THE EXORCIST - Trailer - (1973) - HQ

Trailer for William Friedkin's film starring Ellen Burstyn,Jason Miller,Max von Sydow,Lee J. Cobb,Linda Blair,Kitty Winn,Jack MacGowran,Reverend William O'Malley,Barton Heyman,Peter Masterson,Rudolf Schündler,Gina Petrushka,Robert Symonds,Arthur Storch,Reverend Thomas Bermingham,Vasiliki Maliaros,Titos Vandis,Wallace Rooney,Ron Faber,Mercedes McCambridge,

[@49ersFan415]

This is how a trailer is done. It's tells you a very short summary of what the film is, but doesn't reveal anything of real relevance to the actual movie. From this trailer, audiences in the 70s could see that it's a horror film about demon possession. They could have no idea what they were really in for when they went to see it. This is how all movie trailers should be. Now a days, trailers from all genres give the entire movie away.

[@jesseredwards]

Or mislead the audience about the plot.

[@Phantom096]

Very true

[@richardostling2196]

stfu nugga

[@sadej.2697]

True

[@mubiusford8693]

Mad max fury road had an awesome trailer Tough

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

This girl needs a Snickers. She is not herself when she’s hungry

[@rioboy13]

LOL!!!!!

[@SssSss-us4lc]

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[@prateekbhore2264]

😂😂😂 wtf

[@sharkisland5931]

I think she wanted the D more

[@amberverleysen5739]

Sounds abit to familiar

[@Thuggin2222]

I'm old enough to remember when this movie was released in 1973. It hit the world with an effect that no other movie has before or since.The film affected many audiences so strongly that at many theaters, paramedics were called to treat people who fainted and others who went into hysterics. Without a doubt, this is the greatest horror movie of all time.

[@gonstotwriter]

I’ve been told that those freak-out reports were vastly exaggerated.

[@sexobscura]

@@gonstotwriter excactly - much as with the 'War Of The Worlds' radio play

[@hannya66]

@@gonstotwriter well I witnessed behaviour I've not seen before nor since myself the afternoon I saw it at the cinema in 74, a few left early and I witnessed a " fainter " . Actual freak outs , no , but there may have been a few . EVERYBODY had eyes like shelled boiled eggs .

[@ThriveWithLouise]

thats because they wernt as advanced as theyre now, my friend watched it in 2003 she said its not even scary...

[@hannya66]

@@ThriveWithLouise , well your friend's an idiot , of course a film 40 years old in 2003 isn't gonna scare , everybody knows everything about it .

[@gustavotbf]

I believe Ellen Burstyn deserved the oscar for this movie! Her fear, crying was so real, that made the movie even scarier

[@parma71]

+I agree, She was amazing in this film, strong yet vulnerable and nothing formula as it would be now

[@gustavotbf]

1983jblack It's crazy how this man got obsessed with the realism for this movie. Mercedes McCambridge, the woman who provided the voice of possessed Regan had to swallow raw eggs and smoke packs of cigarettes to make that voice.

[@lerougelerouge716]

She's an incredible actress. She was a class act in requime for a dream. Probably the best acting I've ever seen. She didn't win the Oscar though it was well deserved

[@ssscyborg1987]

Fun fact-Ellen Burstyn injured her back while filming this movie!

[@geaj]

@@ssscyborg1987 So did Linda Blair

[@ZemeckisTEN]

R.I.P. William Friedkin, the director of The Exorcist. He passed away about a couple of weeks ago. He directed a masterpiece. Rest easy, sir.

[@rupertcornholio209]

I love this movie because it doesn't rely so heavily on jumpscares, like most modern shitty horror movies do. This movie actually creeps me out.

[@lunoli]

True!

[@RosePetal17]

Also the storyline and the acting are perfecto!!

[@LSPig]

What makes horror movies terrifying isn't some loud messed up face popping up, but great creepy atmosphere.

[@ZanKronKa]

Rupert Cornholio exactly

[@edwintovar135]

one the things i think is the most scary is that many scenes are in day light and that make the movie more scary

[@DerekTheDominator]

The trailer was even ahead of it's time

[@DAVEDKIIINGMUSIC]

Way ahead!

[@sugaryheaven4089]

Same goes for Alien (1979)!

[@DAVEDKIIINGMUSIC]

@@sugaryheaven4089 i'd say so

[@HackersZone101]

yes, it hooks you perfectly

[@pjoseph777]

With legendary voice actor Percy Rodriguez doing the trailers narration.

