Is THE EXORCIST Really The "Greatest" Horror Ever Made?

[@RyanHollinger]

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[@connorpopplewell6826]

The Thing joh carpenter's

[@dylanpardo8608]

Ryan Hollinger I love ghost busters

[@rib5349]

May seem a bit soon, but Doctor Sleep is incredible (if that counts?)

[@justdraven4418]

Right now it’s the lighthouse

[@harrisonlee9585]

The Shining.

[@epicmemes1915]

I don’t know, Cats the movie looks pretty scary

[@leventetakacs1641]

:DD

[@Malum09]

The trailer alone give me nightmares

[@BlackavarWD]

"Cats" the PLAY... that was released on VHS... *was* scary!

[@mariuskristensen1867]

Wat were they thinking when they made that

[@BigBossMan538]

EPiC Memes dere he is

[@QuikVidGuy]

"We took our kids to R and X rated movies and they became traumatized! This is the movies' fault!"

[@Xehanort10]

"It's actually our fault for taking them to see it but we'd rather blame everything and everyone but ourselves before taking responsibility." All overprotective parents of the world.

[@halfdankruse1355]

To be fair, ratings back then weren't as harsh as they now are.

[@ezrablock3218]

Yeah, this was before PG-13 I think, but that doesn't necessarily excuse not doing any research about the film beforehand.

[@grimble4564]

This was also back when most kids didn't give a damn and snuck out to do stuff still

[@blindedjourneyman]

Said my evil trollish family never as each member was traumatized by a good horror movie at the ripe age of 9 with a speech and solid explanation that not all media is real, as a coming of age.

[@112523]

funny how hollywood still doesnt seem to understand that having well known actors in your movie doesnt mean it will be a good movie

[@RictusHolloweye]

It's not intended to raise the quality of a movie, but to convince people to buy tickets to see an actor they are familiar with.

[@merces47letifer4]

Hollywood is not about artistry, it's money and (allegedly) under age sex cults

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

The problem is alot of horror movies that have recognizable (dare I say A-list actors) are mostly mediocre or outright crap

[@hey-zel]

SupahFly exactly

[@caseypride]

@@mrflipperinvader7922 Such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Carrey, Danny deVito, Zooey Deschanel, Adam Sandler. Outright crap.

[@shoople]

"we cant have it rated r its unsuitable for children" "yes. that's what... rated r means"

[@shoople]

@Saleem Frazer yep that's the reference

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I see what you did there. Honestly, my favorite line in the movie.

[@princevegeta7487]

@@shoopleI love you.. sorry that was weird, I mean, I love that reference

[@factmaster9651]

Could very well have been rated X during that time period.

[@stefanrichard4986]

@@factmaster9651 You'd be surprised.

[@mark-briansonna7670]

This movie has evolved in my personal perception. There are 3 main characters: Reagan, the mom, and the priest.. When I was younger Reagan's story arc was what got to me. Seeing her possession was disturbing but I found the rest of the movie boring. In my 30's the mom's story line got to me. Having a child and not being able to control what is happening to her regardless of what you do as a parent is what disturbed me. Now that I'm in my 50's Damians story frightens me me the most. His dilemma of taking care of his aging mother and feeling powerless regarding what all is surrounding him hits home since I am now having to aid in taking care of an aging parent yet still have to contend with the stresses of the world around me which are frequently out of my control. Whereas I first thought the film was somewhat scary, now I find it terrifying

[@wonderorsupergirl]

I do think it is a sign of a good movie if it grows with you

[@insomniaczombie8942]

Wow.... just wow....... I've never seen or think of it in that perspective before, you legitimately blew my mind lol

[@CorbCorbin]

Damian loses his faith, which for Catholics was more frightening than anything else in the film. I love the Exorcist, but even as a child it wasn’t as scary as say the Omen. The Exorcist is a better movie, but I just never believed in possessions. I just asked myself why would something so powerful not just kill the priests? In the Omen, Damian, or his father just take out every person in their way one by one. The woman, “all for you,” on his birthday. Yikes! His dog, the incidents, or acts of nature attacking or killing people was much more scary. That fuckin nanny was horrible, and watching Ellen Burstyn so scared, then falling from the building. Then our emotions are twisted into seeing a little boy, instead of the ultimate evil, as Gregory Peck is trying to perform the ritual. I don’t get scared by movies any more. At least not Horror, when reality has so much more wickedness, and unanswered questions as to why.

[@Prbasss]

Well written my dude Ty for sharing

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Well said. To me, Damian's story has always been the one that was the most compelling. He falls into doubt over his own faith because of his anguish with losing his mom to a lengthy illness. He struggles with his grief, even as he assists Father Merrin with attempting to exorcise Pazuzu. In the end, Damian triumphs over all by freeing Regan of Pazuzu in a fit of rage after Father Merrin dies (heart attack? or did Pazuzu kill him?), goading Pazuzu to take him instead, then sending Pazuzu back to hell where he belongs by using his last bit of strength to resist the demon and diving out through the window to his death. As the Bible says, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Father Damian's faith and strength suddenly spark aflame when he takes that bible passage to the the ultimate level by actually bringing a demon into himself, then sacrificing himself for the sake of the little girl. That's an incredibly powerful message, one of redemption, even as it cost Father Damian his life.

