The exorcist, a film based on a novel by william blatty, has been named the scariest film of all time for many years running. Once one of the most successful and terrifying horror films of all time, its a lot less scary now than it was in 1973. One fact that cant be argued is that from the moment the film was released in the early 1970s to this very day, the exorcist remains the scariest. It tests the waters of controversy by dissecting religion, faith, and the visual. Apr, 2020 it tests the waters of controversy by dissecting religion, faith, and the visual limitations of audiences. After all these years it still creeps me out big time. The hairraising classic, which caused controversy when it was released in 1973, took the top spot in a poll of 2,000. But that stops exactly no one from endlessly debating which movie is the scariest of all time, bar none. The first matchup comes from the 70s region and pits 1seed the exorcist vs. Anything made within the past 30 years that some consider scary is a joke. He displays a calm wisdom as a timehardened exorcist that lays a solid foundation for the film. Entertainment weekly gave it the honor in 1999, amc in 2006, and in 2010. The scariest horror movies of all time, according to. Why the exorcist is still the scariest film ever made.
The moment leo leaves, kate gives herself a vacuum aspiration. The exorcist film is not the only film to center on children touched by the demonic. Why is the exorcist called the scariest horror movie of. The 10 best horror movies of all time psycho, the shining, the exorcist and seven other classics that will fill your nightmares long after halloween. Also surprise, this movie has one of the most mindfcky endings of all time. The exorcist is one of the greatest horror films of all time, this movie is also one of the scariest movies of all time. Time and time again, william friedkins 1973 demonic possession film the exorcist is ranked as the most terrifying movie ever.
Depending on your tastes, exorcism movies can be the most terrifying of all the horror. Draw your curtains and settle in for a list of the greatest fright films sure to keep you up at night. For some, the deep disturbance results from blurring the line between cinematic art and blasphemy. Although sequels and spinoffs have been made, none manage to live up to the third scariest movie of all time. The best movie ever i couldnt sleep for many days and i always feel scared while sleeping a master piece. Americans agreed that the most horrifying film ever created was the exorcist, followed by the first iterations of halloween, friday the th, and a nightmare on elm street. The 25 scariest movie scenes of all time scariest movie scenes of all time from terrifying classics like the thing, alien, and the exorcist, to recent chillers like the babadook and hereditary, these are the scenes that scared us halfway maybe a little more to death. When a 12 yearold girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her. Dec 26, 2019 the exorcist is still the scariest movie ever made features william friedkin and william peter blattys the exorcist, the scariest movie ever made, still haunts us today. If you dont find the exorcist scary, i would probably start by asking you to name your 3 scariest movies ever. The exorcist named as most terrifying horror film of all time. Why the exorcist is still the scariest movie ever made new media.
If youre looking for constant gore, torture porn, graphic violencethe exorcist might not hit you. When a 14 year old girl exhibits unusual behavior, her mother calls a priest who is certain that the girl is possessed and needs an exorcist. The exorcist is still the scariest movie ever made features william friedkin and william peter blattys the exorcist, the scariest movie ever made, still haunts us today. Just in time for halloween, a thr film critic and devoted horror buff ranks the movies that have terrified him most.
As great as the exorcist is, i feel as though silence of the lambs slightly edges it out in terms of horror realism. The exorcist is one the most disturbing and terrifying films ever made. Scariest movies of all time top ten list thetoptens. Why the exorcist is still the scariest film ever made youtube. Is the exorcist really the scariest movie of all time. May, 2020 also surprise, this movie has one of the most mindfcky endings of all time. Why is the exorcist called the scariest horror movie of all. Terrible, terrible things come out of a little girls mouth which happens to be attached to a spinning head, thanks to demonic possession. Heres why the exorcist remains the scariest movie of all time. Apr, 2018 despite the movies slow buildup, the final battle between fathers karras and merrin against the devil himself is terrifying. The exorcist named as most terrifying horror film of all time mirror. Is the exorcist the most frightening film ever made. But if you really want something that will rattle your bones, there is one film that rises above all the rest. The exorcist scariest horror movie of all time a very popular horror flick, the exorcist takes you to the world of possessions and struggles with the supernatural.
