Horror
Theatrical December 26, 1973
The Exorcist poster

The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist is a book-based movie adapted from "The Exorcist" by William Peter Blatty. This Horror film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is December 26, 1973.

The Source Material

The Exorcist

40th Anniversary Edition

by William Peter Blatty

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Overview

The Exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by American writer William Peter Blatty. The book details the demonic possession of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Published by Harper…

About The Movie

Description

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Details

Title
The Exorcist
Original Title
The Exorcist
Original Language
EN
Genres
Horror
US Theatrical
December 26, 1973 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
March 17, 2000
US Limited Theatrical Note
Re-release