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If we look to the very basics about Pazuzu here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pazuzu, I believe Blatty had a lot of information about this demon coming from his writing “magic hat” and Blatty is an expert researcher.
I do believe Merrin knows the demon very well prior to the first exorcism at the dig area in Ninevah in Northern Iraq which leaves an air of mystery about the relationship.
Plus, I believe it’s all too apparent that Merrin already knows that the demon he must wrestle once again is Pazuzu who is now possessing Regan.
There are too many clues, signs, cues, and dialogue that are relative in the book and movie about Pazuzu (however, the mystery is a great part of The Exorcist).
The actual name “Pazuzu” does not appear in this film, but the dud follow-up Exorcist II: The Heretic.
Ooooh, good thought, Ryan. I can also envision that Chris went to the bathroom after drinking about 10 cups of coffee with Lt. Kinderman.
Therefore, it was actually Kinderman who saw the crucifix on the table in the entry way when he arrived at the McNeil household. Remembering this, Kinderman crept upstairs to the sick daughter’s room (“Watch out for drafts, drafts are a magic carpet for bacteria”) while Chris was taking a long whiz. He then put the crucifix under Regan’s pillow knowing full and well that the demon Pazuzu would “have his way” with Regan using the crucifix.
I know, “It’s probable, however, unlikely.” 🙂
Ah, but Cap, set decorators and continuity experts are so meticulous. But, that’s really beside the point. (Although that posting is really tongue in cheek — just like Mark Kermode’s statement about the “NEW” and just found alternative spiderwalk that Friedkin just happened to stumble upon with all the SPX in place! LOL!
Actually, all three products in that scene are great advertising plugs for Colgate-Palmolive. I think it’s slick, but the media created a small tornado about how C-P had Satan worshipping head chiefs … even their logo was under scrutiny.
You know, we’ve all seen the infamous scene of Chris and Karras in the park where Chris lights up cig and the crushes it out, only to reappear. I found another scene just like it.
Trivia time, all! When did the other smoking/not smoking/smoking scene appear in the film?
You’re right about your choice number 1. While Regan is possessed by Pazuzu, the demon sneaks downstairs to retrieve the crucifix. Remember that Regan is “heavily sedated,” so the logic is that Pazuzu, who is not impacted by the drugs, did the dirty work of taking a the Christian symbol to do a demonic deed on his victim.
PS: I also agree that “masturbation” is a toned-down word for the “mutilation.” However, that mutilation is at the hands of the demonic powers in charge of Regan’s body.
Witch, I know the left-hand side is the “Merrin Arrives” scene. At one point, there a quick juxtaposition between Blair/Pazuzu, but I can’t capture it with this POS player! 🙂
Jagged, I meant to mention my “blink” thought that I’ve been meaning to bring up because I think it’s pretty cool. I was going to tell you what I actually saw in your avatar the first several times I kept seeing it before I realized you did a little play in Photoshop on the pic of the two images:
If you don’t look really hard and/or you squint your eyes, your avatar resembles an abstract bald eagle with its back to the viewer (the blue part) and its head facing to the right (the red part). A very well done image with two facets that you may not know exists! 🙂
columbian, you usually make a lot of sense to me, but you been tokin’ on something with that Hulk movie reply! LOL! 🙂
Just for you, columbian:
