THE EXORCIST UNTOLD Documentary Movie
THE EXORCIST UNTOLD Movie Trailer HD - Plot synopsis: THE EXORCIST, a film that revolutionized the horror genre and influenced countless films, continues to enchant and terrify audiences even five decades later. Its influence is undeniable in the world of cinema.
Robin Bextor's documentary dives deep into the origins of this seminal film, examining the creative forces behind it, the societal and historical backdrop that shaped its narrative, and its vast influence. It chronicles the challenges encountered during its production and the monumental impact it had upon its release on Boxing Day in 1973.
Robin Bextor's documentary dives deep into the origins of this seminal film, examining the creative forces behind it, the societal and historical backdrop that shaped its narrative, and its vast influence. It chronicles the challenges encountered during its production and the monumental impact it had upon its release on Boxing Day in 1973.
Transcript
00:00 (dramatic music)
00:02 - On December 26th, 1973, film history was made.
00:11 - But I just found it really horrible.
00:14 I just had to come out, I couldn't take it anymore.
00:16 - Fantastic movie.
00:18 - It's really gross.
00:19 - The cultural presence around The Exorcist
00:22 has never gone away.
00:24 It's something that isn't just a horror film,
00:26 it's a cultural phenomenon.
00:28 - The Exorcist is far more than a shock exploitation movie.
00:32 - The Exorcist itself is based on a true,
00:36 but highly puzzling occurrence.
00:39 So it had to be presented as realistically as possible.
00:43 - Although William Friedkin is a very talented director
00:45 of actors, he kind of learned it on the job training.
00:49 - Again, it became a genuine cultural phenomenon.
00:51 It became wrapped up in its own urban legends.
00:54 - I think people just freaked out
00:56 because they felt like they were watching something
00:57 that really happened.
00:59 - Now is the time to have another look
01:01 and assess one of the most talked about films
01:03 to spread its flickering light in the darkness.
01:06 (dramatic music)
01:10 (sirens blaring)
01:12 (upbeat music)
01:15 [BLANK_AUDIO]