1973 · 122 min · R

The Exorcist

Name: The Exorcist
Genre: Horror, Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb

Directed by William Friedkin · Horror, Drama

The Exorcist (1973) is a Horror film, directed by William Friedkin set in Washington, D.C. during the 1970s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of faith / religion and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer

Jack Nitzsche

Cinematography

Owen Roizman

Cast

Ellen BurstynLinda BlairJason MillerMax von SydowLee J. CobbWilliam O'MalleyKitty WinnBarton Heyman

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Washington, D.C.

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Psychological Horror

Themes

Faith / Religion Madness / Loss Of Sanity

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleChild Lead

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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