THE EXORCIST was a WILD RIDE! | COMMENTARY / REACTION

[@elliotcleaver9087]

The making of this movie is such an interesting one because it was such a troubled shoot. First of all Jamie Lee Curtis was originally pursued for the role of Reagan, the director was a notorious A hole on set and kept the temperature of the bedroom set freezing cold to get an authentic effect of the actors breaths during the exorcism scene. He shot guns out of nowhere to get genuine scares out of the actors, injured Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn’s backs and used their reactions as the takes you see in the movie. Linda Blair actually developed scoliosis later on in her life due to the injury she sustained.

[@mera6306]

in which scene did she break her back?

[@urlocal.antisocial]

@@mera6306 one of the scenes where the bed was shaking i forget which one but she broke her spine

[@dianam9028]

@@elliotcleaver9087 I didn't know that

[@momakesvids5704]

@@mera6306 the one where shes flipping back and forth right before her pupils disappear

[@Bruhhhh1991]

“Not so much on Ragen body…NOT so much on Ragen body! AYOOOO AYOOO!!” 😂😂😂 literally me

[@derekllewellyn6663]

She was looking like Linda Blair she was looking good documentary about biography history channel interview with oasr awesome picture awards TCM hollywood movies on Netflix with oasr in her own life story ture life movie all about her own life and she has been

[@AnaFox]

"I said the wrong prayer before I started" 🤣

[@DaringDasher]

"That was his boo things?" Oh Jay KNEW lol 😏🤣

[@jaymeetsworld1]

I PEEPED

[@friendlywafersedits3340]

FUN FACT: at 11:03 when you said " oh who is he?? He kinda😋" his name is Paul Bateson. He was a real nurse who later in life turn out to be a serial killer...

[@PuffTheMagicDragon86]

Well not serial, but he did kill a film industry journalist, Addison Verrill. Thought is was suspected he did more but I don't think it was proven?

[@CupidHeaven-k2q]

@@PuffTheMagicDragon86so he’s a suspected serial killer

[@salli3929]

Really? I did not know that!

[@tiffanykim2773]

@@friendlywafersedits3340 Oop 😳

[@daveyJ0nes]

It was actually the guy standing next him

[@allenpayne927]

I love that the priest in the end forgot that was the body of a little girl and started beating her like he was fighting a grown man in these streets 😅

[@mojorider8455]

well, Father Karras WAS a boxer 😁

[@joviersanchez3022]

Miss Jay! They literally refridgerated the room. That breath is real. Behind the scenes with every cut, the cast would put on a winter coat.

[@Queenwa]

@@joviersanchez3022 love you

[@twsarahh]

No bc, this demon put on a READING class 💀

[@Allonsy305]

I still remember seeing the footage audience reactions from walking out of the theater in the past when this came out. Honey they were NOT READY. We are now so used to the possessed girl trope, this film started it back then and it was during the satanic panic era, so no wonder people were fainting, crying, and screaming out of the theater.

[@johncatalano1404]

I saw it when it came out in 1973...people were stunned because there had NEVER been anything close to this in the past. Younger people don't understand this.

[@kaidt5861]

There's another cut that has some added scenes in it. The one that typically gets people is her spider crawling down the stairs and blood coming out of her mouth. You lived up to your fears and it wasn't too bad, was it? Glad you liked it :) & are down to try some new ones. I think I put some on the Full Length. Another fun react, lady.

[@jaymeetsworld1]

sadly I found out about the directors cut after I watched this one 😭😭

[@aarongilmore1254]

@@jaymeetsworld1 the changes aren’t THAT significant

[@emilykay2286]

Her going backwards down the stairs was one of the scenes that stuck with me when I watched at 10 😂

[@romeostruedude]

@@aarongilmore1254idk they even included a very perfect reason as to why this is happening. And they’re all scenes that were in the book too if I recall.

[@kaidt5861]

@@emilykay2286 that got so many of my friends, too. Between this and the 90s mini-series IT, so many of them hated exorcisms & clowns b/c of them, lol.

[@Harriettubmansgunsmoke]

“This would be a fun ride !” LMFAOO please be fr. This is a serious moment !! Thank you for finally watching this classic 😂😂

[@jaymeetsworld1]

lmaoo and I don’t even like rides 😂😂

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@final_queer]

Them priests should have tried tellin demon Regan "we are not ghetto!"

