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In the book they remained in the house for almost two months after the exorcism took place so the cuts had to heal. But her face didn’t have the gangrenous sores as in the movie.
“I believe it should be classified as a religious film rather than horror.”
I kind of agree. But Linda’s possessed face is SCARY! I couldn’t sleep for days after watching the movie for the first time. And Ellen Burstyn said they meant to do a scary movie, as well.
Yes, it has a sentimental value for me. It’s my favorite movie and novel. I think the reasons why I love it must be different from everyone else:
I love stories that are about a loving relationship between a mother & daughter and those scenes in the movie/novel are my favorites. So it’s not the horror, even though I love that as well.
Another reason is because Shirley MacLaine and her daughter Stephanie (my idols) were the models for Chris and Regan MacNeil of the novel, so reading it is like I’m there witnessing what Shirley’s life was like.(the first chapter in particular)I’m also interested in medicine and psychiatry, so I really like Blatty’s intent for the novel to keep it a mystery as to whether Regan was genuinely possessed or whether it was a case of mental illness that could be explained scientifically.
Ah, so are you motivated to read it now, Ju? 🙂
Also, in my portuguese subtitles Karl says, “Não há nada” which means, “There’s nothing.”
He says the same line from the novel: “There is nothing.” And then, “Very sorry. But you see? No rats.”
A year later! It’s April 1st again! 🙂
Tonight it’s going to be the beginning of the horror. At 12:25 A.M., Chris will hear rapping sounds. Odd, muffled, profound sounds that seem to be coming from Regan’s bedroom…
You’re wrong about Karl. He’s a religious man. In the first draft screenplay William Peter Blatty described his bedroom as having religious statues and a Sacred Heart painting on the wall. And in the novel, he blesses himself during the exorcism.
I like it better in the novel. It’s creepier and Regan doesn’t crawl. She’s always gliding spiderlike while following Sharon in the study.
Oh boy, a man? I can’t stop laughing now. When we had that argument about Nicoletta I told you that my name was Sofia and that I live in Portugal. This is my space: http://www.myspace.com/sofmaclaine
Btw, we’re so off topic again lol.
I’m not sure I understand. Does this copy have added passages or something? And why does it cost 120.00 dollars??
The Trouble with Harry didn’t have good reviews but I enjoyed it! Just watching it for Shirley is worth it. 😀
LOL Hammer! 😀
dseabroo, I meant that Blatty based Chris MacNeil, her mode of speaking, personal life, on Shirley MacLaine and I’m a huge fan of her and of Sachi. Im creating a fanpage for her. If anyone’s interested: http://www.myspace.com/sachiparker
