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Why so many sexual references in the Exorcist 1973?

Ive always wondered why they made the Reagan character say sooo many sexual profanities and act like that? What was the purpose?


Actually, author William Peter Blatty hadn't included such graphic language in the film until he consulted a priest who told him that the language should be pretty severe in order to be accurate. As far as why she would say such things...well, the most

THE EXORCIST - Trailer - HQ - (1973)

Trailer for William Friedkin's film starring Ellen Burstyn,Jason Miller,Max von Sydow,Lee J. Cobb,Linda Blair,Kitty Winn,Jack MacGowran ...

"The Exorcist" (1973) - Inappropriate Soundtracks

EDIT: I'd like to thank the fine folks at Attack of the Show for recognizing my GENIUS. I'm kidding of course, but thanks for the shout ...

Catch the holiday spirits in San Bernardino

The witching hour is here - ready or not.

San Bernardino's Halloween Festival scares up some good fun and happy haunts for all ages, beginning this weekend at the city's renowned historic theaters - the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts and the California Theatre of the Performing Arts.

The California Theatre will host two of the spookiest and scariest movies ever made - the silent film classic "Nosferatu" and the 1973 film "The Exorcist."

Both films will be screened Saturday - "Nosferatu" at 2 p.m. and "The Exorcist" at 6 p.m.

"Nosferatu" will be accompanied by Robert Salisbury on the theater's Mighty Wurlitzer Style 216 Organ.

The movies are presentations by the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency.

Tickets to each show are $7-$15, available at www.ticketmaster.com ; www.livenation.com ; or the theater box office, 909-885-5152.

In addition to three performances of the musical "Jekyll & Hyde" from Friday through Sunday at the Sturges Center, ghoulish

The Exorcist 1973 - Bookshelf


The Exorcist, The Director's cut : the version you've never seen The Exorcist, The Director's cut : the version you've never seen


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The Exorcist 1973 - News


'The Exorcist' play to star Richard Chamberlain, Brooke Shields
'The Exorcist' play to star Richard Chamberlain, Brooke Shields The role was played by Max von Sydow in the 1973 film version of Blatty's book. Shields will take on the role of Chris MacNeil, an actress and the girl's mother, who was played by Ellen Burstyn in the movie. The role of Regan MacNeil, the possessed

Brooke Shields to star in The Exorcist
Brooke Shields to star in The Exorcist Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow originally starred in those roles in the cult 1973 film. Playwright John Pielmeier insists the production will scale back on the movie's more gruesome scenes. He says, “The story of the battle between faith and evil

Brooke Shields to star in 'The Exorcist' play
Brooke Shields to star in 'The Exorcist' play Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow played the characters in the 1973 film adaptation of the story. Emily Yetter will play Regan, a role made famous by Linda Blair in the film. While the concept of a stage version of "The Exorcist" might make some people's

Brooke Shields - Brooke Shields To Star In The Exorcist Play
Brooke Shields - Brooke Shields To Star In The Exorcist Play Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow originally starred in those roles in the cult 1973 film. Playwright John Pielmeier insists the production will scale back on the movie's more gruesome scenes. He says, "The story of the battle between faith and evil

Up close with the devil
The subject of exorcism has also been a cinematic gold mine since Linda Blair appeared in The Exorcist (1973). Isabella Rossi (Fernanda Andrade) is in Rome to find out whether her mother Maria (Suzan Crowley) is possessed by the devil or whether she