The Exorcist (1973) KILL COUNT

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[@Jackk5]

YOOOOOO JAMES PLEASE REPLY BACK

[@air03man]

Due to the nature of this kill count program we requires you to have a priest ready to go if you have a priest or you are a priest & let's get to the kills!

[@JXSON213]

love ya

[@gregorygriffinjr3648]

The omen next please

[@zaneszone2717]

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[@stardust1815]

People: Linda Blair is glorifying Satan! Linda’s character: Literally suffering and in agony from being possessed by a demon

[@margaretbush]

Acting out a character is not reality…. She’s not “glorifying” anything from her performance. Hell her performance has zero to do with Lucifer himself and second Lucifer and the other demons are not even the same

[@handwritingofunhingedgerbil621]

Wait people thought an actor portraying a possessed girl who's very clearly being tormented by a demon, and the demon clearly is a villain, is glorifying Satan? 🤦

[@Gutock]

The logic is so twisted. Like, wouldn't you yell at the director for pushing a girl to do this? Or the executives for funding it? Why go after the laborer for doing their job when there are bigger fish to fry? Don't get it, even from it's very stupid start.

[@WynneL]

@@Gutock Precisely. It's like "Ah yes, let's blame a literal child, ignoring parents and directors and all the tons of adults around. That makes sense. Must be the child's fault."

[@masonwillms2542]

​@@margaretbush if they are different, they are different in degree and not kind

[@shawnthegangster4207]

When a kill count has a warning at the beginning, you know it's gonna be good

[@bluekirbyrocks]

Not for James's wallet.

[@MrLeonSwag2k]

​@@bluekirbyrocks fax

[@xxkewldudexx]

Those warnings are unnecessary...KZbin are pussies.

[@DodoRibeiro-ts6po]

The Menu in a nutshell

[@Wedoheal]

Just means no sponsors. Still support the video

[@EllisFlowers]

Saying an actress is glorifying Satan, yet they were the ones threatening with death to a child. Such good morals

[@Danzilla1996]

Common Christian L

[@zachf252]

@@Danzilla1996unnecessary generalization

[@Danzilla1996]

@@zachf252 seems my point stands true

[@zachf252]

@@Danzilla1996 and how so

[@thatguy5779]

@@zachf252White Midwest-southern undereducated Christian L

[@wd4492]

ESSENTIAL CORRECTION: After Karras jumps and is read his last rites, he does respond. His hand opens and closes a few times over the priest's hand. It's a gesture of acceptance going back hundreds of years--not everybody can speak when they're at death's door. I'm not religious but it's a beautiful moment. Karras struggles with faith the entire movie, the hand squeezing is an essential detail.

[@moshymosh]

How the fuck did they miss this detail? Smfh.

[@musicalmaestrolio]

​@@moshymoshBecause they forgor 💀

[@haveagoodday7021]

@@moshymoshSometimes things get overlooked. Besides, it gives a cool opportunity for commenters to share fun facts/details about the movie that weren't mentioned.

[@annageorge8406]

So, should this lds watch the movie?

[@musicalmaestrolio]

@@annageorge8406 If you want

[@curtailedzebra]

my dad was born in 1968 and was only 5 when his uncle took him to see The Exorcist in theaters. This man is now 56 years old and that movie still scares the shit out of him.

[@hellokittycutie2003]

unc said ✨ trauma ✨ bless him lol

[@ladyluna457]

​@fish_cake820 the rating system didn't exist back then, i think.

[@Maialeen]

Has he actually watched it recently or does he just say it still scares him? I saw IT when I was 6, the old Tim Curry version. Super traumatized. Really built it up in my head. Then I watched as an adult and it's fine. Kinda fitting considering that kids are the only ones who see Pennywise and it prefers eating children.

[@slimkhalifadogg]

what a noob

[@morganhampton9908]

Same with my mom who was born in 1970 and was 3 years old when it was released. She still refuses to watch it and show me

[@brmhandle]

This movie is so full of subtext it feels like seven movies into one. Every character’s perspective is so deep. One of my favorite movies ever, not just horror.

[@JinxMarie1985]

Yes! ❤ well said. There should be docs about each character and person. Its a whole other world.

[@Ronald_Ruck]

Any suggestions where I can get more info about it? Preferably in video form.

[@athena_bambina]

Right. Everyone and everything is so different yet connected to the same thing. Like JJBA

[@stevothestreamer]

I gotta say James is absolutely slaying in that priest outfit

[@KingOfGaymes]

More like Slaying DEMONS 😎

[@jkrfan7]

Total PILF

[@Yubulyme]

He’s not slaying he’s exorcising

[@DanaJasperelle]

Would kneel

[@SumreetSMastered]

Off to a crazy start

[@AbominableC6]

It’s actually insane to me it took this long for James to cover the exorcist

[@uzielyanez5975]

Yep!! But at least he's covering it now. And that's all that matters. 😎

[@joshuaDstarks]

Because it’s not a film known for its kill count…..

[@scott--1629]

almost as if the exorcist isn't the most important horror movie to cover when ur show is abt the kills.

[@DerMoerpler]

@@scott--1629 James regurlarly says that this show is about so much more than the kills. If it was just about them, Kill Counts wouldn't need to be longer than 5 minutes tops.

[@adamjenks9613]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@nateds7326]

"now who's a stereotype of the clerigy" Damn James didn't need to go that hard on him but I'm glad he did.

[@JinxMarie1985]

He said the simple truth Hal.

