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2007
Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen —
The Exorcist had a profound effect on me as a child. For whatever reason, my mom said ok to a friends invite to go see the Exorcist. My mom hates these kind of movies AND I was 4 years old at the time. Needless to say, the movie freaked me out and I hid under a blanket (yes, my mom would take blankets to the movie theater) the entire time. All I remember from that showing was when Father Karras was saying mass and when the demon puked on Father Karras. But that began my obsession.I would forget about the movie for spells at a time, but every time it came on tv, I tried to watch it. But as soon as I saw a scene with the demon, I would freak and have to turn off the tv immediately and would sleep with the light on for a week or so. Although I didn't grow up with a strong religious background (aside from attempting mormonism as a teen), but this demon possession freaked me out. But it intrigued at the same time. So, I always had to go back.
Finally, I was able to sit down and watch it when it came on A & E about 10 years ago--and it is the most brilliant movie made, in my opinion. For one, I love good chillers--movies with though behind them that also freak you out. And second of all, there is an underlying story, or moral, if you will. Not the sappy morals from the countless comedies and sitcoms where everybody learns something and then everyone gets along. It's the morals that address the human condition. What really struck a nerve with me when I was finally able to watch the film in it's entirely was Father Karras. His struggle with his beliefs, his life, his pain and guilt. He was in a personal Hell, and actually facing something as extreme and horrific as the possession of a young girl took him out of that Hell. The scene where Father Karras returns into Regan's room and instead of the possessed Regan he sees his mother surrounded by white light is extremely emotional for me. It's difficult for me to express what exactly I mean to say, but it's just one of those points in one's life where it all comes together and there is a transcension of sorts and the feeling that even though one is in a horrendous situation, everything is "OK". I used to struggle with extreme anxiety and guilt, and so that scene is very personal to me, which is probably why it had such an emotional effect.
I have also read the book and want to re-read it as well. It also amazes me that the movie was so faithful to the book and was able to keep the spirit so to speak. Of course, having the author be one of the screen writers probably helps . . .
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