The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | PART 2

When The Exorcist hit theatres in 1973, it created a sensation beyond anyone's comprehension; a tide of reactions so extreme, they barely seem believable today. Frequently cited as the best horror movie of all time, and widely regarded as one of the most shocking and controversial events ever to meet the big screen; it’s hard to deny the cultural, social and historical influence The Exorcist has had.

In this four part series I explore the various factors that contributed to the film’s enormous legacy, ranging from its artistic prowess, social-political implications and the many controversies surrounding the film and its release.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/PFfIMXtrVuY
Part 3: https://youtu.be/kZ13n2X5RcU
Part 4: https://youtu.be/sHakRtGtC_8

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Music used in this video:
Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
80s Electronic Sequence by gorokhovskiy: https://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/80s-electronic-sequence-144060

Archive Imagery courtesy of Martin Smith:
https://theexorcistproject.wordpress.com/

Further reading:
25 Underrated Horror Films (and The Exorcist) | Paul Counelis
The Exorcist: BFI Modern Classics | Mark Kermode
Reel Terror: The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred-Year History of Classic Horror Films | David Konow
Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture | Kendall R. Phillips
American Horrors: Essays on the Modern American Horror Film | Gregory Waller

The Exorcist (1973)
Directed by William Friedkin. Distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment

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