[@josephmosser5203]

Accusations only mean someone has a story to tell. Prove it, then let's talk.

[@SissypheanCatboy]

@@josephmosser5203 why the fuck would someone falsely accuse a random irrelevant priest of a crime in the 80s. Please give me even a single logical reason.

[@ClownHoundII]

​@@SissypheanCatboyChristians like him have this weird believe that Christians are being oppressed every time someone calls out there being a predator in the church community. It's the exact reason I left the church.

[@luigimcdingle1951]

@@SissypheanCatboy because it gets you so much attention that random youtubers will know who you are and is nearly impossible to prove or disprove?

[@thedreammweaver6274]

I really love the early scenes because it shows the relationship between Reagan and her mom so well, and then the later contrast is more impactful to me.

[@plugshirt1762]

Yeah it’s for sure not as exhilarating but you can’t have the amazing second half without the set up of the first half.

[@Schnipps]

To me, instead of first and second half, i would cut it into thirds. The first 3rd is boring to me. The scenes before Reagan and her mum, all the desert stuff etc. 2nd and 3rd half are really good though, seeing the mum and daughters relationship and then seeing it suffer.

[@DanTheMan2150AD]

It’s funny how The Exorcist franchise only has two good movies and it’s the two that had the involvement of William Blatty. How and why we’ve been “gifted” two legacy prequels and two legacy sequels is a constant mystery to me, especially since only one of them dares to rise above being middling. Stay strong Exorcist III defenders.

[@mst3KGf]

"Exorcist II" does have some "so bad it's good" appeal to it, especially on how it pretty much got everything wrong. It's hard not to get a laugh at, say, James Earl Jones in a bug costume or Richard Burton being visibly drunk throughout the film.

[@adamcammack3534]

The TV series which got two seasons is apparently pretty good.

[@darthlazurus4382]

​@adamcammack3534 It was. The frustrating thing is season 2 ended on a cliffhanger and it was fecking cancelled.

[@LucyLioness100]

@@mst3KGfI think that one should be watched for how bad it is. Plus we got an iconic interview with Friedman about attending the premiere and he never minced words if you knew his personality in various interviews

[@gaminganimators7000]

Legion is peak, imo even better than the original

[@BlueScarabGuy]

On the "the power of christ compells you" scene...sure, it could be a little silly how many times they repeat it, but honestly I think it's brilliant. Reagan floating off the bed is the movie's most supernatural moment yet, it's the peak of the scene's intensity, and instead of the tension snapping with either a big scare or some other flashy moment, it just holds on the two priests screaming in desperation for God to come to their aid, and then sloooowly dissipating as maybe it actually starts to work. And then Von Sydow caps it off perfectly when they get her down to the bed, quietly spitting out, "it is GOD that commands you".

[@gregyear201]

I’ve always felt the same as you. The priests were trying to make sure that demon is out of her body no how many times they repeat the phrase. I always hold my breath from beginning of the levitation to when Regan softly lands on the bed.

[@cashthecurator666]

One thing that never made sense to me is that the demon possessing Regan isn’t a Christian demon. His name is Pazuzu and he’s actually a Mesopotamian demon. Would Catholic exorcism rituals even work or would they just piss him off?

[@flamesfan1417]

@@cashthecurator666 in the Catholic tradition, pagan deities in general are typically presumed to be demons.

[@timothymenard1750]

@@cashthecurator666 in the old testament there is mention of a wind demon that king Solomon faced, it's a common theory that the wind demon while not named in the old testament is meant to be Pazuzu.

[@GuntWastelander]

@@timothymenard1750it’s fiction dude wdym

[@DanGamingFan2406]

First off, James looks amazing in that priest outfit. Second, I'm so glad he's finally covering this. It's one of the greatest and most legitimately horrifying films ever. The effects are incredible, and Linda Blair and Max von Sydow had amazing performances.

[@IceFireHeart]

His outfit cracked me up!

[@watershipup7101]

Max von Sydow was incredible in this.

[@Smarterthanyew]

He looks better than Rihanna

[@killer92173]

Shame he wasn't a fan of the movie.

[@balrog262]

I think the priest costume was in bad taste since he is a layman.

[@somegirlnamedcat9977]

Fun Facts: 1.) Father Karras’s actor, Jason Miller, was the father of Jason Patric, who played Michael in the Lost Boys. 2.) Paul Newman was interested in the role of Father Karras, which is most likely why he was name dropped.

[@UHOH_415]

The same Paul Newman who created Cars?

[@somegirlnamedcat9977]

@@UHOH_415 You mean Doc Hudson? Yep, that’s him!

[@erindiazmclaughlin]

WoW. I had no idea that Father Karras (Jason Miller) is Jason Patric's father. That is a fun fact! The Exorcist and The Lost Boys are some of my favorite movies. So it's strange that I did not know that tidbit before now. However, I'm very happy to have been informed that they are father and son. Very cool to know. Thank you.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Jason patric is also the grandson of Jackie Gleason from the tv series the honeymooners and the film the hustler starring paul Newman

[@kanyejerome]

If they're father and son why don't they have the same last names

[@fatmanbatman9374]

Big fan of reiligion in horror movies, especially when it actually helps the protagonist rather than just adding flavor to the plot.