[@harrisonmetcalf3184]

Doesn’t matter if people today don’t find it scary compared to new horrors now. This is one of the most well made and effective horror films ever and stands the test of time.

[@GisherJohn24]

Also Demonic Possession is very real. Making it even more frightening to the viewer.

[@edstar83]

Nothing is scarier than the exorcist.

[@edstar83]

@@GisherJohn24 Yeah I don't know what it is.I'm Gen X. I grew up watching horror movies. werewolves, zombies, vampires, Friday the 13th franchise, Halloween franchise, Hell Raiser, Freddy Krueger, Jaws ect I just see them entertainment but nothing freaks me out more than demonic possession movies for some reason. As a grown man you couldn't pay me enough not even a million dollars to watch the exorcist alone in the dark at night.

[@guntertorfs6486]

@@edstar83 It"s the combination of the very realistic portrayal of normal life in the first part of the movie that contrasts with the slowly creeping in of the horror later on that makes it so powerful.

[@kholula]

I have watched it, and laughed :)

[@Norrin20]

What made this film especially scary, in my opinion, is that the director, writer, and actors made the unbelievable, believable. It revealed to the world a whole new universe, one that is primordial, dark, and hostile, of which little is known about. The trailer gives us a glimpse by stating, "somewhere between science and superstition, there is another world. A world of darkness". Just remember this film was the first of its kind, and therefore people were not used to watching such dark, in-your-face movies about the Evil One. It's one of those movies that captured the minds of people (on a global scale) just at the right time. That is why this film is a masterpiece.

[@CanucksGameVlogger]

Today's horror films can learn and look up to the exorcist. Nothing beats this movie.Sadly most of horror movies now aren't as great as it was back in 70s 80s 90s.

[@justletmeuseit]

iPermanently This movie worked because it played harshly upon the beliefs of Christians in a time where things were a bit more innocent. It was well produced, graphic and over the top(masturbation with a crucifix comes to mind) when no one had seen such things before outside of grindhouse and snuff films. Now there's probably fewer Christians to tweak the nerves of a primal fear in and most of us have seen far worse things on screen as well.

[@CanucksGameVlogger]

horror movies today are full of jumpscares and cheesy dialogue

[@popetzm1]

iPermanently yes the ol skool horror movies are the best 30's 40's 50's 60's 7os 80's 90's very little of today

[@michaelarmstrong734]

True

[@nixienewey3784]

The 70s,80s, and 90s. Had the best horror movies.

[@partizanbeograd1649]

reason why my 21 years old brother and i still share a room he has nightmares from that girl. damn idiot watched it alone at age of 12

[@allison8944]

lol.

[@pazuzuhowdy395]

i was 10 back then😊

[@karimmattar411]

im 11..................................... and i still laugh...................

[@pazuzuhowdy395]

You are an idiot Karim.

[@karimmattar411]

Pazuzu Howdy Fuck you then

[@carlosoliveirajr7209]

It still being the BEST HORROR MOVIE of all times! A Classic!! ...it was 19 fuck**ing 73 with almost nothing about special effects and advanced softwares, only with the amazing TALENT of this awesome artists and director!!

[@jamestheking5386]

I was 14 when I watched this one of the best horror movie of all times, and I couldn't sleep that night because of the sounds I heard all night.

[@Silmapuoli]

Beyond imagination I was even younger, something around 7 or 8. A hidden VHS tape in our apartment. My mom hid it well so I could never watch it. And I watched a lot of tapes, everything I could get my hands on. I found the Exorcist and have always been curious. I didn't get to finish it as my mom came home from work and ran to shut the TV off. Then she hid it even better (or destroyed it?) and I never found the tape again. Then at 12, as DVD's were getting popular my brother rented the uncut DVD version of the Exorcist. I finally got to see the whole movie. It was the most frightening thing I've ever seen, and it still holds up as one of the scariest and most brilliant horror films of all time.

[@babybluespittinfacs610]

+Beyond imagination im 14 and i watch this movie yesterday alone in night and this is so funny i dont know xD

[@troyandrew6154]

I didn't c it all the way through until just a few nights ago. I do remember when it was released in 2000 I think

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

What sounds

[@cursedspider]

i’m 14 now and i want to watch it

[@Lalaxbo]

The Exorcist is still the scariest movie ever ! I got nightmares after i saw it . It's amazing how they did with the makeup and practical effects to create the demon that possesses Regan . Horror movies today should learn from The Exorcist .