[@MadlosPictureHouse]

This coming out during my current fixation of "The Exorcist" reactions is what you call ✨perfect timing✨ 😍😍 Can't wait to watch this!!

[@hopet7090]

“We’ve gone to far” the way I knew it was probably THAT scene. I didn’t watch this movie until last year. And my mom always told me she left the movie theater at that scene. I still wasn’t prepared

[@KatFuzzOfficial]

This movies crazy You don’t wanna know the behind the scenes stories 💀

[@melodyvasquez4643]

“Look at challengers filming in the background” 😂 girl I just found your channel and have been binging your videos! You’re the best 🩷🩷

[@LivsWorld1253]

NAH THATS ME AS WELL IM BINGING HER VIDS RN AND JUST FOUND HER CHANNEL

[@melodyvasquez4643]

Love it!!! ❤️❤️ she’s amazing and you are too if you’re here!

[@myajanell2504]

the blanket and pillow him and her🤣love it

[@anjealousanaconda9692]

The statue is the demon Pazuzu, who was worshipped by older civilizations as a protector from other demons. He is the one possessing Regan and is why the statue appears in her room

[@erikaleighhh]

girl i hate to be the one to tell you this, but the man in the doctors office you said “ooh 😍 who is he” about….yeah he’s a real life serial killer 🤣🤣🤣 look that shit up. blew my mind 🤯

[@DianaWoods-n7r]

I was coming here to make sure somebody told her! 😂

[@gaia8236]

He what😃

[@carolyngardner1535]

I thought so too, but then i rewatched that bit and i think she was referencing the guy to the right of the screen on the other side of the bed

[@carolyngardner1535]

@@xklly.y The guy with the pornstache is the serial killer but I'm talking about the other one

[@lesleymendelsohn5317]

@@carolyngardner1535 the guy in white is the serial killer

[@ElCactus7567]

That figure he found in the beginning is the same figure in the state, which is of a Mesopotamian Demon named Pazuzu. Fun fact, he was used to ward off lesser demons in Mesopotamian culture and, more specifically, was a protector of pregnant woman and mothers. I'm sure there's more stuff about it that ties into the movie, and the themes of the film. I just recently learned that and it made me look that the film a bit different. There are some pretty good videos that go deeper into explaining the themes of the film.

[@DW.Strangeman]

Wondered if anyone would mention this. From a Demonology point of view(obviously not science) Lamasthu is the most likely to possess with Pazuzu calling for Merrin to help Reagan. In some religions effigies of Pazuzu are still worn by pregnant women, like a St. Christopher to ward off evil spirits. A life size version, like in the film would never be used as it would make them an idoloder bringing them to life. Apparently 😬

[@reggaegal231]

You calling the wafer and grape juice a "tease" 😭😭😭 crying cause you're so right. Breakfast done digested by that time lmao we HUNGRY 😩

[@momakesvids5704]

baptist mass is 4 hours??? or was she exaggerating

[@Šţëvę-6921]

And how they filmed the cold parts is they literally filmed those scenes in a giant fridge

[@jaymeetsworld1]

what???? thats insaneeeeeee

[@AryanaCastro-rd4rb]

I still remember when jay said “run just run!!” Is CRUEL😭😭😭

[@Dbo83-g5v]

The best way to watch this is alone at night with all the lights off, scary as heck.

[@momakesvids5704]

“is this the right movie” is so real for a first time watcher lol

[@Wolvie181]

If you noticed the film doesn't have a lot of background music. It mostly uses natural sounds and music when a scene needs it.

[@JamesASharp]

This movie is still the greatest horror film ever made. Great reaction! 👍🏿

[@gerardquinn6637]

I thought the exact same thing. Donna Mitchell. That Face Card IS everything. 100%.

[@BeautifulHereford-v9h]

The prayer at the beginning is so real😭😭 You are literally my #1 idol

[@zandraslife6192]

The Beyoncé prayer with Beyoncé’s reaction has me screaming 😂

[@anthonyridenour8851]

Sad fact the female child actress and adult were actually hurt during filming and they kept the real screams of pain from them..