[@The_Movie_Ribbit]

yeah I think us Christians should instead of just completely shutting out media like this use at as a lesson of how mf terrible the devil is

[@Cash27373]

@@The_Movie_Ribbitfr I don’t get why those preachers didn’t like this movie this movie literally supports Christianity

[@somedragonbastard]

If you haven't, I recommend the game FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, it's really good and actually has some interesting stuff in the religious aspects

[@nerdstop5025]

​@@The_Movie_Ribbitit's like that meme of "why can't I say fuck the devil, don't we hate that motherfucker?"

[@basementdwellercosplay]

As an anthropology student, i like the opening scene simply cause the realistic part of archeological digs is you see one tiny artifact like that pazuzu head and you go running to tell people you found something. Probably the most accurate anthropology and archeological dig ive seen, but barely anyone gets it right cause digs are hella boring

[@levipietrangello8548]

​@@themuchdingdonghe's an anthropology student buddy

[@levipietrangello8548]

​@@themuchdingdongs what he is talking about

[@QueerBeetle]

​i...i don't know if you're joking or not but they're making a joke about the Indiana Jones movies. A wildly inaccurate portrayal of archeology digs

[@kanyejerome]

@@themuchdingdongLMAOOO "bone boy"😂😂😂 bro this is funny af

[@ghanoushba5366]

​@@levipietrangello8548They're being sarcastic. That's the plot to the first Indiana Jones movie

[@TheBatWhoLaughs]

The spider walk is absolutely necessary, and I would argue one of the most iconic shots in the entire movie. The first time I watched a version of this movie that DIDN'T have the spider walk it was so jarring that I almost had to stop the movie.

[@luccaenzelio156]

Same for me. I oringally watched a version of this movie without it when I was like 6. Watching it for a second time as a grown man with the spider walk sacred the crap out of me.

[@sergiogarciarendon8019]

Thanks for say it

[@ddenti99]

Let me guess, you were born in the 90's, right? 😅

[@coolnerdlll6053]

I definitely recommend The Version You've Never Seen over the theatrical. Not only is the spider walk great, but they added a bunch of flashing Pazuzu faces randomly throughout the movie, which I think is an amazing touch.

[@brand355]

I mean, I've seen MERCHANDISE of that scene.

[@marcobisi7768]

People say that nowadays everyone is soft and easily offended but in the 70s that girl FAINTED because of a spinal tap.

[@sindremordalkristiansen4414]

Very interesting observation

[@momakesvids5704]

people were vomiting at terrifier 2

[@johnsonsharon81]

Oh they haven't seen 127 hours

[@plugshirt1762]

I mean tbf that was the nastiest scene of the entire movie. I’m not fainting over any movie but if you had to that was certainly the time lol

[@Emper0rH0rde]

A bunch of people fainted, and I read somewhere that one woman suffered a *miscarriage.*

[@adamjenks9613]

Every time I hear the line “Your mother sucks. . .” line, I’m reminded of the old SNL sketch when she said: “Your mother sews socks that smell!!”

[@LunaBeth97]

Mine is from the "drag race me to help" challenge on drag race season 6. Just the awkwardly long pause then the most unenthusiastic "your mother scrubs docks in hell" is so memorably funny. Then again I do have drag race brain rot so that's all that goes on in my noodle brain 😂

[@recnepsrc]

My favorite from SNL was "Your mama eats kitty litter!"

[@christinadavelaar6965]

“The bed is on my foot! THE BED IS ON MY FOOT!!!” 😅

[@ferox965]

"Your mother cooks socks in hell!"

[@TinyToadSage]

​@@christinadavelaar6965That had me in tears from laughing so hard 😂

[@butwhy6543]

The O’Malley situation is messed up, but “Now who’s a stereotype of the clergy” is one of the hardest lines in any Kill Count

[@Bearpigman]

I had him as an english teacher in high school and worked with him for 3 years as the stage manager for the plays he directed in our school's drama society and man I have never heard a priest say so much vile and inappropriate things to his actors and actresses. I'm really glad James didn't shy away from bringing it up

[@07foxmulder]

Gotta love sanctimonious James.

[@carleeelizabeth]

DAMN

[@staticcharm3808]

Funny thing is he was never charged. So technically James found him guilty without being convicted.

[@WrestlingGod-f4v]

@@staticcharm3808 that’s just funny and insane 😂😂😂

[@zachbarker2720]

It makes me sad that these latest Kill Counts aren’t doing as well as previous ones. I feel like the Kill Counts are better than ever.

[@rckblzr]

What do you mean not doing as well? It got 800K views in a week.

[@zachbarker2720]

@@rckblzr what I mean is something like the Exorcist franchise would have been at least a million views for each Kill Count in like two days in the past. Now even the Exorcist hasn’t made it to one million views after a week and half. It seems like they aren’t doing as well as they used to and that sucks because the show is better than ever.

[@Chair400]

@@zachbarker2720 the show is good. The narrator has a holier than thou perspective now which puts people off tbh.

[@zachbarker2720]

@@Chair400 I don’t think James has that persona, but to each their own.

[@GMbowtie350]

@@zachbarker2720I enjoy the Kill Counts too but he can get a little preachy at times. Like during the actor/writer strike he went on a 2 min long diatribe about how he supports unions and isn’t covering certain movies to “show solidarity”. Like dude, nobody cares about a Hollywood strike. It was just very off putting along with some other remarks I’ve heard.

[@ryllo2886]

William Peter Blatty made a novel/film called The Ninth Configuration about the character at 09:35. It's brilliant. He's an astronaut & as she pees on the rug she says "you're going to die up there." He went crazy upon launch and ended up in a mental hospital. The Ninth Configuration is about him there, played by Walking Dead/The Rise of Leslie Vernon's Scott Wilson. He's amazing in it. One of the most peculiar films ever made.

