When “The Exorcist” was released in 1973, Linda Blair was just 14 years old.
Though the film generated a considerable amount of controversy, the young actress blew audiences away with her haunting performance as possessed preteen Regan MacNeil.
While the role earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, it also became an inescapable source of frustration that ultimately hindered her career.
The film’s legacy as one of the scariest movies ever made pales in comparison to the real-life horrors Linda Blair endured as a result of starring in it.Although she was barely old enough to be considered a teenager when filming “The Exorcist,” Linda Blair…The post How The Exorcist transformed Linda Blair forever appeared first on /Film.
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