[@ateeras_lens]

that’s terrible

[@momakesvids5704]

the director was an ass

[@ESJAY0198]

This movie came out in 1973. The first of its kind. The OG. First horror movie nominated for an academy award for best picture and was nominated for 10 academy awards. Should've won Best actress Ellen Burstyn, best supporting actress Linda Blair, best supporting actor Jason Miller, best director William Friedkin, best special effects, best make up, best editing, best sound and best movie. It won for Screenplay and Audio. But robbed of the others. It was Jason Millers and Linda Blairs first movie. And Friedkin won the Oscar for best director the year before with the French Connection. The book was a huge success and great. And there's no connection to Damien in the Omen. 👍🏾

[@azariacollins2422]

Not Azelia Banks catching stays 😅

[@GoldOcean-x5n]

Girl this the scariest movie in the world 😭 I watched this as a kid GIRL I was so scared to sleep I thought I saw regan in my room I wanted to go in my momma room grab her belt and strangle regan with it😂 I fight monsters😂

[@handsomestik]

Give Exorcist 3 a chance it is a really worthy sequel.

[@gabbyg.286]

Girl you bold for reacting to this lol. Thank you for your service haha

[@prettybxy77]

You gotta read up on the real exorcism case behind this movie. It was a teenage boy rather than girl, referred to as Roland Doe, who lived in Baltimore. The house is still standing and is very haunted.

[@ateeras_lens]

did he live?

[@prettybxy77]

@@ateeras_lens That I'm not sure about 😬

[@pinkblink0211]

i've always known about this movie but never watched it either i had no idea how incredible the cinematography is thank you for showing me this 😭 pls keep doing classic horrors

[@jaybrown4526]

The figurine the Merrin dug up in Iraq is symbolic of things to come, a sign that he recognizes that needs to be dealt with again.

[@jarmonaaa]

14:40 no cause I read the book before I watched the movie and I SWEAR father karras was a little…😳

[@momakesvids5704]

fun fact father merrin’s actor was only 44 when he played this role. they did a great job making him look old, a lot of people dont even realize. RIP Max von sydow

[@ohhsoserio]

The prayer before watching is real I literally did that at 10 secs in 🤣

[@TheHunkyDoryMan]

How they did the cold breath is that they lined the room with freezers into the negative temperatures.

[@davidlambert8879]

there was a short lived TV series of the exorcist it lasted 2 seasons and it picks up years later after Reagan is all grown with a family of her own. there are a few flashback scenes that show some of what she went through just as the demon was starting to draw her in, it was very well done and starred Gina Davis as Reagan and Sharon Gless as her mother

[@tetamale4280]

imagine seeing this alone at Halloween’s night with 6 years old, yes, it was a experience and then my mom beg me watched with her ‘cause she didn’t wanna see it alone 😂 she was tramatauzing from this movie since the edge that i’ve watched, what a weird thing…

[@momakesvids5704]

the poor women in these suffered so much. they actually did those medical tests on her, and that male nurse that u pointed out later became a real serial killer

[@glynnborders762]

There have been a thousand films like this since The Exorcist came out in 1973. That prepares you for it today. We had no preparation.

[@aarongilmore1254]

One of the best reactions to the exorcist EVER.!! Thank you Jay. You’re the best GIRL!!

[@andreamccraycray7764]

my parents saw it in theaters, it was rated X and people were throwing up in the theaters

[@salli3929]

no she didn't tell priest who had similar hair cut to the astronaut, the astronaut is who she was talking to when Regan said "Your gonna die up there" she was referring to space. And that was a wrap party for completing film they were making

[@sca88]

They used Anderson's Pea Soup as the puke.

[@jgflowers88]

When I tell you "Shake Shake Shake, Shake the Devil Off" took me out! WHY did you bring that Baptist memory out of my sinning mind's archive?! Glad you survived the OG horror gorlie. Pazuzu is the figure/statue Merrin saw at the beginning and when Regan and her friend played with the ouija board, they opened a spiritual door that invited the demon in. And the behind the scenes stories are wild. That "hot" male nurse was a real life serial killer (Paul Bateson).

[@jaymeetsworld1]

whaaaaat! there’s a mindhunter episode about him … i’m about to watch!