[@HeHasNoName]

Im always mildly amazed at how well the effects hold up for a movie thats like 45 years old. Theres horror done in the last few years thats aged worse

[@vibeology9432]

BoxHillStrangler doctor sleep is already more dated than the exorcist

[@goodgamesir1750]

@@vibeology9432 mind explaining why that is? I genuinely want to know

[@vibeology9432]

While the director is quite talented, I believe the casting is off. Rose the hat comes off as miscast in my humble opinion. While I can appreciate they give the villain a lot of screen time and they do kinda flesh her out, it wasn’t nearly as substantial as it could’ve been. The film worked best when focusing on Abra. She was by far my fav role and actress in the film The big let down- the ending. Something about the tone when using the “classic” shining characters such as the twins. Felt Disneyish. I’m a fan of the shining. It’s not my fav movie or anything but I enjoy it and it greatly interests me But I did want to like doctor sleep

[@goodgamesir1750]

@@vibeology9432 That's actually a very good explanation. I understand.

[@SlimPlum691]

CGI has ruined horror

[@SirGeeeO]

The scariest movie of all time is, undeniably, Jack and Jill starring Adam Sandler and Adam Sandler.

[@kingpin1331]

And deniro

[@leomcardleproductions]

@@kingpin1331 You mean Pacino

[@kingpin1331]

@@leomcardleproductions yes that one lol

[@blueeyes666]

SirGeeeO LOL

[@leighvia6272]

Spark DeNiro... Pacino... they’re all the same

[@Homunculus97]

One thing I really find interesting with the movie and how it handles the Science vs Occult aspect is that it treats the exorcism itself like a long and exhausting surgery session, they take breaks and discuss how they will approach the next steps and such while giving off a real feeling of long windedness and exhaustion onto the viewers, its really freaking effective.

[@projectg408]

Science vs “Occult”? Maybe Science vs Religion…?

[@johnnymarin5035]

@@projectg408 no no he's pretty accurate with that description. Occult has to do with the act of the exorcism itself.

[@hammerheadtheseawing3263]

“I’ll just spread my buttcheeks and prepare for a pounding”

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Such a tease he is

[@kathleentatman330]

*laughs in alter boy*

[@NeloBladeOfRanni]

*the priest shoots the biggest nut of his life in his trousers*

[@sasukexninja1]

Prepares for onlyfans 😍

[@sasukexninja1]

@Ranshitha Kularathna Lol. We can all make onlyfans accounts 😂

[@StefanSochinsky]

The problem with trying to identify the "Scariest film of all time" is not everyone is afraid of the same things.

[@SgawCules]

Facts, this movies barely scared me, could barely even keep my attention focused on the movie.

[@DJThrillerKN]

@@AliceSykesFromWalkerland your right but look at the title. It doesn’t say the scariest horror movie of all time, it’s the greatest horror movie of all time. Which means how the movie is set up, the sound mixing, and the scenes and objectives that can change the game of film. The exorcist didn’t just scare people at first by being the first X rated film in US history, but it was a trail blazer for a new era in horror films such as Halloween, the shining, poltergeist and even the thing

[@angelusvastator1297]

I honestly think The Conjuring is a scarier horror movie about Christianity.

[@blorkpovud1576]

@@SgawCules when did you first see it?

[@patrickdias4092]

@@angelusvastator1297 is It suppposed to be a joke?

[@30secondsflat]

Most horror films want you to feel fear. The Exorcist wants you to feel despair. That’s what makes it unique.

[@creed8712]

Actually if you’ve stayed on this channel long enough you’d know that it isn’t that unique

[@thatfighterguy5846]

I didn't feel either, to be honest. Just annoyance at all the christian pandering and symbolism.

[@fitzhugh7463]

ThatFighterGuy what do you mean by pandering? Do you think it’s possible to make a good film containing religious symbolism?

[@JohnnyHorsecock]

? How does it make u feel despair? Despair is hopelessness. I don’t feel hopeless watching it. Stupid comment.

[@fitzhugh7463]

Grimey Buckets how do you not? It’s shot matter-of-fact like a documentary showing a young girl descending into madness. Watching the exorcist makes me feel absolute anguish and dejection for regan

[@JonathanGulyn]

As a kid, This movie traumatized me.... Watching this movie years later, this movie traumatized me.

[@X-Cactus]

When I saw it, I found it quite boring. I’m not sure what people find in this movie.

[@Johnjohn-gq3du]

Bam

[@Johnjohn-gq3du]

Bingo JGULY. Spot on.

[@JKalama25799752]

@@X-Cactus When you break it down it's actually an incredible film. It's score, acting and cinematography is fantastic. The special effects, lighting and camera work is so unique and one of a kind. Mark Kermode (film critic) said he's seen it 200 times and every time feels like he's watching for the first time again, because of how much detail there is. It's one of the rare movies that feel like an experience rather than just a film.

[@rigzin5418]

i watched it for about an hour 4 years ago, fell asleep cause it was too boring. I don't get how people call these old classic horror movies "scary", maybe to the people of the 20th century it was but i dont get it when people around my age suggest me this crap

[@thehippiecatholic]

I think the Exorcist should always be remembered and noted as the greatest horror film of all time not only because of it's cinematic brilliance but also because of the cultural response it elicited. This movie expands outside of horror, it delves into faith, grief, and humanity's struggle with the incomprehensible evil around it and within it. It renewed not only the horror genre, but also a sleeping part of the human spirit.

[@thescarecrowman]

People remember it mainly because of its cultural impact. As far as supernatural horror from that time period goes, Rosemary's Baby is the superior film.

[@thehippiecatholic]

† ScaƦecrøW † I actually got a request to make a review of Rosemary’s Baby because it apparently comments on the society in the 60s and also the Catholic Church. Since I make content about all that stuff, the Church, horror and the hippie movement, it seems like a good one to review. And it just came on Netflix, which is cool! I’m excited to watch it. I’ve heard that it’s a better film, psychologically.

[@thescarecrowman]

@@thehippiecatholic It is a great film with a tense build up. The only issue with it is the underwhelming ending. It's kinda like Hereditary in that sense.

