The Exorcist (1973) movie poster

The Exorcist

1973 ·2h 2m · ★ 7.7 (8,538)

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

Why it matters

Director

William Friedkin William Friedkin
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
57
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
85
Survival
17
Possession

Tone

Suspenseful

Content Warnings

Child in DangerTaboo ContentBody HorrorEye TraumaDehumanization

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

actressaudaciousboldcrisis of faithdemondemonic possessiondisturbed childdramaticexorcismfrightenedholy waterhorrifiedmacabremetrocolorouija boardparanormal phenomenapossessed childpriestprovocativepsychoticreligion and supernaturalreligious horrorroman catholic churchsatansfxstrong languagesupernatural dramasupernatural horrorvomitwashington dc, usa

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In the News

David Gordon Green's 'The Exorcist: Believer' Secures an R Rating

Apr 21, 2026 · 4 sources