[@oneinathousand2156]

It’s one of the most unique spin-offs, that’s for sure. Absolutely nothing supernatural happens until literally right before the end credits.

[@rpNerd]

I've only read the novel, personally, and seen bits and pieces of the movie, but it is indeed quite a read. I didn't know it was connected to The Exorcist, but hearing that makes some sense now. Highly recommend picking up the book.

[@tohkritxhaln2703]

Kinda hope it gets a Kill Count f it warrants one.

[@rpNerd]

@@tohkritxhaln2703 the final fight scene could be worth the preceding madness in a Kill Count. It's a slow build, but Killer Kane is worth the wait.

[@wd4492]

Scott Wilson is in Exorcist 3 too

[@claytonrios1]

I will always remember the parodies of this film. Such as the Boondocks one with Uncle Ruckus at his most offensive but also hilarious.

[@blairsmith3199]

I howled because this comment lifted a long forgotten in my memory

[@behelit1997]

Boondocks are so based

[@KingOfGaymes]

I remember seeing the scary movie parody before the real one omg

[@kazuhasgloves]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SilkyLew]

Yo, Uncle Rukus be saying the most off the wall racist shit 😂😂. That was a classic episode 😂

[@taraking3207]

"Things are really Rocky for this guy" James says as he's boxing. I see you, Dead Meat.

[@TonySamedi]

James, I just wanna say THANK YOU for being open about not being as huge a fan of this one. As a fellow person who absolutely respects it's place in horror history, but was never really a fan of it myself? It's so nice to hear from someone else who wasn't blown away with it.

[@asherritz7548]

Same! Ive always thought I was the only one who, while respecting it's affect on the genre, doesn't like it. I'm thrilled James was open about it! It seems like anyone who doesn't always gets a ton of hate

[@xEllieRose]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ same here

[@sergiogarciarendon8019]

It's nice and I respect it but both of you are very wrong lol

[@alysssabear]

As someone who watched it for the first time recently, imo I totally understand its impact on the horror genre, but it’s nothing special by today’s standards. That spinal tap scene tho? Woof, I had to skip it.

[@AmnesiaDream75]

I feel the same way about it. The only other Exorcist film I've seen is III, which I REALLY enjoyed. Stylistically and tonally it is definitely not for everyone, but George C Scott and Brad Dourif are on another level and the scares are just as effective as the original, except they haven't been memed to death in pop culture so they actually still hit

[@nopenotme1138]

I rewatched this week specifically for this Count, and hearing that the things that irk me about this movie also annoy other people is kind of a relief. Say anything negative about this movie in horror spaces, and you ruffle a LOT of feathers. Thanks for your honesty, James! Love you for it!

[@wyrmeleon2002]

I feel the same!

[@DerMoerpler]

It's so weird, because I think the majority of horror fans would have at least one beloved horror movie that just doesn't appeal to them. I mean I love The Exorcist, but I can also see how other people wouldn't - just like I can't enjoy The Blair Witch Project or The Lost Boys as much as most people.

[@bertieblack5639]

It still remains my favourite horror because of its stone cold classic status and quality performances, but even I can agree that James's issues with the film are completely reasonable and acceptable - nothing is perfect! :)

[@turgid_member8717]

It's just 70s editing, I don't let it bother me.

[@nollypolly]

​​@@DerMoerpleragreed! People need to chill. This, and the 3rd movie are my favourite horrors of all time. Idc if other people find faults in them. To me, they're perfection and I'm not gonna lose my shit BC someone doesn't share my opinion. I can't stand the Halloween or Friday the 13th movies, and even Freddy is overrated. I saw them all in the theatre as a tween and they didn't even scare me bc they were so ridiculous.

[@walkerpricereads]

I think James’ take on this movie is completely valid. I completely thought I wasn’t watching the right movie when I watched it for the first time based solely on the pacing. The movie has amazing aspects about it, but I just see it as a movie you could put on in the background. I often found myself reaching for my phone throughout the movie. So you’re definitely not alone James! 🖤🖤

[@zombieslayer2016]

yeah honestly i bet most people wouldnt be able to tell someone about the first half of the movie if asked most of what this movie is remembered and is famous for happens in the second half

[@walkerpricereads]

@@zombieslayer2016 Yeah this really is what I mean. Like I watched it back in October, I’ve already forgotten the whole plot of the first half and only remember the more “scary” scenes.

[@therenegade916]

It’s definitely more of a drama than full blown horror by modern standards. The first famous “prestige” horror film.

[@rebecca1331]

yes i agree i think it was more so outrageous for it’s time than genuinely scary. Because ppl found it so blasphemous bc it dealt with religion

[@oren1305]

I find a lot of films from the 1970s and 1980s really focus on slow pacing and build up, it sometimes pays off, (Alien), and sometimes makes you feel a bit bored. I can still appreciate this film and the impact it had, good acting and the ending is worth it..

[@Wolfbane382]

The symbolism of Father Damien Karras looking like he's rising up has always stuck with me. Also, the cross from the hospital where Roland Doe went through his exorcism (the novel and film's inspiration) is now on display at a museum in KS City.

[@ddenti99]

Which scene is that? (Father Karras rising up)

[@Wolfbane382]

Where he walks up hills or stairs. That kind of symbolism.

