Scariest Movies: The Exorcist (1973)

Updated August 5, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Beth Rowen

The Exorcist (1973)

This controversial film took in a whopping $89 million domestically, a certified blockbuster—quite a feat considering the off-putting plot and stomach-turning visuals: a twisting head, spinning bed, and green vomit. (People actually vomited in theaters during the film's original theatrical run.) A tormented priest tries to exorcise the devil from 12-year-old Linda Blair. In the process, he unleashes some of his own demons. Peter Blatty won an Oscar for the riveting screenplay based on his novel.

Movie Poster for the Exorcist

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