The Exorcist
1973 · 122 min · Director: William Friedkin
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When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the Devil. Her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
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The Exorcist (1973) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 40%, Tension 25%, Disturbing 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Fear40%
- Tension25%
- Disturbing15%
- Anxiety10%
- Relief10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Tension, Disturbing. Genres: Horror. AI estimate.
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Cast
Willi
Dr. Taney
Psychiatrist
Tom
Mary Karras
Bishop Michael
Chuck / Demon (voice)
Details
- Directed by
- William Friedkin
- Written by
- William Peter Blatty
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1973
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Genres
- Horror
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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