[@thehippiecatholic]

@@thescarecrowman Ah okay, that's good to know. I LOVE Hereditary though, honestly. Do you prefer Hereditary or Midsommar?

[@thescarecrowman]

@@thehippiecatholic I prefer Hereditary. I'm not a big fan of cults, and while both movies had cults, Hereditary didn't delve too much into that stuff until the end. I also thought Hereditary was more involved with its characters, making it a bit more of a personal story.

[@195511SM]

I was in Marine boot camp when the film opened, so missed out on all of the hype. When a friend learned I had never even heard of it, he dragged me to a theater to see it in the late summer of 1974. 46 years later, I'm STILL traumatized by the experience. I certainly got my money's worth. The noticeable lack of any real musical score.....seemed to add to the realism. I remember buying the book AFTER seeing the movie....& would only read it during daylight hours, and with other people in the room. I didn't want to be alone with it....LOL

[@TPOrchestra]

When it was in its initial limited release I took a buddy to the movie, who had no idea what was in store for him. (I had read the book) This was before the movie became a "thing." Because the beginning is a little slow, he kept saying, "When is this going to get good?" I smiled and said, "Just wait." He wound up taking his mother-in-law, his wife and her sister to the drive-in to see it, after it became a BIG thing. The line to get in was half a mile long. Not only the greatest horror movie of all time, but one of the greatest movies, period.

[@scottdavis1549]

Where there a heap of misspelled words? Almost every page.. I’ve read the digital version.. what I’m getting at, is, I wonder if there’s a message in those misspellings .. perhaps backwards.

[@funkyorange2]

I think it's a travesty this film didn't win on production design; the filmmakers did an astounding job at making everything look so real, and the amount of work that went into it is astonishing

[@stinkbug4321]

Yes, props to the makeup guy. He took a young girl was the most angelic face ever and by the end had her looking like a monster.

[@ThePa1riot]

One of the things my film buff Dad says about this movie is that it’s scarier if you are Catholic (or of any faith really.) To a non-believer, the possession doesn’t function any differently to the Deadites in Evil Dead, it’s just presented more harrowingly. To a believer, it very closely reflects the worldview that true evil exists. The film is far more assaultive by what it depicts than if you hold a “nothing is scared” attitude.

[@sirdidymus24]

I didn’t watch this until I became atheist. I only caught parts of this movie on TV when I was like 7 and it haunted me for decades. Like I struggled to sleep or even feel safe even in the day time. When I had left the church I had been born into and had the personal realization/choice that none of this was real, I decided to face my demon: I watched The Exorcist (during the day lol). I’m glad I did because it wasn’t as scary as my mind made it out to be. I’ve found other films (fucking Hereditary) that scared or tormented me as an adult … but The Exorcist is still fucking terrifying. I’ll never get over the fact that this film was released and was popular and was nominated for best picture at the Oscars! I was born in the 80s so I have a hard time grasping the cultural landscape of the 1970s.

[@johnnymarin5035]

@@sirdidymus24 it deserved that best picture win. I believe the movie to be one of the most beautiful films ever made.

[@purplehaze2358]

We all know _Food Fight_ is the greatest horror movie.

[@Bluargh02]

You never watched book of Henry then.

[@emersonthomas7201]

Frankly dear I don't give a spam

[@idrk3707]

@@emersonthomas7201 please god no

[@stardragon7893]

I thought the Foundation didn't let you on the internet anymore, Bright.

[@jameymonroe954]

Nope the all time winner is Bowling for Columbine! Truly disgusting! As opposed to Mommie Dearest the greatest psychicological thriller ever greater than Gone Girl! 😇😇😇

[@stylesmarshall6990]

Thank you for explaining what horror actually is. I've seen so many people that watch a piece of horror and confidently say "it wasn't even scary" uuuugh

[@TurlWasTaken]

"The Catholic church's secret, no not that secret" 😂😂😂

[@rodneysettle8106]

NWOchaos the Catholic Church has nothing but secrets as in all religions the ridiculous belief in a god.

[@sexobscura]

@@rodneysettle8106 hmmm, erm, that not such a secret

[@Yatukih_001]

I´m starting to understand why Epstein didn´t kill himself now - it was to send Wolfenstein a warning - don´t become like me.Wolfenstein listened.

[@damnielm0]

I guess at least the Catholics keep it a secret Muslims do it in the open.

[@Smooth0vibrations]

I guess at least the Catholics keep it a secret Muslims do it in the open.

[@lunacouer]

I was nodding my head "yes" during this whole video. There are so many themes to dissect in this movie, and the questions they ask you to face are sometimes more scary than Regan's possession.

[@fatalexcerpts]

well put.

[@freyaodinsdottir2207]

Damien Karras is why the book and the movie are so good. He's such a relatable character.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

He sure is. I couldn't help being very moved by his story arc, going from doubting priest to triumphing as the ultimate hero by goading the demon into himself, then sacrificing himself to free Regan and send the demon back to hell. Damian dies, but his faith and strength win the day.

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Yes

[@cooperminion825]

Fun fact: my grandfather actually climbed the wall by The Exorcist Steps on a dare when he was a kid. He actually scratched an X into one of the stones at the top for proof

[@dawnfinch8232]

I would love to see those steps good for him

[@asinnerontheright]

The still image you've used in the thumbnail alone is so unsettling to me.

[@26michaeluk]

Hell yeah it is. That Pazuzu face always scared the shit outta me.

[@bombygriz]

Yeah, I'm actually quite annoyed that several channels have used it recently. I've never seen the Exorcist in full but I have seen those images and they used to give me a full panic attack/insomnia...now it's more of a quick jump/adrenaline rush but for fuck's sake, the creators themselves have said it's not an image you should look at for long.

