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Good question! I’d like to know what the people do for a living. The house today is so ugly in comparison to the film version. Check it out (click pic for larger image):
Hmmmm … does this mean The Passion of the Christ is on a level playing field with The Exorcist? If so, does that mean that Mel Gibson delivered a message of “good” in every single frame of the celluloid he produced? Both films are “moving.” However, to denounce or praise that evil or good is a part of a film is asinine. Again, just MHO. 🙂
dsea, what’s a “power frame?” “Please thrill me with your acumen.” 🙂
The cigarette scene is a major continuity blunder. It happens in the park when Chris meets up with Fr. Karras. She asks him: “Do you have a cigarette, father?” He obliges with the one smoke.
After a few puffs she throws it on the ground and does a “twist-stomp” to extinguish it (we only see this from the waist up view, but know what’s clearly happening). Next shot, she starts asking questions about exorcism and the cigarette and its smoke reappears. The weed is still lit while she adjusts her sunglasses. She didn’t ask for a second one. She simply had that “bottomless barrel of popcorn” just in a cigarette form. Once you notice it, it’s something you seem to focus on and it can be annoying. [Update this on HD please, Billy Friedkin!]
I can’t recall what the script calls for (at least not in the original marked-up one that I have).
It’s just clearly a continuity issue … like the ping-pong ball that’s under the paddle, disappears, and reappears. This is in the basement scene with Regan, Chris, and the Ouija board.
dsea, you’re pretty on track with the statement that Graham made. Here’s what a blogger wrote directly to William Friedkin regarding it’s 25th Anniversary:
IRVINE, CA: What made you make a film like that? It was just pure evil.
William Friedkin: That’s what Billy Graham said at the time. I think you’re both wrong. To me, “The Exorcist” is a story of the eternal struggle between good and evil in which the forces for good, in this case, win out.
You read even more here.
I don’t know about Wicker Man because it’s my not bag. I don’t watch “trying-to-be” horrors films without substantial direction, writing, and editing. If I see a box cover or ad like that of Wicker Man, I have no interest at all.
The only film that I personally compare to the psychological horror like The Exorcist is Silence of the Lambs. Of course there are a few others like Psycho, but I give “raspberries” to the slasher, hatchet, ax, blood-and-gore fest of films.
Just as karras13 writes, if a film envelopes you into the film as if you are a part of the action, it’s worthy of great American Cinema.
Ah, yes, The Exorcist … a wonderfully psychological mystery, horror, and supernatural film that makes each person react different. I LOVE it!
Thanks again, Cap. I got my confirmation for the two copies (bag and board, of course!). Can’t wait to get them.
aMiRwOw,
You write very well for 14-y-o and from what you seen and read already, you should have no trouble in comprehending the underlying premise of The Exorcist (I won’t spoil that for you because it’s up to interpretation from each viewer’s stance).
In fact, since you have already been exposed to so many “slasher films,” like Saw, you may want to solely focus on the storyline versus the violent scenes … albeit these are absolutely necessary.
You didn’t indicate if you are M/F, so the crucifix masturbation scene may be more intense from a F perspective (not to say that everyone who sees that particular scene doesn’t think it’s extremely violent coming from a 12-y-o possessed girl).
I would rate it, of course, a 10! it’s brilliantly written, directed, and the actors are superior. Just remember that special effects were all done on the stage versus the newer CGI (IF you are watching the original). If you have TVYNS, it’s worth seeing the digitally remastered original version first. This is available in the here.
Read the book if you haven’t already because it will give more insight.
Welcome aboard!
Father Bowdern
Greg, I think you are a saint here on earth and nothing evil can touch you or your possessions (pun intended!). 🙂
LMAO, Greg! Very good observations! The “great good” of having my copy of The Exorcist ripped is that I read it in the living room and left it there! 😉
