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1973 · 122 min · R

The Exorcist

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 / ReligionMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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