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# The Exorcist - 40th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] [1973] [Region Free]

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The original and still the best.
  

*by B***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2024*

On any streaming platform you'll see wave after wave of exorcism movies. Some of those are decent... Some are utter tripe (more tripe than decent if I'm honest).However, the daddy of the exorcism movie is/was and will always be, William Peter Blattys 'The Exorcist'Made in the 70's this movie is as creepy, stomach churning, and raises as many questions as it ever did.This film leads all other of its type by a country mile.If you've never seen it, watch it.If you've seen it and you agree with me, then watch it again.If you've seen it and it scared the bejesus out of you... Well it did the job it was made for 5*/5*

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    'The Exorcist.' (1973) - The Original And The Best!
  

*by C***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2023*

'The Exorcist.' absolutely deserves its legendary status because it's more than just a Horror Film.For me 'The Exorcist.', as well as obviously being a story about demonic possession, is about the love of a Mother for her child and the importance of family bonds. It's also an exploration of the idea of the Devil as a real entity rather than an abstract concept, and about the power of Faith in a Higher Power through an Organized Religion.On reflection that last stated theme does strike me as a little odd or at least a little surprising since Regan and Chris MacNeil are clearly depicted as atheists!One might argue then, that 'The Exorcist.' could be seen as an advertisement for the Catholic Church - although if it is it's certainly not an overbearing one.What I can say with certainty is that if one wants to see 'The Exorcist.' as a Horror Film, then it's the thinking person's Horror Film.Of course given that it was made in 1973 'The Exorcist.' presents a much more flattering representation of the Catholic Church than would probably be the case if it was made now, in the much more Secular and Organized Religion-sceptical 2023.The performances by all of the main cast, especially Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, are absolutely top notch with a cast who all seem to be invested in their characters to a degree that is utterly naturalistic and in many cases, incredibly raw.For me the acting and the characterization are what makes 'The Exorcist.' the timeless classic that it is. Also; it's a rare Horror Film that has such admirable mature thematic depth.By today's standards 'The Exorcist.' isn't particularly scary but then again it's Director, the late William Friedkin, never intended it to be. He intended it mainly to be a powerfully emotional story about the triumph of Good over Evil.This is why I find 'The Exorcist.', in spite of its often horrifying imagery and its occasionally foul language, a courageous, challenging and yet strangely comforting and rewarding Film. How many Films that are given the label 'Horror' can be described as comforting?!This 4K release has an astonishingly good-looking image which often makes it look like a Film which was made recently and is set in 1973, rather than one that was made in 1973. The image is absolutely pristine with not a hint of damage that I could see.The HDR, which I personally find renders many FiIms too dark, is thankfully applied in an appropriately restrained manner on 'The Exorcist.'.All I can say is that after decades of dismissing 'The Exorcist.' as a prime example of empty Exploitation Horror that doesn't deserve the praise that's heaped on it, I'm so happy that I decided to buy this 4K release and had the opportunity to totally reappraise it and finally appreciate just how good it is.So I highly recommend 'The Exorcist.' on 4K blu ray - including to non-Horror fans and even to practicing Catholics who are capable of keeping an open mind and taking the shocking visuals and the occasional foul language with a pinch of salt.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    All time horror classic
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2023*

is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair. The story follows the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests.Blatty, who also produced, and Friedkin, his choice as director, had difficulty casting the film. Their choice of relative unknowns Burstyn, Blair, and Miller, instead of major stars, drew opposition from Warner Bros. Pictures executives. Principal photography was also difficult, taking place in both hot deserts and refrigerated sets. Many cast and crew were injured, some died, and unusual accidents delayed shooting. Production took twice as long as scheduled and cost almost three times the initial budget; the many mishaps have led to a belief that the film was cursed.The Exorcist was released in 24 theaters in the United States on December 26, 1973. Reviews were mixed, but audiences waited in long lines during cold weather; the sold-out shows were even more profitable for Warner, since they had booked it into those theaters under four wall distribution rental agreements, the first time a major studio had done that. Some viewers suffered adverse physical reactions, fainting or vomiting to shocking scenes such as a realistic cerebral angiography. Many children were allowed to see it, leading to charges that the MPAA ratings board had accommodated Warner by giving the film an R rating instead of the X rating to ensure the troubled production and its commercial success. Several cities attempted to ban it outright or prevent children from attending. At the end of its original theatrical run the film grossed $193 million, and has a lifetime gross of $441 million with subsequent re-releases.The cultural conversation around the film helped it become the first horror film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as nine others. Blatty won Best Adapted Screenplay, while the sound engineers took Best Sound. It has had several sequels and was the highest-grossing R-rated horror film (unadjusted for inflation) until It. The Exorcist had a significant influence on pop culture and several publications regard it as one of the greatest horror films ever made. In 2010, the Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."Probably one of the best horror movies ever made and this contains the director cut version which includes the legendary spider walk scene only cut because the wires could not be hidden. It will scare anyone who hasn't seen it and still sends chills to anyone who has.

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