The Exorcist (novel)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
The Exorcist (film)
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1973
gptkbp:author gptkb:William_Peter_Blatty
gptkbp:awards Best Novel (1972) from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
gptkbp:character_development Regan's possession
Father Karras's crisis of faith
Father Merrin's expertise in exorcism
gptkbp:character_relationships Karras vs. his doubts
Merrin vs. the demon
Regan vs. the demon
gptkbp:critical_reception controversial upon release
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced horror genre
inspired discussions on mental health
inspired debates on religion and science
inspired horror film tropes
remains a classic in horror literature
gptkbp:cultural_references parodied in various media
gptkbp:director gptkb:William_Friedkin
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Exorcist (novel)
gptkbp:influenced subsequent horror literature
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Catholic_theology
psychological horror
the supernatural
psychological trauma
the occult
real-life exorcism cases
Blatty's Catholic upbringing
gptkbp:inspiration Blatty's experiences at Georgetown University
gptkbp:isbn 978-0061004171
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Regan_Mac_Neil
gptkb:Father_Karras
gptkb:Father_Merrin
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1971
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1973
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:William_Peter_Blatty
gptkbp:sequel Legion (novel)
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:setting_time 1970s
gptkbp:symbolism the power of faith
the crucifix
the struggle for the soul
gptkbp:themes faith
good vs evil
parental fear
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Exorcist_(TV_series)
gptkb:William_Peter_Blatty
gptkb:The_Exorcist
gptkb:The_Exorcist_(1973_film)
gptkb:The_Exorcist_Steps
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