[@kawaii4445]

August Underground

[@Kthomasritchie]

Very few movies I would rate 10/10, but this is one of them. A wonderful film, expertly scripted, brilliantly executed, and still to this day, stands the test of time.

[@guilleno77]

11 out of 10

[@martinhelios5316]

Really? It looks sh*ty

[@bsladakovic2939]

Blair Witch Book of Shadows 15/10

[@puplover7991]

Now THAT'S a trailer folks.

[@a916LEX]

True to that.

[@jelenav3336]

Well honestly the trailer is epic and creepy then the film it self but then again I like the film even though it is creepy! 👍👍👍👍🙉🙉🙈🙈

[@nitinbhakta4787]

RIP William Friedkin, the legendary director of The Exorcist, single-handedly the most iconic and terrifying film ever made.

[@kathconserv]

Well said.

[@Lasirenagirl]

I don't care what anyone says this is the sacriest movie of all time

[@rogerwingfield8553]

Ashley Lynn Wilson you're so hot.

[@isfabulous4624]

+Roger Wingfield lmfao

[@fristajlo123456789]

+Damian Manson Worse, when there's not she in the avatar or her boyfriend is reading this one, what you said right now.. XD

[@fristajlo123456789]

+Roger Wingfield If there's really her photo, I agree with ya' in 100%.. : D

[@isfabulous4624]

JAMES STW grammer...

[@johnmcclainiii6171]

I saw it in 73 when it came out. This remains the gold standard for horror / suspense. Everything about this movie is a masterpiece .

[@nescafe5308]

Was the theatres packed when it first came out? Cause from what heard there was long lines of people standing outside to get in to see it

[@mxmxpr]

Did you actually see it in '73? It only played for the last 6 days of 1973 in just New York and LA at exclusive theaters. It was more of a 1974 phenomenon.

[@campagnollo]

Dang, even after all these years, being as old as this movie is, that trailer narrator still gives me the chills!!!

[@bpiotrowski1981]

This film is a classic, it always will be. The best of it's time. Everyone now in this day and age are so used to possession movies it doesn't faze them to see this as a spine chilling masterpiece, which it is. Possession movies come out to theater it seems every week. But back when this movie came out it was a true scare. People fainted in the theater watching this movie. You can watch here on KZbin people waiting in line and their reactions to the movie during and afterwards, I just think now we all have the "we've seen one we've seen them all" syndrome. It does take a good movie to scare me these days because possession movies have become so over sauced. But this one will always give me chills. Just my opinion. Epic film!

[@KeithPeacock74]

Aritzia Couldn't agree more..

[@southparkboyproductions6040]

My sister actually was laughing during the movie

[@ToThePointCT]

@@southparkboyproductions6040 that's because she is very very stupid

[@ToThePointCT]

I've seen countless possession movies and none of them have got the balls to do what the Exorcist did

[@JosePerez-ok8ez]

@@ToThePointCT or possessed

[@1dingster1]

The best horror film ever made! Billy Friedkin's crisp, smart directing keeps this film on top as the creepiest ever. A timeless classic. The sequel "Exorcist III" with George C. Scott is surprisingly good and very creepy as well.

[@bsladakovic2939]

Blair Witch Book of Shadows is the best horror ever made.

[@delrey874]

I saw this movie for the first time today and Damn, what a masterpiece. This movie is not just scary or not scary, it is a very well made cinema. The plot, the story, the acting, the music, the tone, everything is well done.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

If people don’t find horror in a parent watching their child suffer, then they are messed up.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

The last 28 minutes of this film is like to cross the door into a realm beyond rationality and between real world and Hell. It shakes you deep inside your soul

[@almasakic1148]

yeah that's why people were fainting back then...

[@ccl7983]

And I like to think Merrin coming to the door represents a heaven angel coming .

[@gottiesttyrant5528]

Who the fuck would seriously say the last 28 minutes instead of the last half hour or even the last 30 minutes 😂😂

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

@@gottiesttyrant5528 because Merrin and Karras come inside Regan's room at the last 28 minutes

[@leeeatmon5176]

i have watched this movie for over 35 yrs, and still, ellen Burstyn stands out as one of the best actresses of her era, especially in horror film, she deserves more than one oscar, and when i saw her in a requiem for a dream, she double whammied me in haunting my mind ....yep, this woman is a genius, thanks ''''ellen, you are are an incredible actress....

