Widely considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) exploded into the pop culture zeitgeist quickly becoming a nationwide phenomenon, complete with literal fainting during some screenings and lines around the block in frigid weather.
It was a movie that everyone needed to have a take on which was unheard of considering its graphic content and horror genre.
With the recent passing of Friedkin back in August, the film has no doubt been revisited by old and new fans alike.
The Exorcist is based on a novel by William Peter Blatty by the same name, who also wrote the screenplay, and spawned multiple sequels.
It is the basis for the reboot trilogy, starting with The Exorcist: Believer, which is in theaters now.
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