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.
That doesn't sound like it bodes well for people who are constantly on FR!
Go suck a lemon.
OK. Which are you?
I think I'll go suck a lemon.
I've thought the same thing before. Fortunately, FR is crawling with very prayerful people, and I think we generally keep a good "watch," spiritually speaking, over each other. I remember posting something a while back--I think it had to do with the prison terrorist group the D.C. snipers ended up being associated with (The 5 Percent Nation), and the hate and nastiness I was posting made me want to stop and pray constantly.
Exactly! Thats' right it totally came back to me, how weird talking of Iraq in the context of evil over 30 yrs ago! when no-one knew how much a part that country would have in our lives all these years later....
Practice makes perfect!
Veteran character actor Vic Morrow and two (illegally-hired) child extras were killed while a helicopter sequence in the film TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE was being filmed. Witnesses say director John Landis was either drunk or stoned while directing.
Are you talking about the guy who played Fr. Dyer? That was William J. O'Malley SJ. Taught me high school english. One of the most brilliant men I have ever met.
Small world.
Wanna be the best for you!
Oh.
Go suck a lime.
Will do -- I'll be back later!
You and the Senator gave me the best laugh tonight!
We do 2 shows a night, except Sundays.
That's right//Drunk or Stoned? did not hear that...But what is John Landis doing now a days?
Lizzy Borden was supposed to appear in the mirror! I think that was the name. She was either murdered with an axe, or the murderess, I'm a little fuzzy on the details now. And also there was the old, "Turn on the water, Mary Worth"
The girls bathroom in gradeschool was a HELLISH NIGHTMARE! LOLOL.
And Passover and Christmas Eve.
I slept with Mom's big butcher knife under the pillow. The next day, I decided to go stay at my aunt's house for the rest of the week!
D'oh! That's it, Bloody Mary. Wonder where I got Lizzy Borden? They say the mind is the first thing to go...
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