[@lunarvania8073]

Yup ill NEVER forget that face...after I first saw this film at the age of 12 I imagined that face just about everywhere for a month straight.

[@badmoonrising7795]

I always thought it to be a male . It’s only recently I discovered it was the make up test for the body double stunt double of reagan

[@slinkyatrest]

@@lunarvania8073 for me it was 8 years.

[@26michaeluk]

The Exorcist book is actually more scary. We get much more time with the demon and its horrifying.

[@defiantboss9418]

What's the title of the book called so I can read it?

[@26michaeluk]

@@defiantboss9418 The Exorcist. I'm telling you its far scarier. You can listen to it on KZbin, by the author.

[@ellajackson4272]

Ooh, I'm definitely gonna read it when I have the chance!

[@wimkuijpers1342]

It is! I've read the book before is watched the movie.

[@Godzillafan1980]

I have a first edition copy of the book it's way older then I am and yes it's better then the movie a great and easy read

[@606hunter1]

Alien and the Thing remain my favorite horror movies of all time. The descent scares me to no end though, my claustrophobia skyrockets with that movie.

[@jaysony8587]

606hunter1 Bruh you just listed my top 3 favorite horror movies! The Descent being the top one. Also love Get Out, Black Swan, Misery, & Sinister.

[@callmeblubber5038]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time! Damien is one of the most complex characters I’ve ever seen and Linda Blair’s performance is haunting

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

I'd love to see you do a video for "Ginger Snaps". It's one of the most underrated horror films ever, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Anyways , keep up the great work.

[@Alanax1]

Ginger snaps is such a good movie!

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

@@Alanax1 I know ! It's a shame how so few people have seen it.

[@monomakesmecrystill1252]

@@APPEALtoFEAR it's honestly probably one of the only horror movies I have watched more than once, it's actually so good

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

@@monomakesmecrystill1252 It has such an unsettling quality to it. It's pretty much a morbid coming-of-age film more than it is a horror film , lol.

[@monomakesmecrystill1252]

@@APPEALtoFEAR that's what makes it so good tbh

[@gparadiso]

"Not that secret!" Didnt think I'd laugh during this video. lol

[@zanyeze]

“Pazuzu, you ungrateful gargoyle! I put you through college!”

[@scotty_blocks]

😂

[@CyanideSublime]

For religious people in the 70s, this movie was literally the devil filmed inside the celluloid.

[@ChawkletStudios]

Yup

[@anthonyrobillard2304]

I was raised Roman Catholic (Agnostic nowadays) but I was the kid at 14 or 15 that snuck in to see this movie and I can say with 100% conviction that your statement is true. I thought the celluloid itself was evil. This movie shook me to my core. It took another 15 years and four more attempts before I could sit through it from beginning to end.

[@Yatukih_001]

For religious people in 2019, it is the devil filmed in front of a green screen and they all think demons cause global warming.

[@26michaeluk]

That's what Pat Robertson said too. While Catholics encouraged people to see this. Religious attendance showed a sharp spike after this film was released. I can only imagine how horrifying this was in 1973.

[@Godzillafan1980]

You all are BITCHES LOL saw this when I was 6 it's a MOVIE nothing more there's no god or devil it's all man made fiction

[@hankcrocodile]

"A Bunch of Priests Observing Bizarre Supernatural Shenanigans" Yeah, that's the movie.

[@majimapyro370]

Dead Monk Did someone say BIZARRE? Ho ho!

[@grvonny]

saying that The Exorcist is out dated or isn't important to horror is like saying Chuck Berry wasn't important to rock! If you don't at least respect this movie you're just an idiot. great vid, man!

[@slinkyatrest]

Well said

[@tarazi650]

The movie hasnt aged well. Thats a fact

[@girpo]

Tarazi Came out in ‘73 moron. 1973

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

The greatest horror film of all time doesn't need to be the scariest of all time.

[@tarazi650]

@@girpo yea and hasnt aged well. Stop crying boomer

[@TheM7drummer]

Look,I saw this movie (uncut) in theater in the 70s. I was 12 years old. I was used to Frankenstein and werewolf movies as being scary movies. This movie haunted me for months! My life literally changed after watching it. Great work of art.

[@FueledFromFiction]

Non-Horror Buff: How could horror movies be good if they aren’t that scary? Me, a horror genre intellectual: *You wouldn’t get it*

[@TheSefirosu200x]

Kind of reminds me of the "x comedy sucks because it doesn't make me laff enuff" crowd, who always get a Spock eyebrow raise from me.

[@zakharrison1244]

to be fair The Exorcist is still very scary. I cant think of a scarier monster than Pazuzu.

[@andresnavarro5978]

Yeah saying something isnt good because it didnt scare me isnt valid because im ignoring the good acting and charecter arcs and good writing just because i didnt find it scary and i could be scared at a film with a clown and think its a great film just because i have a personal fear of clowns but im ignoring the bad acting terrible subplots and terribe story everyones afraid of different things thats why i dont base it on just the scares i love the excorcist for its clever writing and deep themes but i personally do find it scary

[@vicentegeonix]

Pfft 🤦‍♂️ hahaha

[@somerandomname1902]

society am i right

[@anaionescu8913]

I feel like having 'unknown' actors in movies based around more tangible stories is a GREAT move. I can't relate to a story as strongly as possible if my stance as a viewer is supposed to be represented in, idk, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, you name it. I can, however, feel a character's terror more efficiently if the actor playing them is more underground, more 'on my level'.

[@blorkpovud1576]

Yeah I'd rather watch actors rather than celebrities.

