![]() Exorcist 1973 is more than just a horror film on many accounts- it showcased human complexity brilliantly and the loss and finding of faith in the modern world, to what extent man can go to do good to others. The movie was adapted from a trilogy of the same name by the author William Peter Blatty who was influenced by an occurrence in real life of such an event. The film also includes the trajectories of two priests who question their faith due to personal loss and disillusionment and become involved in this occult happening in ’70s Georgetown US. Recently, movies like The Conjuring trilogy and many more have dealt with the same theme taking inspiration from it.Įxorcist 1973 tells the now popular story of a single mother whose only daughter gets possessed by an evil spirit who leads to disrupt their lives and put their faith in jeopardy. It was followed by many such films incorporating similar genres of occult and exorcism. It was the first of its kind in many ways- the theme of the Ouija board and demons became part of Hollywood popular culture after its release. ![]() The movie Shining had already proved that macabre and horror were accepted by the audience which relished such films. The 70’s was a time for changing genres and storyline and directors like Stanley Kubrick and William Friedkin were at the helm of it trying and testing with different plots and characters to suit the changing times. ![]() The winning factors of the movie were not just its superb cast and direction but also Exorcist 1973‘s stunning cinematography and plot which was not something that had been tried in Hollywood before. But the one reaction that stuck was that of appreciation which made it a cult classic. ![]() ![]() When Exorcist 1973 came out, helmed by the acclaimed director William Friedkin, people had varying reactions to it. ![]()
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