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That’s good thinking about why Regan suppressed the memories. In that case, Steve, you've represented a form of what Freud termed, infantile amnesia (although accelerated given Regan’s age). There are many other theories about cognitive stages yet I tend to disbelieve much of what Freud surmised, despite being the “father of psychiatry.â€
Sofia, is there any mention in the novel that closes the gap on the subject? The film tries to wrap it up in a nice little bundle with Chris’s statement about Regan not remembering any of it. Again, if we forget about the sequels, it does keep some questions going.
Also, my favorite scene in the film is the one with Chris and Lt. Kinderman at the dining room table. The acting is superior; Friedkin’s direction is incredible; and Blatty’s script is an elegant exchange of lines with a nonchalant one-two punch of shocking news. The scene’s pacing along with a sense of suffocation from the cameras closing in on Chris and Lt. Kinderman are a true cinematic treat.
Father Bowdern
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You posed a great question in your post that's maybe worth discussing. We should not stray away to other gimmicky movies like EII for answers because they were not in the works until after the release of the original film. IOW, the original had a proper ending or an entire story with a beginning, middle, and ending (with no hints of a dreadful sequel). Below are some initial thoughts about Regan's recollection, if she had any at all:1. At the beginning the crucifix scene, we hear Regan pleading with the masculine voice.Â
2. Sharon calls Father Karras to the house to observe the “help me” message by and on Regan's stomach.
3. When Father Karras asks where Regan is during his initial visit, the demon replies, “In here, with us.”
4. Once Regan is free from the demon, she is cowering in a corner calling out, “Mother.”
5. At end of film, Chris tells Father Dyer that Regan remembers nothing about the events that transpired.
Hmmm … is Regan in a deeply subdued trance while the demon takes over? Is Regan fully aware of what's been going on the entire time? Did Regan have a sudden case of amnesia after the exorcism?
Father Bowdern
Sof,
Great work. It would have been nice to see more character building of both Chris and Regan … especially Regan and this kind of scene would have helped.
BTW, your SIMS of Shirley (Chris MacNeil) reminds me of Bridget Fonda in Single White Female!
Father Bowdern
Sof, on the flip side, he's in Heaven making people laugh … forever!Â
One of his memorable one-liner is at the end of this short piece.
Father Bowdern
Sorry, toetag. Jagged is correct in all of his statements above. He is well versed in both the novel and film.
If you took offense to my teasing statement, you need to understand that when you attack someone (which you did to me as a newcomer to this site on your very first post), the repercussions are not always favorable, just like the ones your teacher offers. You should listen to your teacher more often. She was not trying to trick you into believing the facts of what Robert Frost wrote. She was trying to offer you a way to understand concrete vs. abstract thinking. Without opening your mind, you close the doors to become a more astute person.
Father Bowdern
Excellent, Jagged. You have quite a history in the world of fonts. I know what you mean about the one staring me in the face and not knowing its name.
Thanks again for searching!
Father Bowdern
You look long enough at smoke, clouds and frozen breath you can see almost anything you want in them.
That's very true if you're smoking weed!Â
Father Bowdern
No problem, Justin. Thanks for looking. It appears to be a question on the net that remains an unsolve mystery.
Father Bowdern
Thank you, Justin! I appreciate it!
Father Bowdern
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PS: You guys probably already have Monster Party dingbats … it includes Regan (letter E) and The Exorcist poster (letter X) here and it's free.
That's true. It is called Pareidolia and only warrants attention from that particular viewer's perception.
Father Bowdern