[@Tom-re6zo]

Pazuzu scared the shit out of me when I was little. So much so I actually designed the end villain in my book after the demon's face. That face still haunts me from time to time. Of coarse I don't still find it scary, but it still unsettles me to this day because i am revisited by the emotions I felt when I saw it for the first time.

[@angelacook3680]

I've watched the Exorcist a hundred times or more. I never noticed till now, when Damien throws himself out the window on the ledge there's *THE PIGS* written in blood. I have a feeling you're all going to tell me, you knew that. I keep finding things I've not seen before...that's the fun of watching these films again and again.

[@dawnfinch8232]

I've never noticed that before thanks il look out for that

[@Aarzu]

I like your take on the plot of the film, but I have one that's similar but also different. To me, the horror of the movie is we have Regan's mother who notices some troubling things. At first, their just odd little things, but start to get worse. As it becomes more serious, she seeks help for her daughter. The people she turns to, I think, are doing their absolute best. They are going at it with a perspective that's not necessarily new, but that they're trying to understand better and they are legitimately concerned for Regan and trying to help both her and her mother. What really stood out to me is most of the movie isn't actually about the exorcism, it's about what leads to the exorcism. These doctors have tried everything in their knowledge to help Regan, but she's still getting worse and they can't say what's wrong. The only option they see by that point is having Regan institutionalized, but her mother adamantly refuses as she insists that it's not a mental illness or psychotic break, but something else. One of them suggests an exorcism...as an attempt at a sort of placebo effect. That's where the retrospect really gets me, because these men of science aren't necessarily against the idea of religious solutions, but they believe that the solution is medical. By the time they suggest an exorcism, they're essentially admitting they don't know what's wrong and that a procedure like an exorcism is no worse than doing nothing. Lately, I keep thinking of The Exorcist and comparing it to another movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The true events that movie is based on happened around the time The Exorcist came out, and funny enough it seems to be the exact opposite. The young woman who was subjected to the exorcism died and many, including key members of the Church, denounced the priest who performed the rite, saying that her death was avoidable had she been treated medically.

[@slinkyatrest]

Great post thank you

[@jamesjohnstone2228]

I've been petrified of the grudge since I was about 9 years old. It's actually one of the movies I really can't watch, I'm a huge fan of horror but it really messed with me when I was younger. Everytime I see a clip of the grudge, a gif, anything I have to scroll down or close the tab immediately, Haven't seen a horror movie in a very long time that has rubbed me the same way as the grudge had. Ironically, although I loathe the grudge, I'm almost certain it's what started my love for Horror movies.

[@jamesjohnstone2228]

​@kshamwhizzle definitely the original. Years after I watched the first one with my brothers, My friends convinced me to watch the second and it was awful, haven't gone back to the first one ever since haha.

[@Mirandacloud]

I think they were referring to the Japanese vs American versions, not the sequels

[@jamesjohnstone2228]

@@Mirandacloud yes

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

The original Grudge was definitely the scariest movie I have ever seen. I had nightmares for a few nights, which no other movie has done to me. The American remake is quite scary too, but the Japanese version is whole other level.

[@jackrosales6560]

She’s haunted me since the first time I saw her

[@leventetakacs1641]

I agree with you. Father Karras IS one of the greatest characters in fiction. The nuance and intimacy of Miller's performance really elevates this already great film to a whole new level. Also, great video, as usual:D

[@zillauniverse7208]

When are you going to make a video about REC (2007)?

[@zeroxcrusher]

Definitely in my top 5 of all time horror

[@kirya7177]

I honestly just loved that detective who wanted to hang out with someone in cinema and discuss movies.

[@rhianonmorris5367]

honestly, Hereditary is my most favorite horror movie. it's because the plot and motivations hit home so well with me personally. if I have to go off of psychological impact, Rosemary's Baby and Session 9 are some of the greatest horror movies ever!

[@m1ghtysauc3E]

Rhianon Morris Hereditary is most definitely my favorite horror film in recent memory. It’s probably in my top 5 all time. The amount of people who disliked it boggles my mind.

[@Roadent1241]

Can one find any of these on Netflix?

[@m1ghtysauc3E]

Roadent1241 Hereditary and Rosemary’s Baby are both on Prime.

[@HotStrange]

Session 9 is so over looked.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@m1ghtysauc3E "dont be afraid of the dark"was pretty good.

[@atticbear5098]

"Prince of Darkness" truly terrified me. I spent years unable to touch mirrors on the glass when I was a kid. I still hesitate.

[@jamesvanitas]

Attic Bear Is that a book or a movie?

[@atticbear5098]

@@jamesvanitas Movie. It's part of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. First "The Thing", then "Prince of Darkness", then "In The Mouth Of Madness".

[@jeffmorris9830]

I hated mirrors for the longest amount of time too because of the one video on the internet where the girls face changes when she looks away while looking at the mirror, it still creeps me out

[@masterseal0418]

Lol, I thought The Prince of Darkness was Berkut from Fire Emblem Gaiden(Echoes: Shadows of Valencia).

[@Anthony19byrne]

If there is one thing that sticks in my memory about this movie it is the face in the thumbnail & here i am staring at it before bed. Thanks Ryan.

[@26muca07]

The Pazuzu background got me, can't take my eyes off of it. Why do I keep staring?

[@NoirFan84]

I grew up dying to see this film for years. I'd heard so much about how messed up it was as a kid but I couldn't get it as it was one of the titles banned in the UK by the head of the BBFC at the time James Ferman for many years until he retired in the late 90s then it was subsequently released in 1998 & I finally got my hands on a copy on VHS. Suffice to say I loved it & would watch it every Sunday for months. Maybe my favourite horror film.

[@NoirFan84]

@Benjamin Playford Totally.

[@NoirFan84]

@Benjamin Playford 👍 Cheers, man.