[@CriminalBoy2012]

They should do trailers like this again , I came here after “ believers” trailer

[@ccl7983]

I’ve never felt scared but heroic and got the chills like this movie . Jason Miller and max von Sydow as the heroic priest of faith is phenomenal. This still holds up as one of the all time great movies

[@Smartacus98]

Good old 1970's horror, so much more chilling and intense than most modern horror.

[@Carnificinerius]

40 years later and still nothing can touch this masterpiece.

[@Mayrik92]

because you only watch trash movies like this

[@ginge5028]

@@Mayrik92u replied 11 years late lmao

[@Mayrik92]

@@ginge5028 siuuuu

[@adrianfernandez5262]

@@Mayrik92hahaha eat trash kid

[@kendallrivers1119]

​@@Mayrik92Bye troll. Go get a life now.

[@darksideoftheluis]

Just watched this movie and I got to say it's an amazing movie. I would watch it hundred times and never get bored. Love it.

[@villaparis2]

What I like most about The Exorcist is the music and soundtrack

[@Maxarobeli]

Scariest movie ever

[@LostMyMojo100]

@@dredre_lj2003 ... No.... Truth....

[@lowreslireas]

No. Just no.

[@jelenav3336]

True! When I seen first time I had a dream of a girl doing spider walk!

[@whitestoner0420]

You are right

[@eliadams5056]

Hereditary

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Updated movie poster tagline: 'The Exorcist....The only thing more scary than 2020'.

[@kathconserv]

Amen.

[@gaillewis5472]

I saw this in my mid 20's and it was chilling. One of the best films I've ever seen. The psychological aspects were more frightening than the gore, special effects, and religious aspect. Satan played an amazing mind game. It taught me a great deal about the nature of narcissists and sociopaths.

[@a916LEX]

Only people with actual brains can enjoy this film for what is is.

[@samone4427]

So you didnt like it?

[@sebastianfitzptraick7395]

I think people who write off The Exorcist as a silly horror film weren't paying attention.

[@williamemil4811]

Nobody knows what a good movie is today. They just thinks that it’s good if there is shoting and killing!

[@scarlettohara6982]

@@williamemil4811 exactly, and most horror films nowadays rely almost completely on jumpscares to provide any fear. The classics are the real quality films.

[@wickedhouston5538]

@@scarlettohara6982 the exorcist has plenty of jump scares

[@stotch7337]

BEST. HORROR. MOVIE. EVER. MADE

[@formless3791]

my ass

[@brittanyhannah8258]

@@formless3791 Nope. Mine

[@ssscyborg1987]

No matter how old this movie is, and compared to all other horror movies ,this movie gives me the chills!

[@MunchMooreCh]

I see a lot of people saying that they don't find this film scary, and I can understand that because of how different times are from then and now. But saying it's a bad movie because of this? That's ridiculous! This is a brilliant film, definitely one of the most made of the genre along with The Shining. Absolutely deserving of it's Best Picture Nomination.

[@swankhood]

Just like Deliverance. Its been copied, and mimicked over and over, if you see this Noe for the first time, it may not have the same effect.

[@tommyjordan1988]

When I was a kid my Mum had a stack of videos by the T.V. and from a young age I always remembered one particular VHS tape that stood out. My Mum had used one of those flat plastic, neat-handwriting-stencil things to carefully spell out the legend: "THE EXORCIST" on the white strip of paper on it. It was written in purple ink. She had recorded it off of the T.V. My brothers and I remember asking my Mum for years what "The Exorcist" was, that was stacked between RoboCop and The Terminator, and whether we could watch it, and always questioned "why?", when she answered in the negative. It was an "Adults film, scary." She always told us. Naturally heightening our curiosity. We grew up in an Irish Catholic family in England, where old wives' tales, suspicions and ghost stories abounded. At a family sleepover at our house, my brothers, cousins and I sneaked the VHS up to our bedroom where we had all gathered for the secret viewing, lights off, at night. We each had heard some small parts of information regarding this taboo film and through sneaky thievery I had the tape proudly in hand, like forbidden fruit, ready for the 7 of us to watch. The age range of the family gathering was from age 5 upto 11. I was 8. I remember watching the purple ink inscription disappear behind the flap as the tape clicked and slotted into place. Then the screen lit up and the movie started. There was a feeling of tense excitement. Thrilling. Braggadocio. Giggles. False bravery. I sat on my top bunk next to my cousins. My heart started migrating northward towards my mouth as I became more and more paralyzed by fear, which then turned into pure, un-distilllled terror during the worst of scenes. The momentary flash of that death face particularly horrified me. We were all terrified through the entire movie. I couldn't sleep properly for a week after. This happened in the mid '90s and to this day, even when I think about that film and I see the purple ink written on the tape, it sends a shiver down my spine. It shook me to the core, to the point where I am, more or less, now unable to watch horror movies. Even the music in this film puts me on edge. I have managed to watch this film with my Mum, just once, and I told her about when we sneaked it as kids. I told her she was totally right all those years ago. I should've left the tape well alone and not touched it - listened to my Mum the same way I listened regarding the creepy Ouija board in Grandad's airing cupboard. I'm glad that stayed put. The book was incredible, too. Scared me as much as the movie. Incredible film, truly the greatest horror movie ever.

