The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | Part 4

When The Exorcist hit theatres in 1973, it created a sensation beyond anyone's comprehension; a tide of reactions so extreme, they barely seem believable today. Frequently cited as the best horror movie of all time, and widely regarded as one of the most shocking and controversial events ever to meet the big screen; it’s hard to deny the cultural, social and historical influence The Exorcist has had.
In this four part series I explore the various factors that contributed to the film’s enormous legacy, ranging from its artistic prowess, social-political implications and the many controversies surrounding the film and its release.
Part 1: • The Exorcist: The Maki...
Part 2: • The Exorcist: The Maki...
Part 3: • The Exorcist: The Maki...
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Music used in this video:
Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Mysterious Landscapes by Audiosphere: motionarray.co...
Aftermath by Kevin MacLeod: • Royalty Free Music - A...
Bucket of Blood by Pino Donaggio
Ave Maria performed by the New Symphony Orchestra of London: • Bach / Gounod / René L...
Tubular Bells by Keyboards Affair
Clips used in this video:
The Exorcist | Washington News Report (1974 B-Roll Footage): • Video
The Exorcist | Audience Lines (1974 B-Roll Footage): • Video
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist: www.bbc.co.uk/...
Exorcist 1973 Home Movies Featuring Makeup Effects by Dick Smith: • Exorcist 1973 Home Mov...
Cultural Impact of The Exorcist: • Cultural Impact of The...
Archive Imagery courtesy of Martin Smith:
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Further reading:
25 Underrated Horror Films (and The Exorcist) | Paul Counelis
The Exorcist: BFI Modern Classics | Mark Kermode
Reel Terror: The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred-Year History of Classic Horror Films | David Konow
Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture | Kendall R. Phillips
American Horrors: Essays on the Modern American Horror Film | Gregory Waller
The Exorcist (1973)
Directed by William Friedkin. Distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment

[@hollynightshade6196]

Excellent documentary. I watched all 4 parts. Great job 👍

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

That's really kind of you, thank you. Glad you enjoyed!

[@Lu.J16]

Agreed! 100%!

[@RebecaLawrence-w6e]

Good work on the documentary. I can't get over the director. The things he did. For his movie. I liked it. I wished todays movies were more new. To many reboots and remakes.

[@larsliljeblad800]

Wonderful documentary! good research, beautifully done. Congrats! Watched all 4 parts.... The Exorcist truly is the greatest film every made!

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thats super super kind of you, thank you. Means the world!

[@soniavangar1628]

I agree in every aspect

[@RioFalconBmsBrasil]

You're very talented, man! Watched all 4 parts! Great insights! Incredible job! Thank you!!

[@joncampos5551]

In 1975, our religion teacher asked our class (12 and 13 year olds) how many had seen the movie. Almost half of us raised our hands and he almost fainted.

[@ymir162]

Definitely worth a watch. Thanks for this!

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

[@adzoss]

This was a great doc, you should make more on horror. Nice job James!

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

That's super kind of you, thanks! Yes I definitely would love to when I have a decent amount of time available. Very much open to suggestions!

[@adzoss]

@@JamesHendersonVideo you should definitely cover the classics and their impact - Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Alien etc. I enjoy watching Ryan Hollinger’s videos and more recently JoBlo Horror Videos, you should check em out 🙂

[@windk100]

Excellent job on the 4 parts of this documentary! Is the music at 4:33 from The Exorcist? It reminds of music from the TV series The Incredible Hulk. The transformation of David Banner to the Hulk was frightening in it's own way, especially for me at the time. I would have been 3 when The Exorcist came out. I didn't see it until the 1990's. I think that my mom might have seen it on TV in the 1980s. I'm reading the book for the first time (40th Anniversary Edition).

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thankyou, that's very kind of you to say! That particular track is 'Bucket of Blood' from the Carrie soundtrack, by Pino Donaggio. I love hearing how different people discovered the film. It's reputation definitely preceeds it!

[@JP5466]

This was very, very, very good!

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thankyou, that means a lot!

[@johnboy32064]

Excellent video.

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thanks John!

[@kenwilliams5513]

Nicely done. May I ask what the music is at the end?

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thankyou so much! The music at the end is the Tubular Bells remix by Keyboards Affair.

[@markvinci4369]

Aww that sweet women that played Karass mother died that year I didn’t know that I knew about jack mcgowran

[@aliensoup2420]

Many movies have their sets catch fire and burn down - the 007 stage burned down during Ridley Scott's "Legend", the hotel set for "The Shining" burned down. A movie set is a disaster waiting to happen with paint, chemicals, electrical wiring and hot lights, and poor ventilation.

[@onthebeachinsitges]

I have a pet theory that the dog fight at the end of the Iraq sequence are the demon shaking its fist at Merin and reminding him that possession is violence and that Merin is one of the intended victims

[@montanat5274]

I still can’t fathom that people believe in a magic man in the sky and a scary bogeyman in the ground. Some people just still cling onto childish fairytales I guess.

[@ccl7983]

My interpretation of the movie is that it’s more about faith in Jesus because father Damien karras is really the main character more than a supportive role . This movie was trying to unmask Satan to reveal the bastard that he is and succeeded. Jesus Christ is the lord . God bless you man

[@01sweetdelight94]

any reason why you are using the music from Carrie as opposed to Tubular Bells? The Exorcist Is The Greatest Horror Movie Ever!

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Just happened to be another great piece of horror film music that seemed to fit well for that segment! Plus, I used tubular bells at multiple points throughout the four videos and I didn't want to overdo it 😂

[@01sweetdelight94]

@@JamesHendersonVideo Please Do, Overdo it I mean, I can never get tired of it, LOL Did you hear there's a reboot of The Exorcist that should be coming out this year?

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

@@01sweetdelight94 Amazing piece of music right? All 50 minutes of it! I have heard yes. Keeping my eye pinned for more news

[@01sweetdelight94]

@@JamesHendersonVideo I'm looking forward to any updates about it.

[@stevemoore9509]

Funny I notice that also. I remember they played that music at the prom when Carrie had flowers in her hand on stage.

[@dillongstaff5625]

Yet another fab documentary...shows that even ""Exorcist 2 The Heretic" couldn't spoil it.One of the worse film serquels I've ever seen...glad the documentaRY DIDN'T TOUCH ON IT.

[@JamesHendersonVideo]

Thankyou that's very kind! Haha, the Exorcist 2 deserves a whole documentary of its own. It's fascinatingly awful.

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

Old people die... it is what happens when you get old! But to declare the deaths as a part of some 'cursed' film production ...is simply production studio publicity propaganda!

[@patty-cf7jj]

I agree...so ridiculous. Ellen Burstyn is still alive in her 90s, so why is that? Max Von Sydow loved to about 90 also. Why did they escape this curse?

[@momotyson6428]

Why didn't they let Jesus win in this movie ?!