[@deepdirt]

Every Sunday? What a way to spend the Sabbath

[@blorkpovud1576]

@@deepdirt not if you're Jewish! 😛

[@nevermind-he8ni]

I saw this when it came out. I was seven years old. Took me years to recover. So this one has a special place in my heart as one of the greatest.

[@nevermind-he8ni]

@Ujuani Abelsen Nobody gave a fuck back then. I was with my parents.

[@MattA-nz9ze]

Omg I actually shat myself when I saw THAT in my feed

[@CorbCorbin]

Coasters, Gaming and Stuff Wipers!!!

[@jeggitv]

"Don't be afraid! I only popped up to say Howdy!" lol

[@MattA-nz9ze]

JeggiTV don’t even I stg

[@haillobster7154]

You "ACTUALLY" shat yourself? Now that's scary. I shiver thinking of the aftermath. 😐

[@jamespolk5428]

It may not count as horror, but “Picnic at Hanging Rock” is a go-to for my favorite theme-the unknown or the sublime. We cannot know, and that is the horror. Many regards!

[@onyxhades9513]

Great retrospective! love this movie, It's the one movie that I still can't watch if I'm alone. The old-age makeup on Max von Sydow (Father Merrin) is the best I have ever seen. I was surprised when I found out he was only 44 at the time.

[@jamesomeara2329]

I always hope that the movie gets people to read the novel. Father Carras in the novel at the end had a description of the calmness in his face. That was the hope you speak of. He had major doubts, and still gave all for a little girl that he never met. I think people often miss that point.

[@iamphoenixfire]

i read the exorcist on a bus ride to DC, not realizing the book takes place in DC... the bus was overnight. it really was strange reading something where the something takes place, especially something as intense as the exorcist (also, exorcist is queer as heck i love damien)

[@wolfhowlin1859]

Someone in my family lived just down the street from the house where the original event occurred.

[@hadara69]

My buddy said they went and chilled on THOSE steps right after seeing the movie in theatres at the time. He lived in D.C. too. He went on to work (with me) in Hollyweird on Horror flicks. Hahaha!

[@winnietheflu4633]

I’d say the thing, hereditary, and the exorcist are my favorites. I can’t choose which I think is the best

[@arthurmezacasa1021]

Toni Collette and Ellen Burstyn gave two of the best acting performances I have ever seen, and that's not very usual with horror films...

[@TheEtherny]

I was just introducing my little sister to horror movies and Exorcist made her laugh a lot since most of the effects and scenarios are so ridiculous, but after many horrors like The Conjuring, Friday the 13th etc. she admits she liked the premise of this one better because in the end it got so bad that the priest had to die to save the girl. Doesn't get scarier than that.

[@Sandstorm69]

WTF are talking about now?

[@cecelia996]

2 faces of horror still scare me, 1 being that damn Pazuzu face and the face Angela makes at the end of the sleep away camp. I can't even think about them without getting spooks lol

[@AMTheOcarinaPlayer]

I see this movie as one big PSA “don’t play with ouija boards...” it’s all fun and games until someone needs an exorcist...

[@kentucky_188]

Nah man, the scariest piece of media ever made was Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

[@StarterSteel]

I thought it was Two Girls One Cup?

[@ganjaman59650]

Lemon party

[@kentucky_188]

Q nah, lemon party is goals

[@Titan52berg]

Yeah! That was horror- ible!

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

I loved that show. We all need some trash to sustain us.

[@jongon0848]

Something I always loved about this film is how smart & rational the characters of the Mother & Father Karras are. They don't immediately come to the conclusion that Reagan's being possessed by an evil entity, they treat it the way most people would handle this situation, by getting medical help, psychological help, etc. It's a fantastic approach that really kept the film grounded in reality.

[@ThrottleKitty]

When you realize how much your taste in horror movies line up with this guys, cause all your "subjective picks" of best are almost exactly the same. I would just pick Alien as the greater horror movie ever, BUT, I actually pick that as my personal "best movie ever" ... period. So exorcist can have "best horror movie ever"

[@TequilaToothpick]

Alien is my number one pick as the best, but every list needs Exorcist in the top 5.

[@derekkey2803]

Inside Llewyn Davis is a masterpiece and had a profound effect on me as well! My favorite horror movie, as a piece of art, is either The Shining or Night of the Living Dead. But for personal scare factor, The Strangers.

[@Sadtape]

Always found Damien Karras to be the most compelling and movie character/performance in a horror film.

[@deadstrider]

I didn't know how much I could care about a fictional character until I was devastated by Damian's death. He's still one of my all time favorite movie heroes

[@TheLizcass]

This movie terrified me as a child, but when I watch it as an adult, I feel more of a sadness than anything else.

[@emily-crawford-soprano9181]

I think my favorite Horror film will always be "the Omen". The late 70s and early 80s horror films were brilliant and grounded. They sit with me a long time. That being said, the film that gave me the most nightmares and tapped into my greatest fears was "A Clockwork Orange".

[@joeodonnell921]

Exorcist 3 needs a review 👍

[@DeadCardinal]

It was nice seeing this thumbnail during the night when I was looking for something to drone on as I was going back to sleep.

[@Michellasarah]

Honestly, I’m surprised at how well it’s aged. Currently reading the novel and it’s a hugely faithful adaptation too. Fantastic movie.

[@Scorpie]

I think the biggest problem with people’s conception of horror is that it has to be “scary.” Being horrified and being scared are two different things entirely. Lake Mungo is horrifying because of the questions it asks about our loved ones and our relationships with them, not because it goes BOO.

[@samsmith1358]

This is such a good analysis of the movie. I really enjoy your breakdowns.