[@joemcnamara6230]

It took me years of watching this movie on tv , before I could finally finish it. It turned out to be one of my favorites.

[@elijahgibran7569]

Hard to believe that this film was made in 73 and is so terrifying. A true testament to the brilliance of William Friedkin and his ability to convey horror to an audience. Sometimes, those flashing demon faces still f&$k with me at night.

[@martinfoulkes7337]

The wild dogs fighting when father Merrin is in Iraq sets the tone for the hole film such great cinematography and atmosphere

[@33siae]

Nothing will ever top this Legendary movie

[@obi-wankenobi7782]

Star wars

[@JoelCraike]

My favourite movie of all time

[@richardrodriguez3004]

The greatest horror movie ever made.

[@fearshopcom]

Still my favorite movie of all time and a perfect film. This film affected me in bad ways as a kid and providing true terror. The trailer is so well done as well. You do not see every key moment, but you see enough to get you to want to watch the movie.

[@Gaius8666a]

The best movie ever made. Sheer perfection.

[@gregyear201]

Rest in peace William Friedkin. Your masterpiece will endure for another 50 years and beyond.

[@chloethbeast444]

I watched a burrito ad beforethis video... The worst part of how cheerful the ad was I was not ready for this at all 😭

[@ratso69ful]

This trailer is still effen creepy after 40 years!!

[@puplover7991]

I was just gonna write that. Good God! That announcer had the best, creepiest voice, too.

[@jelenav3336]

And the music too honestly!

[@drummerboyarnold3174]

wowww

[@backroomgentleman]

Such a great movie, and the book is even better. A masterpiece of fear, faith, and redemption.

[@TheAerovons]

I was a film student in college when it came out. I saw everything. But close friends who saw it said "I wouldn't advise seeing it, it's just really unsettling, etc". So it came out in Dec 1973 and I waited until sometime in January, trying to decide whether to go (I know, sounds silly, but people were really freaked out). Rainy day. Coming home from a doctors appointment. Drove by a theater...big sign "THE EXORCIST." Next showing in about 20 minutes. I pulled over, got out and said 'Heck with it, I'm going." Went in sat down, music in the theater was playing the old song "What kind of fool am I?" LOL. Lights went down. I had seen enough Warner Brothers films to know that they start in silence with a big "WB" logo coming from mid screen right at you and zooming toward you. This did too, but for once, while the letters came toward you, an eerie sound came at the same time until the logo settled. I felt like ..."Whoah....that's different." (this sound, called "Crystal Glass" on the soundtrack, is apparently not on any copies of the film I can find today). The opening sequence in Iraq was mesmerizing, very little dialog, all mood. Then it transitioned to Georgetown, and I saw Ellen Burstyn for the first time. "Oh, Karl, we've got rats in the attic" she says. He answers "No, it's clean..." She says "OK, then we've got clean rats." I was hooked already. By the film's end I was so stunned I just sat there until all the credits were over, trying to take in what I had just seen. Jason Miller....who is this guy? Brilliant. Even the real priests in the film were excellent. I left the theater, and called my cousin (literally pulled over to a pay phone I was so excited)... my movie buddy. "Guess what I just saw?"....."What?" she said...."The Exorcist" I answered. "Oh man.....AND? " I said " "And, I think it may be one of the greatest films I've ever seen." She and I went back to see it and probably saw it at the movies about 20 times , we were so addicted to the film. To this day we text and trade lines back and forth from the film and joke about it. I am so glad to have grown up in a time when I could see films like Chinatown, Godfather, Jaws, etc, at the theater. But this one was special. Forget about whether it's the scariest film of all time. It is simply one of the greatest films of all time. Thanks for reading.

[@ngukhangwei1921]

Who's watching this in 2016?

