Throughout the history of cinema, many horror films have been shot on a variety of topics. However, the scariest of them is the movie "The Exorcist, " filmed in 1973 by William Fridkin, who filmed a book by William Peter Blattie. How did this film adaptation manage to frighten the audience so much that to this day many people are afraid to watch it?
Plot description
Actress Chris McNeill's twelve-year-old daughter, Regan, suddenly falls ill. She begins unusual and frightening attacks, after which the mother takes the girl to the doctor. He notes the aggressive behavior of Regan, but does not find any disease. The girl goes through a variety of examinations, but the doctors are unable to make a diagnosis. At this time, the director falls out of the window of her room, in the film of which her mother Chris was shot. Having exhausted all their means, doctors recommend mother Regan to try exorcism.
In the process of filming, William Fridkin was advised by a priest, who is the author of a work on the subject of obsession with the devil and his exile.
Exhausted and frightened, Chris turns to Father Carras, who agrees to examine the girl. Regan begins to speak strange English and Karras, who previously considered the girl’s behavior to be a consequence of psychosis, decides to conduct an exorcism ceremony. An experienced exorcist Merrin comes to his aid, with whom Karras tries to expel the devil from Regan. However, Merrin does not stand up and dies of a heart attack. Karras has no choice but to invite the devil to take over. He agrees and Karras is thrown out through the window with him. Healed Regan instantly recovers and leaves the city with her mother.