[@shadowlinkbds]

The Exorcist is such a legendary and classic horror film. I absolutely love this movie and it's definitely one of my overall favorite horror movies ever with its perfect atmosphere, cast, music,and scares.

[@viincennes]

i am a HUGE horror fan with what i would consider a very high tolerance for scares, and this movie still gets me. my boyfriend and i revisited it late last year and both audibly screamed at the shot of damien’s mother in reagan’s bed. we are full grown adults.

[@athenajaxon2397]

It's so creepy!

[@c0nvict_pleb174]

The exorcist is the best example of that kills in horror isn’t needed highly

[@behelit1997]

Therapist: Priest James won't hurt you *_Priest James:_* 🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@unknownchoujin1436]

*Chad-like mewing intisifies*

[@snapdragongaming6238]

Father James

[@bplatinumpaladin]

Misread as "Therapist Priest James" and started laughing once I realized

[@JeremiahKelly-el5si]

The power of the numbers compel you.

[@kreedsutherland4207]

Chama.

[@konstantinoskaragiannis1596]

"The Exorcist"(1973) is a horror movie masterpiece! This is the best horror movie of all time with subject the possession and the Exorcism.

[@godakillez]

Linda Blair and her stunt double could've been replaced by a mannequin or something for the scene that damaged their backs. Even seeing it in motion before either of them was in it should've had people grabbing their backs in pain. I'm not even joking when I say that.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Yeah, how many of the mysterious injuries on set were just carelessness?

[@grantpowell4135]

​@elenachristian9860 I imagine alot

[@godakillez]

​@@Wednesdaywoe1975probably most if not all. The fire that destroyed one of the sets was probably done for publicity.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Exorcist 3 is criminally underrated. One of the best psychological thrillers ever. Plus chucky himself gives on hell of a performance.

[@07foxmulder]

30 years ago you could’ve called it underrated but not today. It’s one of the most loved sequels by horror fans. Calling it “criminally underrated” is a lie.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

@@07foxmulder we are a small minority that like this film. Alot of people don't.

[@Dachin55555]

@@jasonvoorhees310shut up

[@jasonvoorhees310]

@@Dachin55555 seriously. It carries the stigma of Exorcist sequels. Cause all of the others are horrible. Awful films. So bad that the sequels are know for being awful. The heritic ruined the reputation and franchise potential. Not that it needed to be. So yes to people who haven't seen it think it's another bad sequel unfortunately. Missing out on a excellent film. Trust me there are entire generations that know nothing of the original other than hearsay, and see the sequels as most sequels. My little brothers being two of them. Even older generations see the sequels as shit. All because of one really bad one.

[@scott--1629]

@@jasonvoorhees310 nobody gives a shit.

[@kateslate3228]

TBF James, Bohemian Rhapsody was also nominated for Best Editing, so i think you're safe to dismiss the academy on that category.

[@emanuelcr]

I have to say that counting Karras as dead was always a given to me cuz the idea of Legion animating his corpse and doing shit around was the best thing ever for 18yo me

[@kingblackthorn4195]

As someone in the field of archaeology the opening scene is fucking amazing! It’s easily one of the best depictions of what we do and I have so much respect for that opening scene.

[@thebrandamonium4642]

Saw this movie for the first time when I was 17 with the flu and a severe fever. Really spiced it up. Also, I appreciate your candid view on things you don't like. I feel like so many people base a huge portion of the fandoms on what they dislike and think is bad. Liking liking things is much more fun.

[@pablothemenace]

Growing up in 90s Mexico, I thought this movie was real like a documentary and I remember my mom making me watch it as a punishment

[@liorabarnes4491]

what on Earth were you being punished for???

[@pablothemenace]

@@liorabarnes4491 general knucklehead activity

[@liorabarnes4491]

@@pablothemenace fair enough

[@Quantix88]

Such wonderful parenting in Mexico. Smfh.

[@pablothemenace]

@@Quantix88 I don’t really see anything wrong with what see did, most parents in Mexico aren’t afraid to hit their kids in public, so I think I got off easy

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

Fun fact my dad actually lived down the street from the guy who did the make up effects for this movie and actually saw him selling some of the leftover props at a yard sale a little after the movie was complete. He sadly didn't buy any props though, though he mostly said it was bits of makeup, though I think he did mention a head prop was also there.

[@MarcoBayod_MB]

Again, I respect James professionalism to still research and being entertain for a movie he doesn't like, like he did for the Babysitter movies

[@paulfabrycky7688]

Getting the Production Tales From Hell and then soon after the Kill Count for a movie is pretty sweet. Really feels like synergy and is extra informative and fun

[@carniethedat7071]

For as cursed as this production was and as many questionable or awful things happened because of people not caring about safety or health, the one thing I appreciate is that Father Karras visits the house with the intent to be a psychiatrist first. No joke, there's such a stereotype that exorcists just show up on command whenever someone starts behaving differently and "exorcise the demon" regardless of whatever's happening. There's a huge amount of disproving the standard stuff like psychological or psychiatric issues, various types of abuse, drug use, undisclosed connections or influences, etc. Exorcism is literally reserved for when nothing else could possibly be used to explain whatever's happening, and it's the one thing I'll actually give various churches as a point of praise without complicating matters. Granted, not every sect does the same level of scrutiny, but for those who do, it's nice to see that they're not being totally zealous with calling everything demonic possession.

[@sparki9085]

From what ive seen, even in more scrupulous churches, it seems to come down to "we dont know what it is, so it must be demons" which can very easily cause people to not get the help they need. Id much rather they actually prove demons exist TBH.