[@WorldOnWeb84]

me with lights on...not alone at home...cannot imagine,

[@lolyolo856]

me

[@amanshinde4849]

+Emily Mcloughlin. Me too

[@amaniamani475]

of course me

[@jesseredwards]

Me!

[@asturiasceltic3183]

Jason Miller is a perfect example of a person that you look at their eyes and you can tell they are VERY VERY VERY intelligent.

[@PrinceOfCicero]

I never thought it would happen, but this movie has proven to have a kind of half-life in terms of shock value. These days, people are either really disturbed by it, or almost completely indifferent to it. One way or the other, 40 years ago it gave the world a collective nervous breakdown...and I think it's the best movie ever made--horror or otherwise.

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

"The exorcist" (1973) is one of the five best horror movies of all time! Epic unbelievable masterpiece!

[@daniellatteo_thefilmmaker]

The one hope. The only hope. The Exorcist. MONUMENTAL!!!!! This was when a movie could really upset you.

[@brettjacquard219]

My favorite horror movie of all time! RIP Max Von Sydow & Jason Miller

[@JoelCraike]

My favourite movie of all time

[@dejaalston8672]

The Exorcist is one of the scariest and greatest horror movies of all time. The story, performance's, music, images, astomphere, tension, and cinematography was so suspenseful, frightening, haunting, mysterious, thrilling, intense, eerie, creepy, and spooky 😰😱 which works perfectly for the movie. It was such a nail-biting and intense thrill ride as it will keep you on the edge of your seat. 😰😱 It really identifies and analyzes the boundaries between good and evil. Linda Blair did a phenomenal and spectacular job portraying Regan MacNeil as he put tons of emotion and depth into her role. It was decent. This movie will absolutely and positivity give you nightmares I guarantee it.😰😱

[@jaygarcia8508]

There's something about the horror aspect of this film that absolutely gets under your skin. It's extremely atmospheric & nightmare inducing. It doesn't rely on jump scares. There's something very much horrific & unsettling about it. Upon your first viewing of it, you get the feeling that you shouldn't be watching it. It's absolutely a great horror/dramma. The acting & directing are both incredible. Today's horror movies still aspire to come close to this. It's relentless in it's attempt to truly haunt you. The film itself is a timeless masterpiece & film making at it's absolute best.

[@dustinriddle7449]

I love this movie! I could watch it over and over again!

[@geoffreydukes8560]

I used to say this movie isn't scary at all; but after I actually sat and watched it by myself my mind has changed on my original point of view of the film. This movie is scary as hell and the dialogue is scary on its own. This is a true horror film...

[@johnhunt5181]

It will always be in my mind the greatest horror film ever made... and yes Ellen Burstyn should have at least had an oscar nomination... shes brilliant but so is Linda Blair....

[@thescreenslaver8520]

My grandfather went to see this movie after doing his time in the army after Vietnam. Even after seeing the terrors of war he was still terrified of this. And being the Christian Vietnam veteran he is to this day still can’t find himself to see this movie again.

[@timtrickz92]

When I was a kid I was flipping through TV with my brother when we stumbled upon this movie. My brother quickly changed the channel and told me that it was the scariest movie ever. In my mind I thought to myself.. “what’s so scary about exercise?”. lol.. anyways later that night I went to bed and I wanted to watch tv in my room. I slept on the top bunk of a bunk bed with my younger brother who was passed out. I went to the channel and immediately saw Linda Blair’s head spinning. I freaked out and dropped the remote off the bed and laid with my head under the blankets shaking until I finally fell asleep. Years later in middle school me and a friend decided to watch it. We laughed our way through, but we’re also equally disturbed lol. I think we laughed to keep ourselves away from crying. Haha. I haven’t seen it ever since.

[@BLUEOHIO]

The Exorcist was the most banned movie in the world and some States was going give it a X rating and I love horror movies today's movies love them but this movie still scares the crap out of me!!!

[@ToxicDarkLord]

Whats an X rating

[@loveduckling5625]

Ratings- for example, rated G, PG, PG-13, and R movies. The older ratings were G, GP, R and X. An X rating was the most extreme.

[@WeeLin]

Ratings were different in the UK in 1973 - U (Universal), A (Advisory - not recommended for young children) AA (ages 14+) and X (ages 18+). The current system didn't come into use until the 1980s. The old 'X' certificate would be the equivalent of the modern day '18'.

[@eveninglyric687]

What really scares the crap out of me is your lack of proper grammar.

