Arguably the scariest motion picture ever made, William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST was unleashed on an unsuspecting American public in 1973. The film quickly became a nationwide sensation, leading to religious boycotts, fainting, and a huge box office return. Oscar nominee Linda Blair beat out hundreds of other child actors to land the role of Regan MacNeil, a 12-year-old who is possessed by the devil. After exhausting all other practical options, Regan's mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), acknowledges the supernatural nature of her daughter's condition and recruits Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller) to stage an exorcism. Aided by the mysterious Jesuit exorcist Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), Father Damien must confront not only the supernatural phenomena in front of him, but also his own inadequate faith and displaced guilt over his mother's recent death. Friedkin brings William Peter Blatty's Oscar-winning script to shocking life by establishing a realistic, everyday tone before allowing the terror to creep in. The performances of Burstyn and Miller further help to ground the supernatural events. Like THE GODFATHER before it and JAWS shortly after, the breakout success of THE EXORCIST helped to transform Hollywood into the blockbuster behemoth of American culture.
Product Identifiers
EAN
7321900746786
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47640358
Product Key Features
Film/TV Title
The Exorcist-The Complete Anthology
Actor
Ellen Burstyn, Kitty Winn, Brad Dourif, Nicol Williamson, Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, James D'arcy, Lee J. Cobb, Stellan Skarsgard, Richard Burton, Ed Flanders, Louise Fletcher, George C. Scott, Ned Beatty, Paul Henreid, Scott Wilson, James Earl Jones, Izabella Scorupco, Jason Miller
Director
William Peter Blatty, Renny Harlin, Paul Schrader, William Friedkin, John Boorman
Format
DVD
Language
English
Release Year
2005
Features
The Exorcist Commentary By Peter Blatty And William Friedkin\Fear Of God Documentary\Sketches And Storyboards\Interviews\Original Ending\Introduction By William Friedkin\TV Spots\Theatrical Trailers\Exorcist 2 Alternate Opening Sequence\Exorcist 3 Theatrical Trailer\Exorcist The Beginning Director Commentary\Behind The Scenes Featurette\Theatrical Trailer, Widescreen, Closed Caption
Franchise
Exorcist
Aspect Ratio
Wide Screen
Genre
Horror/Occult, General
Run Time
565 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate
18
Number of Discs
5
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Reviews
New York Daily News - The movie that launched a new era in horror films, and which, for one generation, remains one of the scariest experiences of their lives., Entertainment Weekly - Some movies aren't just movies. They're closer to voodoo -- they channel currents larger and more powerful than themselves.