"What an excellent day for an exorcism."
- The Demon Pazuzu, The Exorcist (1973)
Dir. William Friedkin; Horror, 122 Min
In this section, we'll look at the psychology behind The Exorcist and learn about Psychoanalysis in film. Click the link below to watch my intro and then you're off and running!
Summary
One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts acting odd -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest (Jason Miller), however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert (Max von Sydow) to help with the difficult job.