[@jasonmerrin4505]

The brilliance of terror defined.

[@jelenav3336]

Honsetly you are right its creepy even the music when you watch the trailer also if watching first time but again i myself watched how times till creeped by it!

[@johnstapleton3939]

Initially saw this movie when it came out at a midtown Manhattan movie theater. The lines ran down the block the movie was playing at and then around a corner and down an entire street. You couldn't get a ticket unless you were four or five hours ahead of the showtime you were interested in. Just watching people's faces as they were leaving the theater told you everything you needed to know. You could cut the tension inside the theater with a knife. The Exorcist was the talk of the town for weeks, if not months after it was released. It was the gold standard and crème de la crème of horror movies.

[@Jardinier2023]

My favorite movie of all time. They couldn't make a movie like this now with all there CGI effects and cheap shock tricks..this was groundbreaking.Thanks to the brilliant acting which made it seem real, the brilliant script, directing, cinematography and that voice of the devil by mercedes and the haunting tubular bells music score it is a classic movie, you cannnot duplicate something like that. It should of won far more awards than just a couple, a movie ahead of its time. My favorite scene of all time is when Regan kills Merrin and she is curled up against the bedpost giggling!! Friedken didn't hold the shot long enough though...this trailer really pulls you in. I wasn't scared in 73 when I saw it just completely mesmerized by it

[@keithbenson2627]

I remember the first time I saw the movie trailer... it scared the shit out of me ! I was only ten years old at the time so I ran into another room where there was people . As scared as I was, I knew I wanted to see this movie !

[@Vf46]

Still the scariest film of all time. It’s the only horror film that I cannot watch entirely through. Never will any other film have such an impact on its viewers the way The Exorcist has done all these years.

[@notsureiL]

The only movie that actually scared the daylight out of me. I barely finished it one time and will never rewatch it

[@Vf46]

Paul Lannister I have seen it all the way through once. With Halloween coming up, I’m dying to see it again, but I’m still too afraid. It’s the only horror movie that I can’t sit through

[@rodolforudygarcia3513]

I enjoy watching orginal trailers of classic movies. That voice is amazing.

[@yeetboiwhatyesplease2095]

The fact that this is based on something that actually happened in real life automatically makes this 20x scarier.

[@randywatson8347]

Boy, watching this trailer I can imagine the people haven't got any clue what they're in for hehe. 1973.. and still holding up this day

[@johnhunt5181]

Probably the greatest horror film ever made, its frightening and weird but also heartbreaking. It fucks you over on every emotion possible... its fucking brilliant

[@granthazell4957]

One of the top 3 films ever made. Period.

[@2up3rm4n1]

I was seven years old, and this is the advert on tv I recall for The Exorcist. I remembered her running upstairs, all the stuff flying at the window (even tho the two moments aren't shown together, nor were they together in the movie) the i.v. bottle breaking, and her opening the door to the black hat silhouette outside and his standing in the street. I thought he was the evil being in the movie. I may recall the candle lighting up, I'm not sure. I was seven. You think I wanted to see this thing? No way. It was years later I saw it on tv. Just always remembered this advert.

[@Raelspark]

R.I.P. William Peter Blatty

[@gutz1981]

I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times, and it keeps getting funnier, every single time I see it...

[@joel8583]

Beetlejuice

[@isabellachloee]

gutz1981 lol

[@crazyfish8747]

The people that laugh at this movie are just hiding how terrified they actually are.

[@moviescenes7897]

Crazy fish it's actually not scary at all! And we can have opinions so stop wrecking them...

[@crazyfish8747]

The Exorcist is raw and scary. Stripping away the innocence of a pure, little girl.

[@johnhunt5181]

I think i may have said this on a previous comment but I will say it again... The Exorcist is the greatest horror film ever made... its brilliant in its whole horrible sad story. Its frightening, its heartbreaking and its just put together in a belting way by Friedkin. Way way ahead of its time. This film influenced and spawned many others after it and still does today. I always say hats off to a film that can do that 🤲🤲👍🎩🎩🎩

[@kaismessiahbaby755]

wasnt ahead of its time. it was a reflection of its time. thats why most younger generations that watch it dont find it scary, its because what scared people then is very different from what scares people now.

[@johnhunt5181]

@@kaismessiahbaby755 it was well ahead of its time rkid... upto that point people had really only been frightened by hammer horror and shit like that. The only other film that was as frightening before it was The living Dead

[@scream4depp]

My mom worked as a cinema projectionist and showed this movie back then. She said it was one of the scariest experiences - especially being all alone up there.

