CaptainHowdy.com The #1 Exorcist Fansite Since 1999
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Wow, Justin – amazing work. The top animated gif is probably the best example. I still believe they did an awesome job concealing the wires, I guess because I’m like most, I was too engrossed in the story to be looking for things like this.
Guys, this thread is getting a little too personal… It’s great that we’re passionate but please don’t make personal comments toward people. Keep it on topic.
Granted, technically there is no subliminal imagery in The Exorcist – technically.
However the ‘flashes’ you refuse to call subliminal have been called that for decades now, right or wrong. People come here looking for those ‘subliminal’ images they’ve heard about that appear in The Exorcist (because yes – some people miss them when they watch it), and I want them to be easily found on the menu. So it’s as simple as that.
It’s nothing personal at all – in fact I agree with you – they are NOT subliminal images – but I am not changing my menu name to reflect this, nor do I feel this simple site should have to try and change how things are referred when talking about The Exorcist. Warner Brothers still call them subliminal images – so does Friedkin, if I recall.
And honestly, they are close enough to subliminal to be incorrectly labeled as such.
I still haven’t had any worthy suggestions for an alternative – so the menu stays as is. I still have no intention of changing it.
Great find, Ryan! From the look of Linda Blair’s outfit in the background, it looks like they were shooting the final scenes.
Since the film hit the screens Howdy’s flashes have been referred to as ‘subliminal’. I agree, it’s probably not the correct term to use, but it is the most recognizable and simplest way to describe them. Unless any one has any other suggestions? Demon Flashes or something?
In the slow way films were cut back in the 70’s, its clear as to why these flashes were considered ‘subliminal’.
Tis true, I was a Producer and Director of Photography on this bad boy. Would love some feedback from you guys!
