The Exorcist: Believer, Twice the possession, twice the horror

[Seth Larson]

<p>“The Exorcist: Believer” is a sequel to the 1973 horror hit “The Exorcist,”. A movie which made a horror icon out of then 14-year-old Linda Blair. If you have never watched the original, you have probably seen a picture of her as Possessed Regan in the viral “scary maze” prank game in the early 2000s. The original film earned $428.2 million in the global box office. It was so terrifying that some people couldn’t even finish watching it. “The Exorcist: Believer” marks the 6th movie in the franchise.</p>

 

[Simple Sponge]

I wish I could have had the same experience as the first-time viewers of the original film. People were literally frightened into going to church, and there were paintings in movie theaters. The original will always and forever be the scariest film ever made because, in addition to feeling real, the production team went above and beyond with the sets and things they did to make it feel real, including the swing camera from the stairs going up, the cold room to get the effect from their mouths, and the make-up.

 

[RadLad87]

The fact that the original movie still scares people to death will be this movie's biggest challenge. In order for this movie to succeed, it must be superior to the original, which will be a difficult task. Best wishes to the filmmakers; I hope this film does well enough to justify making a sequel the following year. The original is still innovative and terrifying. They appear to be telling a story rather than trying to mimic it, which is a wise move. Another wise decision was getting Ellen back. The fact that they got her back for this one and not the others pretty says it's good because she liked the script enough to come back, so it's good that they got her back for this one and not the others. It will feel complete and be the cherry on top if Linda returns for the sequel. I'm eager to see it.

 

[Ethan Summers]

The fact that The Exorcist was set in a much earlier era was one of the factors that made it effective for me. Despite the fact that the movie didn't show anything, the tone felt different and you could feel the evil lurking in the background. It just emanated a spooky vibe on its own. It's important to remember that The Exorcist was the first movie of its kind to be released, which is why it had such an impact on people. It was the first of its kind at the time, and similar to Star Wars, it was very successful. This new movie has that contemporary perspective right away, which already takes away some of the horror. When the girl enters the church, you don't experience the same level of horror as when Regan enters the living room and urinates on herself. I'm not saying that this movie will be bad; I'm just expressing my observations and opinions. Nevertheless, I can't wait for this to be released and I hope it's a good one!

 

[Athena]

I'm at a loss for words. It makes me so happy to see some of the original cast members return in this franchise, and hearing that song again made me cry. I was probably 8 or 9 years old when I first saw a clip from The Exorcist, and let me just say it terrified the living daylights out of me. Then, a few years later, I decided to watch the first three movies. Let me just say that I never finished the remakes. and, for those who are unfamiliar, the original film. was based on a true incident that occurred in the 1940s to a boy; fortunately, he survived the exorcist and is now happy.

 

[TheNakedFace87]

I'm speechless. Seeing some of the original cast members return in this franchise makes me so happy, and hearing that song again made me cry. When I first saw a clip from The Exorcist, I was probably 8 or 9, and let me just say that it terrified the living daylights out of me. Then, a few years later, I made the decision to watch the first three films. Let me just say that I never got around to the remakes. and the original film, for those who are unaware. was based on a true incident that occurred to a boy in the 1940s; fortunately, he survived the exorcist and is now content.

 

[PoshBabe]

This appears to be going to be the best it can be. Simply put, the original is unbeatable, mostly because of when it was created. It's pretty awesome that Ellen is in it. With all the clichés, references, and predictabilities, it will feel like a contemporary horror film, but it still seems like it could work. There is no way to top the original.

 

[Taquin2011]

This movie, for which I've been waiting for a few years, is now available! The Exorcist is undoubtedly one of, if not the scariest movie of all time. I watch it at least once or twice a month and it is still one of my favorite movies. No matter if it's the Halloween season or not. It appears that this film is going to be fantastic. It won't be anything like the original, but I expect it to be quite frightening.

 

[RedditBannedMe]

Oh, you have no idea! "The Exorcist" is the reason why I can't eat guacamole and pea soup anymore. Those scenes from the movie left such a lasting impression on me that I can't shake off the association. Every time I see guacamole or pea soup, my mind instantly recalls those horrifying moments from the film. It's amazing how a movie can have such a profound impact on our tastes and preferences. I guess I'll have to stick to other snacks for now!

 

[What in the]

I'm quite saddened that Linda Blair isn't part of "The Exorcist: Believer." Her portrayal of Regan in the original movie was iconic and left a lasting impression on fans like me. As for Regan's fate, I'm really curious to know what happened to her after the events of the first film. I'm hoping "The Exorcist: Believer" sheds some light on her journey and how it ties into the haunting experiences of Angela and Katherine. The movie sounds intriguing, and I'm eagerly anticipating its release to get answers to these questions.