Heart attacks and a miscarriage were reported a psychiatric journal published a paper on "cinematic neurosis" triggered by the film. Some viewers suffered adverse physical reactions, fainting or vomiting to scenes in which the protagonist undergoes a realistic cerebral angiography and later violently masturbates with a crucifix. Despite initial mixed critical reviews, audiences flocked to it, waiting in long lines during winter weather and many doing so more than once.
The Exorcist was released in 24 theaters in the United States and Canada in late December 1973. Ultimately production took twice as long as scheduled and cost more than twice the initial budget. A fire destroyed the majority of the set, and Blair and Burstyn suffered long-term injuries in on-set accidents. Principal photography was also difficult. After turning down, or being turned down by, major stars of the era, they cast Burstyn, a relative unknown, as well as unknowns Blair and Miller (author of a hit play with no film acting experience) the casting choices were vigorously opposed by studio executives at Warner Bros.
It is the first installment in The Exorcist film series, and follows the demonic possession of twelve year-old Regan and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism conducted by two Catholic priests.ĭespite the book's bestseller status, Blatty, who produced, and Friedkin, his choice for director, had difficulty casting the film. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran (in his final film role), Jason Miller and Linda Blair. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and produced and written for the screen by William Peter Blatty, based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Blatty.
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