[@kissit012]

Actual exorcisms have killed people and are useless, cruel torture sessions. Not a single person has ever been cured of anything from an exorcism because demons do not exist and demonic possession is not real. The church literally made it up to cover misdeeds against victims and blame victims for their symptoms while pointing at boogeymen. Its not coincidental that “possessions” only happen to and within communities that are taught to believe in them

[@qwertyCubing798]

I have been waiting for this kill count for 2 years now. Good thing that you finally did the OG horror movie.

[@senorchips8528]

I just saw this movie for the first time a couple years ago, and when it was over, I was sad, because I knew I’d never be able to see it for the first time ever again. I can only imagine how incredible and horrifying it would’ve been to see this in theaters when it came out. One of the greatest movies to ever release imo.

[@shaneleclaire6912]

just wait for when you’re old and have severe dementia then you can watch for the first time as many times as you like!

[@Prettyboysad]

This, The Shining, and the Evil Dead remake are the only movies that still spook me every time I watch them. Also, I love James' transparency about his feelings on it, but also appreciate that he does not spend the whole time bashing something most people really love. Which by the way its his video and if choose to do that more power to him.

[@warloro]

Evil dead remake is one of my favorite horror movies it’s so goated

[@iKendles]

8:30 James: "But seriously, how did this get made?!" - sleep away camp quote

[@georgeheilman885]

While I wouldn't call it the scariest film I've ever seen, I adore the techniques, story and the acting, to say nothing of the controversies it created, be them during or after production. Without doubt, one of the most influential horror films ever made. I'll even agree with Friedkin in that the earlier hospital scenes with Regan getting X-rayed are more horrific than the exorcism itself.

[@AGETheGawdYT]

Nah. The exorcism in film is real and visceral and creepy and personal and violent and terrifying. Pazuzu is a powerful demon. A sadistic son of a bitch too. They way he just desecrates Regan.. is scary as shit.. The voice acting, the physical acting, all of it. Horror Genius.. IMO of course!

[@preciouskosoko]

One thing I love about James is that when he critiques or gives an opinion, he makes sure to tell you that it’s his opinion and it should not be used as the standard for rating the movies. I honestly love it❤

[@DEZaster13]

Repossessed (1990) should definitely get some love from James. It’s not only a parody of the possession genre but (in a way) can be seen as an unofficial sequel to The Exorcist. It even has Linda Blair cast as one of the leads.

[@arnoldinigov.pascual617]

5:14 damn that impression was good

[@ARTSONICFAN990]

5:16 😂😂😂

[@MickeytheluckyMouse27]

@@ARTSONICFAN990 Nixon from futurama “arroooooooww”

[@AndHorrorForAll]

The parody of this at the start of Scary Movie 2 was my introduction to this film. This feels like the kind of film that can't quite live up to the high praise and expectations that folks have when they watch it for the first time.

[@paulgibbon5991]

I think one thing is that it's been parodied and referenced so often that it's hard to remember what it would have been like to watch this when it first came out, when the popular image of exorcism was far, far less widespread, so the final confrontation between the priests and the demon would have been far more unsettling and alien. It also ties into the culture of the time--fear about the decline of tradition and the youth becoming stranger and more incomprehensible.

[@HTGamePlayers]

It’s a good day when it begins with “welcome to the kill count where we tally up the victims in all our favourite horror movies”

[@lordcrimson908]

Best line of the entire movie is when the demon insults the priests mother, the line delivery is one of the best I've ever heard

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

James, I gotta say, you're not the only weird one here. I'm also not a huge fan of this film. It's a good film and it works for some but I've never really embraced it. I feel like I always get called out about it amongst my horror-loving friends for it so it's nice to know I'm not alone here.

[@crizmeow8394]

I have never been able to finish this one because it’s so boring, and I’m sad about it because it’s so influential but it’s just never captured me, maybe after this kill count I’ll give another chance

[@juliabonavita4731]

Yeah, I agree, and it's not that scary I understand for the time it came out it was way ahead of its time but now today it just doesn't really hold up in my opinion

[@casesoutherland4175]

It's more creepy than scary to me. It's not even in my top 20 favorite horror movies.

[@strangerinwhite]

I found the movie boring too.

[@miketrapper0464]

I have never seen this movie nor plan to see it, I am not a fan and of ghost horror movies with jump scares and religion stuff, not because of that but because even if it’s the worst movie I’ve seen I’ll still feel scared or jump because I usually don’t like things jumping out at me especially when those kinds of movies always do that

[@FrightNight765]

2024 has been one of the best years of Dead Meat so far! Keep up the good work!

[@rileylallier429]

Man I love this move. For me this is my all time favorite horror movie. Growing up very catholic then watching this movie in middle school not having very much expirence in horror at the time. But this movie has always stuck with me and it's my favorite horror movie of all time. Also The Exorcist 3 is a masterpiece as well. A great crime thriller/possession thriller

[@BatAmerica]

Despite being over 50 years old, the practical effects are still mindblowing and only matched by the storytelling.

[@AgentNintaku]

It just keeps getting funnier every single time! Man, they really put a ton of work into this. I'm also pretty opposed to directors abusing their cast and crew, but I'm glad it wasn't for nothing. The end result is something special. I don't actually *watch* horror movies, so I've never seen it, but I can absolutely respect the accolades it still receives all these decades later.

[@juanoro-barcenas79495]

Dead Meat covering horror films nominated for Best Picture is a huge accomplishment. The team did an excellent work on this video.

