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The Exorcist

Genre
Horror
Rating
R
Released
26 December, 1973
The Exorcist

The Exorcist is an American media franchise that originated with William Peter Blatty's 1971 horror novel of the same name and most prominently featured in a 1973 film adapted from the novel, and many subsequent prequels and sequels. All of these installments focus on fictional accounts of people possessed by Pazuzu, the main antagonist of the series, and the efforts of religious authorities to counter this possession.

Creator William Peter Blatty
Original work The Exorcist
Novels The Exorcist, Legion
Films The Exorcist, Exorcist II: The Heretic, The Exorcist III, The Exorcist (2000 Director's Cut)
Television series The Exorcist

About The Exorcist

Regarded as one of the premiere horror films of all time, the William Friedkin-directed movie sees a mother enlist the help of a couple of priests in order to save her daughter who became possessed by a mysterious entity.

Achievement of The Exorcist

The film was adapted from William Peter Blatty's novel of the same name, which was inspired by the 1949 exorcism of Roland Doe. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards, and was the first first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture. 

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Latest information about The Exorcist updated on July 28 2021.