tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post7751978561353244777..comments2024-03-25T15:38:16.880-07:00Comments on Surrender to the Void: 2016 Blind Spot Series: The Exorcistthevoid99http://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-79376993417640391492016-10-24T11:16:49.735-07:002016-10-24T11:16:49.735-07:00@vinnieh-Thank you. Character development and a r...@vinnieh-Thank you. Character development and a reason to care for them is key to what makes a horror film successful as well as the need to take its time. This is why it's one of the definitive films of the genre.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-24952761502858461042016-10-24T04:39:59.600-07:002016-10-24T04:39:59.600-07:00Excellently written review. I appreciated how the ...Excellently written review. I appreciated how the film developed the characters a lot, it really impressed me as some horror movies don't. The slow build up was evocatively done too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-9920247419447726122016-10-20T20:36:19.872-07:002016-10-20T20:36:19.872-07:00@ruth-I don't blame you as well for not wantin...@ruth-I don't blame you as well for not wanting to see it again. That is what makes a scary movie great. It's horror at its most visceral.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-88447850803233737222016-10-20T18:57:05.735-07:002016-10-20T18:57:05.735-07:00Oh my, this is the most terrifying films I've ...Oh my, this is the most terrifying films I've ever seen. THAT face of Regan still haunts me to this day. I don't think I could ever see this again. I remember listening to an interview w/ William Friedkin and he said he made this film because he's a believer, and perhaps that's why the faith theme is so compelling here.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-18248845010748269312016-10-19T20:39:19.570-07:002016-10-19T20:39:19.570-07:00@Wendell-I don't blame you for not wanting to ...@Wendell-I don't blame you for not wanting to see this. My mother doesn't want to see it again. If a film like that has done a lot to make you so fucking scared that you don't want to see it again. Then it's done a hell of a job.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-70708016045226626022016-10-19T18:56:10.416-07:002016-10-19T18:56:10.416-07:00This is the one film that I can say scared me. It&...This is the one film that I can say scared me. It's been many years since I watched it. I keep telling myself it's time to go back to it, but haven't mustered up the courage yet. Friedkin did a magnificent job with this one. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-30498833504293556302016-10-19T11:43:49.312-07:002016-10-19T11:43:49.312-07:00@Sean-Sometimes, the best horror films are the one...@Sean-Sometimes, the best horror films are the ones that manage to defy the genre and offer something more to a wide audience. This film is a prime example.<br /><br />@keith71_98-There were some moments that did scare me as I was like "Oh fuck!" and some of it made me stop the film as I watching it on my laptop. That is part of the fun of horror movies and it's something I'm sure everyone loves to re-watch.<br /><br />@Brittani-My mother saw it and never wants to see that or <i>Rosemary's Baby</i> ever again, then again she's still harped on her Catholic faith which is understandable. I always to see it but it was never on TV uncut and commercial free. I had to see it as a Blind Spot and it was the right choice. Linda Blair is awesome in this as it is a defining role.<br /><br />@assholeswatchingmovies.com-I'm sure it does yet that is why it's so fun.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-14082803107533942892016-10-19T08:01:47.426-07:002016-10-19T08:01:47.426-07:00This movie just gets to me!This movie just gets to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-77629708932375340732016-10-19T07:18:22.767-07:002016-10-19T07:18:22.767-07:00I can't believe you hadn't seen this until...I can't believe you hadn't seen this until now. This movie traumatized me when I was a kid, but I've grown to love it so much. Linda Blair was amazing, I wish she would've won the Oscar instead of Tatum ONeal (who was not supporting) Sure, she had the dubbed voice, but she still had to say all the lines in a different voice (there's a trailer with her speaking somewhere) and act all the scenes. Phenomenal performance from a 12 year old. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-17064375836342399672016-10-19T07:11:25.431-07:002016-10-19T07:11:25.431-07:00Fabulous review. I've always appreciated this ...Fabulous review. I've always appreciated this film even though it has never been a horror favorite of mine. Its uncomfortable creepiness has certainly stood the test of time.keith71_98https://www.blogger.com/profile/07815219499754051198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-16203071404288244662016-10-18T21:56:58.021-07:002016-10-18T21:56:58.021-07:00As you may know, I'm not generally a fan of ho...As you may know, I'm not generally a fan of horror movies. But I'm a buge fan of the Exorcist. You're right to heap praise on it. It's one of those rare movies where everything comes together perfectly. Great review!Seanhttp://assholeswatchingmovies.comnoreply@blogger.com