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The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen

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The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (2000)

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Reviews Counted:79

Fresh:69

Rotten:10

Average Rating:7.7/10

Consensus: The Exorcist has withstood the test of time, and it still has that renegade feel and the power to shock.

Rated: R

Runtime: 2 hrs 12 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Theatrical Release:Sep 22, 2000 Wide

Box Office: $8,431,437

Synopsis: With a digitally remastered soundtrack including new sound effects and new music along with never-before-seen restored footage, THE EXORCIST: THE VERSION YOU'VE NEVER SEEN pays tribute to this... With a digitally remastered soundtrack including new sound effects and new music along with never-before-seen restored footage, THE EXORCIST: THE VERSION YOU'VE NEVER SEEN pays tribute to this terrifying film, originally released on Christmas Day in 1973. It tells the story of Regan (Linda Blair), a little girl who becomes possessed by the devil and undergoes a violent exorcism conducted by two priests: an aging man at the end of his career (Max Von Sydow) and a young man having a crisis of conscience (Jason Miller). A blood-chilling film directed by William Friedkin and written by William Peter Blatty, this enhanced restoration of the original will thrill audiences anew. [More]

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller

Director: William Friedkin

Director: William Friedkin
Screenwriter: William Peter Blatty
Composer: Jack Nitzsche
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Mar 26, 1997

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  • Demonic possession, vomited pea soup, and spinning beds all collide in the horrific film adaptation of THE EXORCIST. Warner's work on their initial 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is very nice if a bit flawed. Sporting solid black levels and eerie, vivid color patterns, the transfer appears to be void of any defects save for a few instances of edge enhancement and grain. Also included on side two is a pan-and-scan version of the film. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and works well with the film it supports, though for some reason, the 5.1 mix is only available on the pan-and-scan version, while the widescreen version only includes a Dolby 2.0 mix. While there aren't a horrendous amount of directional effects to be found on this 5.1 mix, overall, the soundtrack is clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc is a French Mono soundtrack, as well as English, Spanish, and French subtitles. Extras on this DVD include a few production notes, some info on the cast and crew, and a theatrical trailer for the film.
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    ...Still a thrill to watch after all these years, so full it's hard to absorb in one showing, so affecting it will still keep you awake at night. But maybe for different reasons.

    Full Review Source: Film Quips Online | comment 1 Comment
    02/08/03
    John R. McEwen
    John R. McEwen
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    It weaves a frightening spell right from the get-go.

    Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | comment 1 Comment
    10/15/02
    Margaret A. McGurk
    Margaret A. McGurk
    Cincinnati Enquirer

    A film of truly exceptional performances.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Empire Magazine

    Truly terrifying.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    A horror film that stands the test of time and still gets under the skin.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
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    E! Online
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    01/26/06
    Time Out

    The Exorcist remains the standard by which all other horror movies are judged.

    Full Review Source: Radio Free Entertainment | comment Comment
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    Andrew Manning
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    10/21/06
    Andrew O'Hehir
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    Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Bob Bloom
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    Remains one of the scariest movies ever.

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    01/01/00
    Bruce Kirkland
    Bruce Kirkland
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    I went prepared to be scared, and woke up sleep-walking two nights in a row after I saw it. Isn't that what horror movies are supposed to do?

    Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
    04/12/09
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
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    The 11 minutes aside, what really makes this version worth catching on the big screen is the enhanced print. Digital cleaning has given shape and (horrific) form to the subliminal images peppered throughout.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Colin Kennedy
    Colin Kennedy
    Empire Magazine

    Those who remember the film from its original run will be surprised by the power with which the new and improved version resurfaces the old frightful memories.

    Full Review Source: CinemaSense.Com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Cornell & Petricelli
    Cornell & Petricelli
    CinemaSense.Com

    Despite this stumble at the end, The Exorcist remains a film of considerable potency.

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
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    Dan Jardine
    Dan Jardine
    Apollo Guide

    As shocking and bold now as it was then.

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    01/01/00
    Dave White
    Dave White
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    In an era when many films compete to scare the hell out of you, The Exorcist remains one of the few able to successfully scare the hell into you, a feat which assuredly deserves another go-round.

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