The Exorcist
1973 | Horror | USA | Directed by William Friedkin
Overview
A twelve year old girl is possessed and two priests fight for her soul. Practical effects still terrify: head spins, levitation, and the makeup of Dick Smith. Friedkin shot it like street realism, which is why it lands. First horror film nominated for Best Picture in decades, top grosser of 1973, and audiences fainted. The scariest film ever made, per most polls that dare ask.
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