Revealing mistake: In some extended edition cuts of the film, Regan backwards spider walks down a flight of stairs, and blood falls from her mouth. But her face isn't that of Linda Blair, but of a stunt double.
The Exorcist (1973)
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Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Max von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Lee J. Cobb, Linda Blair, Jason Miller
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Great movie for Halloween
The Exorcist is a heavyweight among supernatural horror films decades later due to its disturbing visuals and compelling tale of a desperate mother and two priests efforts to rescue a young girl from the clutches of a demonic presence. Little Regan is a sweet child who steadily becomes afflicted by evil, causing her appearance and behavior to become disturbing and grotesque. When modern medicine and science fail to alleviate her condition, her disbelieving mother reluctantly allows for the intervention by two dedicated Catholic priests who then battle the terrible being that has the girl in its grip! Great acting and still-remarkable special effects make the classic film shocking, memorable and a must-see for Halloween, fans of scares and those who enjoy paranormal films.
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Demon: I'm not Regan.
Father Damien Karras: Well, then let's introduce ourselves. I'm Damien Karras.
Demon: And I'm the Devil. Now kindly undo these straps.
Father Damien Karras: If you're the Devil, why not make the straps disappear?
Demon: That's much too vulgar a display of power, Karras.
Trivia: The vomit that Linda Blair spewed was actually split-pea soup. Specifically, the effects crew decided to use Anderson's split-pea soup because Campbell's split-pea soup wasn't green enough.
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Answer: It was indeed Pazuzu, he wanted Regan to believe he was some friendly entity to gain her trust. Thus the Captain Howdy facade.