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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! 😉
Other than the mouse or rat ripping my book in a house that didn’t have mice or rats, I haven’t had a bad luck experience. However, it was creepy. I kept the book between a one-foot space on the floor between my bed and the wall. I had just finished reading another chapter and I put the book away in its usual place. I turned the lamp off. Right before I fell asleep, I heard the ripping sounds. I turned the lamp back on and picked up my copy of the book and it had 1/2″ to 1″ rips in the first part of the book even though I was reading a chapter near the end. Go figure. And, yes, I am blaming this on a mouse or rat because I refuse to believe anything else. Nice justification in my mind at age 13 and today! 🙂
Both great stories here. Second-grader Marianna D was scared shitless (if she really saw it) or she’s a good mockingbird! 😉
X – I think your parents are a little twisted to take a 4-y-o to see this film at such an impressionable age regardless of religious beliefs. (X, this is not a slam to you or your parents, but did they know what they were going to be seeing?). I’m sure you were scared to death by the visceral experience alone because you couldn’t possibly understand the storyline at that age.
I was 12 and my dad was irrational in taking me to see The Exorcist at such a young age. He obviously had no idea what he was getting us both into. It really didn’t impress him either way, but it sure as hell put an impression on this little Catholic boy! 🙂
You deserve the shout-out, drexul. I went to my local B&N and Borders and they don’t carry HorrorHound Mag in my area. Anyone have any ideas for online ordering of this one issue? Or, is not available yet?
I feel a song coming on from Elton John: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (now that would scare the shit out of me if watched The Exorcist on that stuff!).
