r/TheExorcist

I know Exorcist 3 doesn’t get much attention these days. But one can argue it’s the one sequel to the original that isn’t a total disaster. Not only this but it was directed by William Peter Blatty giving it at least a bit more integrity. Brad Dourif, probably one of the most underrated actors of his generation was fantastic in that film and I could see a sequel somehow pulling from his character in Exorcist 3.

This is a small thing, but it has always bothered me that Regan calls Chris "Mother" instead of "Mom," or even "Mama" or "Mommy." Like when she's freaking out on the shaking bed -- "Mother, make it stop, Mother, Mother!" This is a 1970s American girl with a cool, modern movie star mama. She would not be calling her "Mother" as if she were part of a formal British aristocracy in the mid-19th century. That takes me just a little bit out of the film.

Theres heaps of dialogue in the movie that stands out, especially all the vulgar shit that comes out of Regans mouth. But the one that made me feel really uncomfortable is when Karl says ‘it wants no straps’. Creepy as hell.

What’s your favourite line?

Ive read many people thought those added bits like the demon face when the lights flicker in the kitchen & when Chris opens regans door the demon is again shown, were lame. I loved those additions to the movie. it made it more creepier in my opinion.

Call me naive but, When Merrin sees those two dogs viciously fighting, is this foreshadowing of the fight he will encounter later on with the demon? Can anyone think of any other examples like this in the movie.

In one of Karass's first conversations w the demon they are discussing miracles. The demon says something abiut look to the skies, nobody looks to the skies anymore.

No idea what this means. But in some trashy YouTube videos some UFO freaks are saying they aren't aliens but demons. No idea if this is what Blatty was referring to because the miracle at Fatima was in the sky. Interesting. I doubt Blatty would throw that in there to take up space, pardon the pun

1. What do you make of the black-clad old crone (with the scary grin) whose carriage almost ran Merrin down in Iraq?
   Nothing to it as Merrin almost walked out in front of her without looking?
   A red herring?
   A warning to Merrin?
   Just a spooky plot device?
   Something else?

2. In the book, the crucifix scene is portrayed as masturbation with sensual cooing and “my pearl… ” etc.
   In the movie it is raw, more vicious stabbing motion - to me, more a brutalisation of Regan than masturbation. Yet reviewers seem to refer to it as the crucifix masturbation scene.
   Any thoughts?
   Have I misread the book or misinterpreted the movie?
   It’s possible they had to play it in the movie as a brutalisation, otherwise an adolescent girl masturbating sensuously (albeit possessed by a demon) may have been too unpalatable for audiences or even too difficult to film and not receive an American X rating.

For me it’s simple:

I’m choosing Ringu I’m simply not going to watch the tape. I also love Japan soooo any chance to be in Japan sounds like a good deal for me!

Oh, no, mister howdy, I wouldn't want to be possessed.

Haven’t read the book in a few years. In the movie the exorcism seems to last a few hours and wraps up the same night with the death of the priests.

I remember in the novel it lasted much longer, maybe a few days? Also Karras has a cardiologist come to check on Regan and he seems that’s she’s almost dead and doesn’t do much of anything? Maybe I’m misremembering but has anyone read the novel more recently and could give me their interpretation. Thanks!

When I was little, I swear I saw one of my dolls move on its own late at night.
I froze and immediately called my parents, but when they came into the room, nothing happened. They couldn’t see anything unusual.

I know it sounds unbelievable, but to this day, I still remember exactly what I saw. And honestly… it still creeps me out.

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