The Exorcist (1971)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Best_Supporting_Actress
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Sound
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Exorcist_(novel)
gptkbp:box_office $441 million
gptkbp:budget $12 million
gptkbp:censorship controversial upon release
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Owen_Roizman
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact subject of documentaries
inspired merchandise
inspired academic studies
inspired stage adaptations
considered one of the greatest horror films
inspired parodies and spoofs
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various media
gptkbp:director gptkb:William_Friedkin
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Bud_Smith
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:franchise gptkb:The_Exorcist_franchise
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
gptkbp:home_media_release VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Exorcist (1971)
gptkbp:influenced the horror genre
many horror films
gptkbp:inspiration based on a 1949 case of demonic possession
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influenced filmmakers and writers
gptkbp:music gptkb:Lalo_Schifrin
gptkbp:notable_quote " The power of Christ compels you!"
gptkbp:notable_scene the exorcism scene
the head spinning scene
the spider walk scene
the crucifix scene
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date December 26, 1973
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Exorcist_(2023)
gptkbp:runtime 122 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:William_Peter_Blatty
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Exorcist_III
gptkb:Exorcist_II:_The_Heretic
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:special_effects groundbreaking for its time
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Ellen_Burstyn
gptkb:Linda_Blair
gptkb:Max_von_Sydow
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Father_Gabriel
gptkb:Father_Horrigan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5