The film caused a spike in people fearing they were possessed, and friedkin said the movies. A very popular horror flick, the exorcist takes you to the world of possessions and struggles with the supernatural. Oct 31, 2018 americans agreed that the most horrifying film ever created was the exorcist, followed by the first iterations of halloween, friday the th, and a nightmare on elm street. It is terrifying and i think that it is one of the greatest horror films of all time at least in the top five. Like the devil inside, the rite 2011 is not a particularly great movie, but it still has some solidly creepy moments for fans of possession and exorcism movies. Leatherface popping up in a doorway, clubbing kirk to the ground and slamming the metal door shut behind him, all to the sound of squealing pigs. Posted on february 3, 2017 november 19, 2019 by rashawn prince. Based off a 1984 short story by clive barker, it follows the life of a struggling photographer yes, brad. Oct 31, 2012 though it all happened during the making of the exorcist, friedkin dismisses any notion the set was actually haunted. The scariest horror movie of all time is revolutionary road. One fact that cant be argued is that from the moment the film was released in the early 1970s to this very day, the exorcist remains the scariest movie ever made.
The 5 scariest movies of all time, according to redbox customers. The exorcist is a 1973 american supernatural horror film directed by william friedkin and produced and written for the screen by william peter blatty, based on the 1971 novel of the same name by blatty. The exorcist has been named the most terrifying film of all time by brits. Is the exorcist still the scariest movie of all time. Rounding out the top five, perhaps unexpectedly for some, was the 20 haunted house nightmare the conjuring the only horror film made in the past 30 years to make the. Scariest horror movie the exorcist by buddy published november 4, 2007 updated june, 2010 just a couple of days ago, there was an article in yahoo news of what has been voted as the scariest horror movie of all time and they say it is the exorcist the original which is based on a novel by william peter blatty. William friedkin and william peter blattys the exorcist, the scariest movie ever made, still haunts us today. The most influential horror movie of all time not only produced flesheating grossout shots that are. We let three writers and our movies editor make the case for seven different films. The exorcist is an american horror media franchise consisting of five films and a television series. In todays horror retrospective, we look at a large history involving the.
Why is the exorcist called the scariest horror movie of all time. Scariest horror movie of all time the exorcist i love. See more ideas about scary movies, the exorcist and the exorcist 1973. May 26, 2017 the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time. Instead, awful things that might have happened during the making of any movie. Easily one of the best films ever crafted in any genre. Clarice against lecters therapy sessions, katherine trapped in buffalo bills hole, clarice trapped in buffalo bills house, etc. Its been named the scariest movie of all time by multiple publications. The exorcist 1973 one of the scariest movies because. Allstarcinetext collection o ne of the few examples of a prestige horror film.
Why the exorcist is still the scariest movie ever made new. Despite being made all the way back in 1973, this horrifying piece still stands as hollywoods scariest movie ever made. It was the first horror film nominated for best picture at the academy awards, and entertainment weekly claims it remains unparalleled as a terrifying and disturbing cinematic experience. Plus, it stars sir anthony hopkins as father lucas, and hes just always a blast to watch.
Why the exorcist is still the scariest movie ever made. Oct 28, 2018 the exorcist has been named the most terrifying film of all time by brits. The exorcist is considered the scariest film of all time obviously, that is really subjective, but in a sense, very well deserved. Those are all great scarefare to watch after the sun sets. Jan 19, 2019 the exorcist has always been known as the scariest film of all time, and today we are going to look at why it still is. Its a tough choice between a scary kid and a scary kid, but dont get your head all spun out of whack about it. The exorcist 1973 makes the top of most cinephiles list of top horror movies. If you ask people what movie scared them the most 9 out of 10 will say the exorcist. Scariest movies of all time 2019 list top 12 sacre film.
The exorcist is one of the all time best horror movies ever made, as relentlessly terrifying as it is a quiet meditation on the necessity of faith and kindness. But tim burtons 1988 careerdefining masterpiece is definitely an exorcism movie after all, the title character michael keaton is a bioexorcist, which is kind of the opposite of a traditional exorcist, a ghost procured to rid a home of people. The 10 scariest movie scenes of all time michael gursky. Oct 09, 2019 the scariest horror movies of all time. Entertainment weekly and maxim magazines voted the exorcist the scariest movie of all time. It could definitely qualify, but reagans diddle session is a tad more. The exorcist has always been known as the scariest film of all time, and today we are going to look at why it still is. The exorcist rides its supernatural theme to magical effect, with remarkable special effects and an eerie atmosphere, resulting in one of the scariest films of all time. The exorcist is considered the scariest film of all timeobviously, that is really subjective, but in a sense, very well deserved.