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The "Exorcist" Returns
http://www.eonline.com/On/Holly/Shows/TheExorcist/index.html ^ | August 12th, 2004

Posted on 08/12/2004 5:59:12 PM PDT by missyme

Did the Classic Horror Flick Haunt More Than Just the Audience?

When The Exorcist was released late in 1973, it sparked a visceral reaction from the public--literally. There were reports of people vomiting from the fright of a story about a young girl possessed by a demon.

The movie went on to become a massive hit, but few of those who flocked to the film knew about its grueling, nearly yearlong shoot or the tragedies that befell some of the cast and crew. Misfortune also followed the movie's sequels, leading some to wonder: Was there a curse on The Exorcist?

As its prequel, Exorcist: The Beginning, makes its way to theaters, E! delves into the mystery with a new E! True Hollywood Story, premiering Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. We go behind the scenes of the controversial film and reveal just why some believe the movie was cursed.

Whether you buy into curses or not, one thing is indisputable: The filming of The Exorcist was tough on all concerned. From a director who liked to startle his cast to a 12-year-old actress spouting some truly disturbing dialogue to the infamous "pea soup" scene, few escaped the production unscathed.

Subsequent Exorcist films had their share of bad luck as well--although many critics believe that's a result of questionable filmmaking more than any curse. Still, the mystery surrounding the films remains.

Think you can turn heads with your Exorcist knowledge? Then take our devilishly designed quiz, and watch the the Story to find out more about The Exorcist.


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: movies; theexorcist
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1 posted on 08/12/2004 5:59:12 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme

Ugh.

THis movie looks awful.


2 posted on 08/12/2004 6:00:30 PM PDT by HawkeyeLonewolf (Christian First, American Second)
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To: HawkeyeLonewolf

When I saw the firt Excorcist I slept with the light on for a year, I was freaked out and I think the Excorist is the scarriest movie of all time..


3 posted on 08/12/2004 6:04:08 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme
I agree I remember waiting in the cold a few hours to get tickets at a Manhattan theater I think it was Christmas time. By far the scariest movie ever made.
4 posted on 08/12/2004 6:07:55 PM PDT by since1868
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To: since1868; missyme

My blood still runs cold every time I hear Tubular Bells.


5 posted on 08/12/2004 6:11:07 PM PDT by Sunshine55 (The only poll that REALLY matters is the one on November 2nd.)
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To: Sunshine55

That song is eerie but brilliant.


6 posted on 08/12/2004 6:12:15 PM PDT by since1868
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To: missyme
"There's Rats in the Attic".

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7 posted on 08/12/2004 6:16:41 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: missyme
The original Exorcist is the greatest horror film ever made. The sequels were either laughably bad (Exorcist II) or made-for-tv mediocre (Exorcist III). Here's hopeing the Prequel is better.

My dorm chaplin in college is in the movie as one of the Jesuits (plays a freind of Father Karras). William Freidkin (the director) slapped him to get a better performance out of him.

8 posted on 08/12/2004 6:16:53 PM PDT by Clemenza
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To: missyme

Nah. The Haunting Of Hill House is scarier.


9 posted on 08/12/2004 6:17:45 PM PDT by annyokie (Now with 20% More Infidel!)
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To: annyokie

NO WAY! The Excorcist is the worst, when you see the Priest bringing the Devil out of her OMG... that was the scariest, it wasn't blood and guts movie it was something real and so evil it made your whole being shake with fear....


10 posted on 08/12/2004 6:21:34 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme

Your right pure evil at it's worst.


11 posted on 08/12/2004 6:22:27 PM PDT by since1868
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To: Clemenza

Really is this movie going to be the same version as the original one?


12 posted on 08/12/2004 6:22:37 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme

Nope. Not to me, anyway. The creaking walls and the line by Julie Christie "Who was holding my hand?" are way scarier.

"And we who walk here walk alone."

Yipe! I was 40 last time I watched it and I slept with teh lights on for a week.


13 posted on 08/12/2004 6:24:27 PM PDT by annyokie (Now with 20% More Infidel!)
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To: missyme

And I had read the bood before seeing the movie! Whoa....very scary to read the book alone at night.


14 posted on 08/12/2004 6:24:42 PM PDT by Eagle Eye (Coming to you live from HESCO City...)
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To: since1868

I think the movie started out with the TSTI fly in Africa or something? then that music...AH! I think I was frozen in my seat for the rest of the film as was the entire theatre...


15 posted on 08/12/2004 6:25:03 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme
Is this "excorcist" deal an inside joke or just another hugh and series mistake?
16 posted on 08/12/2004 6:25:50 PM PDT by steve86
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To: Sunshine55

Linda Blair has said many times during interviews that an EVIL persisted in the entire making of the film she had some weird stuff happen to her...


17 posted on 08/12/2004 6:26:26 PM PDT by missyme
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To: missyme
I remember hearing rumors many years ago that it was based on a true story and the actress involved was Susan Saradon
18 posted on 08/12/2004 6:28:17 PM PDT by since1868
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To: BearWash

I don't know what type of Excorcist movie is now coming out but I think it's based on the original one...


19 posted on 08/12/2004 6:29:18 PM PDT by missyme
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To: since1868

You mean it happened to Susan Sarandon? I thought it was a true story about a little girl in Baltimore Maryland?


20 posted on 08/12/2004 6:30:29 PM PDT by missyme
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