[@mistertindfoting5222]

Yes, it is. And being 46 years old, and being a film journalist for 10 years, I could write a 10 page essay about The Exorcist. But I'll give one ezample on the impact it had when we had 3 channels and VHS in the 80s. Rented it for a social night with my class mates. Half the class had nightmares a fortnite. It's a slowburner, but it's a combination of 70s style of filming (the abuse and language of Linda Blair would never been accepted today), and Friedkins disturbing imagery. I LOVE that shot with Regan stretching in the bedroom with the image of the demon in the background. Oh, and van Sydow is incredible good. The REASON it didn't won more than fluff on the Oscars was simple; it was to controversial, and horror movies never win

[@PantheraOnca60]

I was a young teenager (I looked older than my age and it was easy to get into R rated movies then) when this film came out; it stood alone at the time in its unrelenting tension, turning into unrelenting terror. The stories of people fainting, vomiting from fear, and even having heart attacks weren't publicity stunts, generated by the studio for promoting the film. The evening news was reporting on these incidents, and this in an era before fake news was the thing it is now. Seeing this movie in a theater was a very intense experience; a friend of mine, at the end of the movie, sat riveted in his seat, repeating over and over, "It wasn't that scary," as if he'd been hypnotized. That's why other horror movies in the decades since then get compared to this one.

[@monkeymouse]

Just a side-note on the film, which I have never seen. My area of study is Japanese pop culture, mainly comic books and animation; one title is about a group of teen and young adult exorcists in Tokyo--the comic is called "Ghost Hunt", with art by Shiho Inada and stories by Fuyumi Ono--both women. Inada had a stable of artists, and she showed then the occasional ghost story movie. "The Exorcist" was a favorite with this group, she said, because the artists "laughed until they cried." Of course, Christianity has been in Japan for less than 500 years and only a fraction of one percent of Japanese are Christians.

[@lizziebrown6058]

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Last Airbender’ is the scariest thing ever made

[@sailor75565]

The only movie that I had ever seen when I was a child, which resulted in me being so mentally traumatized that I had to go to Psychological counseling.

[@bawoman]

Father Karras is one of the most beautiful film characters of all time. He is riddled with doubt, guilt, has fuck all idea what he is doing in life, seems lonely and sad and is losing his faith but he does everything to save that little girl. He is the epitome of a selfless, unsung hero

[@kaylemkerr6989]

I watched 'The Exorcist' once about several years ago and found it hilarious at times but only last month read the novel for the first time and found that humorous as well (also a bit sad). William Peter Blatty did have a history of writing funny books before the ' The Exorcist'. I noticed the humor while reading the story; it doesn't scare me at all nor do I require it to. Great horror story!

[@nicedog1]

The Exorcist was before its time. I’m glad my parents didn’t let me go to see it when it came out.

[@mattgilbert7347]

"Eraserhead" is the only film that ever really frightened me. I was 18 when I first witnessed Lynch's "most spiritual film". Stayed with me ever since. It's a nightmare par excellence.

[@jackfahy2283]

The Exorcist is definitely my favourite horror movie, those little subliminal clips of the demon throughout the film creep me the duck out

[@temirab.5891]

I didn’t get around to watching this movie till I was 18. And while the special effects and overall movie didn’t scare me I never see people talking about the scene where she mutilates her genitals with a wooden cross. This is a child mind you. I had NO idea that was in there and it lurks in the back of my brain rent free.

[@chaewonsglasses]

I really can't ever watch this movie because of the nightmares that I've had after viewing it, once and when Regan was possessed by Puzuzu. I literally thought it was all real until I found out it wasn't by a friend of mine during school as we both talked about it. this movie to me is just nightmare fuel that sticks with you until you get out of your mind and replace it with pure and thoughtful things such as a puppy running through a damn meadow. 😂💞

[@sign543]

I try to never get involved in discussion threads where this question is debated. It goes nowhere, and people just wind up insulting each other. It’s pointless. It’s all subjective. One person’s favorite film might be someone else’s worst. Period.

[@lucienramirez]

No. Clearly Trolls 2 is the greatest horror masterpiece.

[@Entropy3ko]

Oh my Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

[@marksoquetjr4693]

@@Entropy3ko yep

[@richardpavlik5585]

Entropy3ko They're eating her and they're going to eat me to.

[@Ted_Stryker]

*troll

[@lucienramirez]

@@Ted_Stryker yes, I am sometimes

[@gota7738]

Saw it for first time this week. What struck me was how resonant it felt to turn to a bureaucratic infrastructure to help an ill loved one, jump all the hurdles only to face the horror that this authority doesn't have the set up to help you. In contrast the thing I found myself clinging to against the hopelessness was the sincere desire amongst the characters to help, even the ones that couldn't, untill someone eventually someone broke through. The reason it was for the first time, is because I am not a horror person and I'm trying to slowly grow my exposure. When I went into this film I told myself I could just leave if I freaked out, however as the movie went on I realised I HAD to watch to the end, or else all I'd have to take away was the sheer mundane hopelessness. The anticlimactic ending isn't so much a relief as a release. You know that these characters haven't bdeliveredeen delivered healing, but (ignoring the sequels) you can hope now that they've escaped and they have at least the opportunity to do so.

[@robsawalker]

The Exorcist is not only the greatest horror film, it’s one of the greatest films too. I ever get bored of it, just so good

[@jaievans6655]

My favourite horror is probably a tie between the original Suspiria and The Shining (the former of which I’d love a video on :D)

[@KeyBladeMaster-Dan]

"Is THE EXORCIST Really The "Greatest" Horror Ever Made?" Me: Hugs copy of Ju-On: The Grudge

[@gorgin1017]

I see you're a man of culture.