[@jgflowers88]

@@jaymeetsworld1 Haha yes! And when William Friedkin found out about this, he made a movie called "Cruising" that is loosely based on his murders. It's horrible and campy but worth a one time watch 😂

[@WillyNQ]

Fun fact the actors and actress were getting sick while being on set. Some of them died from mysterious injuries

[@thomastaylor1575]

For the millionth time to all reactors. Exorcist was before Rocky. The look alike is coincidence. Just like Merron was before Indiana Jones.

[@deeviousrat]

i feel like if this movie came out now people would absolutely hate it lol but it’s definitely a classic. i remember the first time i watched it very vaguely - lots of gasping and laughing in discomfort. that demon pulled no punches, physically and metaphorically 😂

[@Chuckbord]

Love your “please wake me up as Beyoncé” prayer! Haha

[@DeidreL9]

I love this film so much. It’s frightening but more than that, it’s so deeply human. And there’s a lot of silence in the film, which really sets a tone of realism. Max Von Sydow was young when they made this film, they made him look older. Such incredible performances. I love Ellen Burstyn, and Linda. I can’t help feeling for her, given how much this film has impacted her life. And now…l can’t stop thinking of the Scary Movie scene…🤣

[@ThanduyiseLushaba]

You've watched the conjuring movies girl this will be a walk in the park lol😂😂 " please don't kill me please don't kill me"* Keke Palmer voice

[@mimiM1970]

This movie used to terrify me😂 Also would you consider reacting to "love lies bleeding" it's soo good!

[@oswaldoalbuquerque]

I love this. Please you also need to watch The First Omen (2024) and Possession (1981).

[@slonmish]

I second Possession. However, before the First Omen one really should watch the original Omen.

[@peachdreams1111]

I absolutely love this movie 😭😭Surprisingly it didn't scare me but i can see how it disturbs some people😂Also I DEF recommend "Tales From The Darkside: The Movie" 😁It's one of the few movies that has a certain story that definitely disturbed me and made me sick😬

[@RZK1966]

I remember when this was in the theaters people were running out of the theater in fear.

[@mymelodiezz]

I was about to leave until I saw this video. I like I’m not leaving till I see this.😂

[@cherylsims5636]

I saw this in theatres when it came out and was about 12 years old too. There were protestors outside of the theatres protesting the movies language and graphic violence. You must understand there was nothing like this before. During performance one person got up screamed and ran out one guy vomited right in the isle by me. There were similiar incident all over the country The movie was banned in many towns across the country. The figure head dug up was what ""Evil against evil" and Father Merrick was taking nitro pills for his heart. There is a movie called the Dominion which is Father Merrins life before this one. its pretty scarry of itself Ouja board went out all over after this. We used to play with them all the time u just must tell spirts firmly GO when done playing we never had trouble.

[@Lostinhishead]

The edits kill me 😂❤ this was so good lolol

[@Christianplus10]

The Last Exorcism is my favorite found footage possession film

[@ztomas1]

I was waiting to see your reaction for this one 😂😂😂

[@violentlycreamy]

you: "oop. who is he..." me: GIRL NO THATS A SERIAL KILLER

[@Mccallfam-jm7bb]

HEY JAY! Hope you have a great day!❤❤ I love movies like this

[@joannesuzieburlison7128]

I read this at 12, i was 50 before i could watch it and im a horror fanatic.

[@joydivider42]

In 1973 people were fainting, in shock, walking out or trying to start a blasphemy/obscenity court case. Its interesting to compare the modern reactions.

[@tojorozombie]

Here’s a great example for my subscribing, 22:14, you’re one of the few who recognize the connection between Merrimack and Pazuzu!👍😎

[@tojorozombie]

Merrimack?? Merrin!!🤬

[@raineyj560]

Not u calling her Ra Ra 😂😂😂😂 cute nickname after all these years of me watching "The Exorcist"

[@TheCultofJosh]

YES!!!!!!! just made my Saturday 🎉 Thank you Jay ❤❤❤

[@Miataylor-u3h]

I’m so happy you’re a Texas girly! I’m from San Antonio. I love this reaction

[@i_is_yuri]

11:36 I think I read somewhere that the actress actually broke her back during this filming

[@Cool_beansmh]

Yay finally! I love your nails girl

[@Willowletti2014]

Until she had the accident on the floor I didn't realize I've seen this movie before. My dad watches horror movies all the time

[@Roux.D]

@12:10ish.... "You bring up temporal lobe again and I'm gonna hit your temporal lobe!" Wow! =X-D Get'm, Jay, Get'm!!!