[@roselovescheese]

I watched this movie for the first time when I heard this was the next kill count, now it’s one of my of my favorite movies, thank you James for this recommendation and The Thing

[@ProfessorAragorn]

Hey James, The "wandering" beginning with concerns that start and stop abruptly is Friedkin wanting to do a cinema verite/ French New Wave/ Italian New Wave style film that not so much follows tropes or a plot or familiar story beats but feels more like a slice of life that the audience gets to see. It was pretty popular for directors to try and emulate this style of filmmaking since the mid fifties to late seventies as it was very much an auteur move to try and make the art belong to the artist directing. It also happened to be widely viewed or avante garde - anti Hollywood - at the time. I totally respect you not really caring for it. You still acknowledge it's acclaim and know quite a bit about it (probably even the above mansplanation I did that isn't even really that good). That's the point of the art and appreciating it. Sure we can talk about production history, what makes for interesting shot composition, or how an actor achieves a specific reaction from the audience out of their performance. It's just at the end of the day . . . Does the art speak to you. If it does, cool love it be a fan. If it doesn't, no problem there's plenty of other things to like.

[@StudioKelpie1993]

I do like how you split the channel into 2 so that some of us who are into the Kill Counts can look forward to see more Kill Counts from you

[@Nintendoman01]

My little sister watched this movie once when she was in elementary school. A real horror movie fanatic, that one. And because of her watching it, I was woken up three times the following night due to her bad dreams.

[@DatWitchDude-m5y]

Fun facts about Pazuzu. Number one he was actually a protective deity of his worshipers and also a protector of pregnant women and newborn children and was also called apon to scare off other demons and evil spirits. Number two he was not just a "demon" he was also a primordial deity of the wind (especially the southern wind) who ruled over other wind spirits. he was also seen as a bringer of plague due to his control over wind and associations with underworld. So yeah he might be a demonic chaos goblin but he's a pretty cool dude when you respect him 😂❤

[@FlySlyGuy]

added bonus of watching kill counts early: sometimes youtube decides to get them taken down for whatever reason . If you’re here early you get to see the OG VID!!!

[@brookesargent8249]

This will always be one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. Saw it for the first time when I was 13 at like 3 am and it absolutely scared the shit out of me, and really instilled a love of slow-burn horror. Thanks for this one James and Dead Meat team!

[@devinsmail6266]

I don’t understand how people can take a movie about how evil the devil is and that one is ruining a life can be “glorifying” the devil

[@vampiricgoddess1669]

I’ve never been this early! I’ve been on a Kill Count binge and this couldn’t have come at the better time!

[@oyinkan4409]

omds me too🤣

[@mattcomputertks4049]

9am est Kill Counts always hit different lol

[@ARTSONICFAN990]

James: 25:24 to 25:27 Genie from Aladdin: Be thankful you haven't been trapped in a bottle for 10,000 years.

[@cjroberts3240]

I was looking for this comment

[@MissJohnson22]

thats what i was thinking about hahahaha

[@chuckyjamesamartin1968]

19:30 I recognized this, but it was only because I saw it in the Boondocks episode where they excorsized Stinkmeaner from Tom's body and Uncle Ruckus was the stand in for Father Merrin

[@Supasmartguy]

Random demon: "Captain Howdy?" That's the best alias you could come up with?" Pazuzu: I needed something that could fool a 13-year-old girl, okay? Sue me.

[@VenusAxe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@toby_2bae4me25]

In Blatty's novel, Chris infers that the name "Captain Howdy" sounds similar to "Howard" - Regan's biological dad is Howard Macneil whom Chris divorced. Thus, Chris suspected that Regan's relationship with "Captain Howdy" is Regan coping with her loneliness apart from her father.

[@Xeorboom]

I am now headcanonning that the "random demon" is Gozer from Ghostbusters

[@Sunnythreee]

I claim no objectivity, but I truly think The Exorcist is the best film of all time. It has wonderfully scary moments, a supernatural theme, a wonderful climax and well written story, not to mention WONDERFUL acting. Overall, it seems like Friedkin achieved what he was looking for to PHENOMENAL effect. I have nothing but praise for this film.

[@MattGaetzOnAWhiteFordBronco]

19:00 - people want to exorcise their cats? 😂 Now that's one hell of a horror movie!

[@fart63]

My cat would put a priest in an early grave

[@CherryBeScary]

Here’s a weird little story of how I came to know about The Exorcist: I never actually seen the movie itself, but my first introduction was the car driving through hills jumpscare (I was like 12 and didn’t know who the character was), followed by the one specific scene in Son of the Mask where Tim is looking at Alvey through the rear view mirror and Alvey spins his head 360 degrees then projectile vomits (seen it multiple times throughout my childhood, had no idea it was an Exorcist easter egg), and I finally found out about correlation between the creepy faced little girl and The Exorcist from SrPelo’s Ooga Booga jumpscare. And now I’m about to come as close to watching the movie as I ever will with this kill count, so now I won’t have to remain clueless as to what this movie is even about and why it’s so popular.

[@LegoSnoopDogg]

I’m surprised that such iconic films like the Exorcist and Silence of the Lambs haven’t been covered on dead meat yet, and I’m glad they are now being Kill Counted

[@DarkLorddReviews]

I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT!!! - Beetlejuice

[@Xeorboom]

the Michael Keaton one or the Alex Brightman one?

