifying possession of a young girl, Regan, and her mother’s desperate efforts to save her through an exorcism performed by two Catholic priests. Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, the film explores themes of faith, death, the battle between good and evil, and the limits of science in the face of the supernatural. Renowned for its chilling atmosphere, groundbreaking special effects, and intense performances, The Exorcist remains a powerful meditation on belief, suffering, and the unknown.
The film was the first horror film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture (along with 9 other nominations, winning 2) and it is widely considered one of the scariest movies ever made.
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For Halloween week, let's discuss the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist directed by the American filmmaker William David Friedkin, recently voted the 225th greatest movie of all time in Sight & Sound's international survey of filmmakers. Friedkin has said about his film that "I never talked about making a horror film. We always felt we were making a film about the mystery of faith."
Please watch the movie in advance (122 minutes) and bring your thoughts, reactions, and queries to share with us at the meeting.
You can stream it for free here [to be posted] or rent it on various streaming platforms online (for best quality).
Check out other movie discussions in the group every Friday and occasionally other days.