[@Entropy3ko]

I found the grudge kind of boring, in particular the american version.

[@diedatplainsight8947]

@@Entropy3ko the original is called Ju-on, only America adaptation is called the Grudge

[@ben6077]

Wrong Dracula or nosferatu

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

Ju-On is the scariest but not the greatest, at least in my opinion.

[@leoallan2225]

My only complaint, would be that I think they held back on some of the creepier face make up, judging by the Test footage, that might have been unavoidable though.

[@ZRTMWA]

I saw The Exorcist when I was in the 3rd grade. It was the first horror movie I'd ever seen. I was spending the night at a neighbor's house and I asked my parents if I could watch it and they said absolutely not of course. So I told them we'd watch something else, and then obviously never brought it up to my friends. It was so horrifying for me. By the time it was finished, my two friends were both asleep. It was one of the first nights I didn't sleep a wink. My heart rate was through the roof the entire night, just laying there on a basement couch, waiting to get possessed. I had trouble falling alseep for weeks. It was truly traumatic. Listen to your parents I guess? Idk what the lesson is here lol. I still haven't watched it again since I saw it then and I'm 26 now. I wonder how badly rewatching it would be. I do like horror now though. Edit: Just want to add that at that time in my life, I was a Christian and went to church with my parents every Sunday. Idk if that made me more susceptible to think that possession was real, or if it was just the fact that I was 8...

[@tt-du6vc]

The same thing happened to me with The Exorcist 3. I was 8 and my parents let me watch that film with them! I am Catholic and was going to mass every Sunday so it traumatized me. I remember watching the clock ticking away during the whole night waiting for the sun. It was the longest night ever. I am 39.

[@stephsmith9911]

'Not That Secret' I choked on my coffee! LOL

[@jabyalex7868]

"not that secret" love that

[@auxvorum]

Probably back in the 70s and 80s. I don't really find it entertaining except for some scenes that still give me the creeps. The part where that girl was walking down the stairs backwards, now that part is iconic.

[@jwnj9716]

Its definitely one of the best horror films but I prefer The Thing or The Shining more. Even Friedkin himself said that its not a horror movie, its more about the mystery of faith. For me, the Iraq scenes were more interesting than the girl's bedroom.

[@mn-ru4li]

This has been my favourite movie for the last 20 years. But quality videos like these, that go deep into the subject matter and nuances, help me love the movie even more. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💙

[@frankciborski835]

Those who see this film only in the (immature) mind-frame of the typical, generic and graphically explicit "horror genre", are missing the full scope of the film's power. It's philosophical, theological, psychological and spiritual dimensions address not just those natural and primal "brute animal" fears... But also those very human fears of the nature itself and such human concepts as "good and evil". And the uniquely human ability to question our doubts and faith, whatever they may be. Those who are only interested in blood and jump-scares will have those expectations better satisfied elsewhere. The author, Blatty and the director, Freidkin were more interested in producing a well-made, highly engaging and thought-provoking film of mature substance and subject-matter. And in that, I believe they succeeded. And when one, cinematically, considers the limitations of the special-effects available at the time, it is to Freidkin"s credit that the film maintains a feel of realism and authenticity. When originally released, it was considered for "mature" audiences only. It still is. Those not mature enough to appreciate a film for more than it's ability to shock or offend would not really appreciate a film like "The Exorcist".

[@frankciborski835]

@@MrMaxdeth Thanks for the info. It will be... interesting to see what is done to warrant a re-make. Whatever the result, there will still be the original.

[@frankciborski835]

@@MrMaxdeth Agreed. There's money to be made cashing in on the classics. But as I said... Sequels and remakes (to be expected) notwithstanding, We still have the originals. After all... So much of cinema, music and all forms of art are "variations on a theme." After enough time goes by, "everything old is new again". But in context, it helps us appreciate the originals for being somewhat... Original.

[@dawnfinch8232]

Yes agree

[@blorkpovud1576]

I agree the movie covers all those things. Which in a way is why it's almost a victim of it's absolutely horrific sights and sounds. In the book it was easier not to get distracted by that stuff.

[@blorkpovud1576]

"Science vs Faith debate". The thing is, it's not necessarily a debate. Or something in conflict with each other. I don't remember the movie in too much detail, but I finished the book today, and what I got from it is not that science and faith are in conflict, but you simply need to be careful about jumping to supernatural conclusions too quickly. It seemed to focus on the delicate process of sifting the data carefully to make sure you're not making a psychological illness worse by performing a suggestive ritual like an exorcism. I think it did a good job of making sense of exhausting rational explanations first before an exorcism was settled on.

[@finerz321]

I think my favourite horror movie has to be Climax. Not as “horror” as some of the others people are talking about, but it left me feeling dirty and stressed for a solid week. Maybe something to talk about in a future video?

[@jabyalex7868]

Fuck yes that is a messed up flick

[@jaysony8587]

Love that one! Gave me the same anxiety I had with mother!

[@dunningdunning4711]

When me and my wife watched Climax, we were seriously confused. Having done a lot of drugs and been around artistic types, we found the movie to be fairly unrealistic. Bad acid trips are not nice, but they would not result in what Climax depicts. Its creators claim it to be based on a true story - but beyond the fact that a dance troupe was spiked in the 1990s - nothing else in the film is accurate. It's an artsy reefer madness.

[@garyabbott3861]

I'm closing in on 80 so a lot of my favorites are old black & white horror movies. The first scary movie I saw without parental accompaniment was Howard Hawks' (Christian Nyby) the Thing. It scared the crap out of me at ten or eleven! The last movie to make me uncomfortable with its unrelieved tension was Alien. Still, I'd have to say my favorite horror movie of All Time is the French film, Eyes Without a Face.