[@DarkLorddReviews]

@@Xeorboom The GOAT Michael Keaton 😎

[@Xeorboom]

@@DarkLorddReviews I'm honestly not sure which portayal I prefer but I'll go cor Keaton dou eo sheer iconicity

[@DarkLorddReviews]

@@Xeorboom That's why he's the GOAT

[@strawberryskygirl44]

more than 50 years later and the line "what a lovely day for an exorcsim" still makes me laugh

[@Xeorboom]

*exorcism

[@j3sterzart]

Fun fact: well known horror manga creator, Junji Ito, came up with a great idea for one of his stories; one where a boy chases after a girl in a spider-like way on all fours and upside down (if I’m correct, this is the story where a boy is obsessed with his grandfather, who has a set of heads, similar to a centipede, growing on his head. The heads are all the past ancestors, and the boy later becomes the next part of that line in front of his girlfriend) Junji thought this idea was so terrifying and original, he was so excited for others to read it. However, when the Exorcist was released, he went to watch it in theatres and saw the clip where Reagan is crawling down the stairs on all fours. He left the theatre sad to find that someone else had his idea, and produced it before he could. (It’s still in the manga, and I believe is much more terrifying than the silly rig they did for Reagan’s walk, you should check it out!)

[@AnnaVonCleves90]

Apparently, my friend's mother was friends with the actress Linda Blair (Reagen). She said that she could not believe that her mother let her star in it. Don't know if its true or not but either way Linda Blair shined in this role.

[@CLANKER171]

I watch a lot of horror movies and never really get scared but the frame where you see the demons face in the dream actually scared me and the face still scares me to this day

[@aar_2369]

My grandma has told me the story of when she saw this movie as a 16 year old and it absolutely traumatized her to the point where you can’t even mention anything having to do with the devil around her without her freaking out

[@moonwalker8391]

1:23 was not expecting a Flynn Rider or a family guy reference in a kill count, but here we are XD

[@jaketaller8567]

7:18 Fun fact, back in 2016, nearly 8 years before his retirement, Matpat did a theory on the original Exorcist, connecting it to the 2014 movie Ouija as well as it’s 2016 prequel Origin Of Evil.

[@ginnrollins211]

For anyone who are fans of the punk band Redd Kross, the scene with Linda Blair and the bloody cross is where they got their name. Also, their first album Born Innocent was named for the Linda Blair film of the same name which I believe was made just a year before The Exorcist.

[@zachflag6506]

18:25 “There’s a shot of [Jason Miller] sitting on the couch that’s just… how I feel most of the time.” -Jay Baumam, in Red Letter Media’s Re:View episode on The Exorcist. I feel ya, dude

[@LauraBwayMorris]

25:25 love the Aladdin genie reference! 😂

[@zerikafox1595]

Well, I've officially watched every Kill Count released to date. Time to go check out your other content! I subscribed to Dead Meat Presents even though I've been a Kill Count only kind of person so far, because frankly y'all are one of my favorite channels on KZbin for your never ending positivity and wholesomeness. Podcast playlist, here I come!

[@jackpowrie3]

I would absolutely love for you guys to do the Exorcist 3. Skip Exorcist 2, 3 is the true sequel. I'd argue it is better than the original.

[@coletrainhetrick]

That's interesting, I'm curious now why you think so if you wouldn't mind.

[@07foxmulder]

@@coletrainhetrickrevisionism and/or going against the grain for the sake of it.

[@jackpowrie3]

@@07foxmulder Not at all. Story is far more interesting, has one of the best (if not the best jump scare in all of cinema), great subtle comedic moments in an otherwise dark and disturbing, almost murder mystery type film. Blatty who wrote the original Exorcist book directed the 3rd film (based on his other famous book, “Legion”); it is very much a writer’s film in that some of the cinematography isn’t the best, but the dialogue and editing is far superior. Plus, Brad Dourif gives an almost oscar nomination worthy performance in the limited screen time he has; he is truly terrifying to watch. Taste is subjective, but to accuse of “going against the grain” (the grain of what?) is simply a mean-spirited comment.

[@JonesWalker-rf7re]

It’s a shame KZbin has a new system where it has a warning on it because I think it gives you less views and you deserve more views than what your getting for the tremendous hard work you do on these videos

[@theoshouldstoptalkingnow]

Interestingly, I realized this year that the 2 times I’ve seen this movie I accidentally watched the directors cut, and I’ve always considered the spider walk to be the best scare in the film. didn’t realize until a few months ago that it wasn’t in the theatrical cut.

[@leahvic1515]

I rewatched this recently and I was struck by how sad I found it. Seeing it as a teenager, and then as a 35 year old, I realised it had themes I just couldn’t appreciate at the time.

[@lynsimations6157]

8:40 “Oh no, this thing has offended our religion of peace and forgiveness. Let’s threaten a child’s safety”

[@lawl_4llie]

My mother is a New Testament Christian and this movie scared the absolute hell out of her when she was little. It still scares her to this day, and she's in her 60's.

[@UnclePhil1112]

Hasn’t even been public for 10 minutes, and it’s already getting age restricted let’s go!

[@RAM-wu1pn]

James: Taking molly... Me:🤨 James: ...out for a walk Me:🫡

[@joshuapersons4833]

Probably my favorite aspect of the main theme, 'Tubular Bells', was how the music almost never saw the light of day. It was just a happy coincidence that the director stumbled across the music in the Warner Bros. music library.

[@itsmebryangh0stboi277]

22:28 THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!