It was either Blatty or Friedkin saying something to the effect that it broke the pace and explained too much. I have a totally different view on it and think there is probably no better way to describe such atrocities in this world.
Perfect line! I remember it too and I wish that it hadn’t been cut from the original. Father Merrin should have a little liquor in his coffee for what he’s about to take place in! 🙂 It looks like we are all zoning in on the TE:TVYNS, but I understand that WB wanted to cut the movie to two hours, so we were a little confused and gypped when the original came out I guess.
I’m so hardcore into this movie, that I can’t single one out. Let’s see–probably: “(Karras) Do you want to hear the background of the case first, Father? (Merrin) “Why?”
“Mom,What’s Wrong With Me?” -Regan Macneil
“The Sow Is Mine” -Regan/Demon
“”You’Re Gonna Die Up There” -Regan Macneil
“Fuck Me,Fuck Me,Fuck Me!!!” -Possessed Regan