[@blackscreenstatus2981]

Hai where can I watch this

[@dansemacabre7233]

I've been a fan of horror and scary movies since a kid and im 26 now, by far this still the #1 scary and very intense movie of all time, the #2 for me is Evil Dead (2013 remake), The Conjuring 2 is a good one too.

[@thesportssite3235]

One of the greatest horror films of all time period.

[@tonyleblanc7302]

Percy Rodriguez had the best voice for film trailers. His tone never overpowered the trailer. It was subtle and let the terror of the movie sell itself.

[@Hervinbalfour]

Sadly, when he died this style of narration and movie trailers stopped. He trained no one to replace him. Plus technology became more advanced. I honestly miss this style of movie trailer.

[@tonyleblanc7302]

@@Hervinbalfour as do I.

[@negativecreep9596]

Absolutely brilliant my favourite movie and soundtrack

[@randikantor1527]

Incredible Movie ahead of its time it will give you nightmares

[@jelenav3336]

well maybe, but to me it did honestly.

[@yejiyirenyuqi9572]

one of the most powerful scenes in the movie for me was the scene where Regan's mother is with all the best doctors in the room and they don't know what to do anymore so they suggest exorcism, that is so powerful, perfect scene.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Man, I didn't even make it that far. I stopped right when her voice began to change.

[@puplover7991]

That's actually a great choice. It's a scene that's rarely ever discussed as it doesn't have much "flash" but it is extremely disturbing. It's shows how hopeless Ellen Burstyn really is and how serious the situation is.

[@yarply12]

I was 11 when some buddies of mine and I slipped out and walked to a drive in to watch the movie. The trail we took was dark coming back.

[@trollm1065]

I was nine when I watched this and it scared the shit out of me. Today I love this movie.

[@samsquanch1996]

Great movie, awesome cast, Max Von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair. Not scary nowadays, but I'm sure it was back then. A landmark, not only in the horror genre, but in American cinema in general!

[@billgreystone1618]

Yea .. I agree. I mean I guess it had it's "horror scares" here & there but it was just more disrespectful & made me feel super uncomfortable

[@pjangels609]

Great trailer...didn't give too much away. Other shocking 70s horror films: The Brood, Black Christmas, Texas Chainsaw Massacre

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

The Brood was so weird and unsettling and yet I had to finish it!

[@jelenav3336]

Well honsetly it give me creepy special the musix and stuff in the trailer!

[@jlero2568]

PJ Angels Jaws (1975) people were screaming and jumping out of their seats when it came out in summer 75

[@shijoejoseph2011]

The mother of all psychologically terrifying horror films! No other before and after will ever surpass this agonising force of a masterpiece!

[@user-nj5xl5rt8g]

One of the most scariest movies of all time right here and the best one

[@siegfried7020]

One of the scariest movies of all time ! This is the movie that made me love horror movies. I'll never forget the evening when i saw it for the first time, in the dark, on screen projector. I was really terrified. Even the movie finished, i was still shaking. An absolute masterpiece, far more terrifying than Scream, Hostel, Saw, Blair Witch Project or Paranormal Activity. Yes, i'm totally serious !

[@Michyramos29]

While watching this I tried to pause it and it wouldn't pause and I almost got a heart attack... It's was just that my screen was a wet 😂😂

[@shihanUKS]

+Michelle Marie ...thats hilarious!

[@rodolforudygarcia3513]

This great movie, Ellen Burstyn and Jason Miller deserved Oscar. It's amazing intensity and dramatic

[@zozoashley5370]

I wish I lived back in 73 to see this when it first came out

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Who came here after the crappy trailer for the FOX TV series?

[@drmher]

lol ikr.

[@Aquarious28Eve]

✋🙄

[@georgethehernandez]

I just did.

[@stonksrus]

best use of emois ive seen in a long time

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

I must apologize to the series. Believer made it look like a masterpiece

[@metriculous9852]

Everyone knows where they were and how they felt when they saw this film...

[@theinvisibleman2194]

The first time I caught a glimpse of this movie I was around 8 years old. My parents owned a small resort with weekend rental cabins and I walked over to see an older kid who used to come up with his Dad to go fishing all the time. They were watching it on a small black and white TV and all I remember is that the kid had to walk me back home across the yard immediately.

[@almasakic1148]

70s movies had something special about them....is it weird that the end of the trailer almost made me tear up a bit? "the one hope...the only hope...."