[@lanaxbillie614]

This movie was inspired by a real story of a boy who was possessed.

[@user-dx3ce8il5t]

I can’t wait if you do more classic horror movies ☺️ they’re such a different vibe but still amazing!

[@joannesuzieburlison7128]

We had real wine, boonsfarm strawberry hill, they were hippies, i was 14.

[@salli3929]

your question about relation of statue in Irac its old demon Pazuzu also known as zozo its same demon Merrin that almost killed him in past , an succeeds in this film and is the same demon Chris Mcneil fights in the EXORCIST BELIEVER

[@aarongilmore1254]

That’s what you get for playin with these Quija boards 🤣🤣☠️ I’m dead

[@yasiyanetdecastroperaza332]

Hola, excelente video. Me encanta esta película, el padre Karras sí se parece mucho a Rocky. La escena de Regan con la mano levantada mientras está recostada en la poltrona hace como la estatua de Pazuzu. Saludos desde Uruguay ❤

[@linomares9846]

I've got some I think you'll love Van Helsing 2004 Kristy 2014 the Dark & the Wicked 2020 Spell 2020 Hansel & Gretel witch hunters 2013 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 2015 Ruins 2008 Death Proof 2007 Dawn of the Dead 2004 Skeleton Key 2005 Constantine 2005 The Crazies 2010 The Covenant 2006 I hope you'll add these to your movie list. I hope you like the suggestions! 💜💚💙❤️

[@JN52890]

I didn’t know you were in Texas! I’m in Houston and yes it is getting hot and it’s only going to get worse. 😩 just came across your videos. I would love a collab with you Zzdavid and Alanda Parker! Idk if we will ever get one but I am so here for it! ❤

[@flibber123]

I think in the beginning when Merrin finds that figure, he KNOWS it means the demon will be possessing someone again. The other priests mention how he almost died in a previous exorcism. The demon also knows the name Merrin. To me the implication is that this has been an ongoing battle between Merrin and this particular demon. At the end, Merrin knows what he's dealing with and the demon knows who it's dealing with, Karras is the one who is kind of clueless.

[@Zombies_Are_Real]

This is one of my all time favorite horror movies. It holds up well and still shits all over anything that came after it. Wish I could have seen this in theater back then, I imagine it was an experience! You could combine your found footage journey with possession films, and watch The Last Exorcism. Best of both worlds right there!

[@narotic6133]

Nice, this is gonna be a wild ride

[@Polardolphie]

I love this channel😂

[@userAkilonna]

This my favorite horror movie of all time and I love so much glad you got too watch this film Linda Blair did an amazing job playing as an possessed girl

[@itsquinnforme]

Jaaayyyy 😂 the whole commentary had me gagged! The prayer?? What is wrong with you?! 😅🤣 Yea I like it over here!!

[@jaymeetsworld1]

yessss kick back and stay a while 🥰

[@Nano_IV]

She needs to get into the Elm Street movies ASAP!

[@jaymeetsworld1]

I will eventually!

[@Nano_IV]

@@jaymeetsworld1 Thank you, no pressure. I just remembered that Elm Street and The Exorcist were movies that really traumatized me as a kid. I was really scared of the dark due to THAT scene, and also I was scared to go to the doctor...

[@matthewcostello3530]

he took nitro for his heart

[@pinehawk9600]

That's what I said at 16 yrs old.. THEY'VE GONE TO FAR!!!

[@randallknapp7528]

It is good to watch this with the director comments.

[@JemJam2976]

I wasn't even born yet when this movie came out. By the time I first watched it, I was still way too young, but the movie was 13 yrs old. Needless to say, I was scared afterwards.

[@DreamiNae101]

Second, I finally made the top😅 five. Thx for doing the exorcist!

[@robertsanssouci2093]

To answer your question the statue he dug up is Pazuzu. That’s who they faced off against