The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist is dubbed "The scariest film of all time". The question is, is it? Perhaps in 1973 it was, in more recent years it might be described as tame. Which ever you decide, you cannot deny that the imagery of the possession and exorcism will... Read the full review »

WHAT I LIKED: According to director William Friedkin, you'll take from 'The Exorcist,' what you bring to it, and whilst that's the case with pretty much any film, this horror's affect really does rely on a seed of fear or belief in some form of sp... Read the full review »

William Friedkin's piece is a masterpiece in tone and tension. The film takes a while to actually get to the possession. We begin in a loud, unrelenting Iraq, then move to America, seeing dinner parties and film sets and family time; essentially n... Read the full review »