-
Welcome to the ShrimperZone forums.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which only gives you limited access.
Existing Users:.
Please log-in using your existing username and password. If you have any problems, please see below.
New Users:
Join our free community now and gain access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and free. Click here to join.
Fans from other clubs
We welcome and appreciate supporters from other clubs who wish to engage in sensible discussion. Please feel free to join as above but understand that this is a moderated site and those who cannot play nicely will be quickly removed.
Assistance Required
For help with the registration process or accessing your account, please send a note using the Contact us link in the footer, please include your account name. We can then provide you with a new password and verification to get you on the site.
MK Shrimper
Striker
Exorcist every time.
Napster
No ⭐
Just as a summary, here's some titbits about the Exorcist
The Exorcist is a 1973 American horror film, adapted from the 1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, dealing with the demonic possession of a young girl, and her mother’s desperate attempts to win back her daughter through an exorcism conducted by two priests.
Both the film and novel took inspirations from a documented exorcism in 1949, performed on a 14-year-old boy. The film is one of a cycle of 'demonic child' movies, including The Omen series and Rosemary's Baby.
The film became one of the most profitable horror films of all time, grossing $402,500,000 worldwide.
The film earned ten Academy Award nominations—winning two, one for Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay, and losing Best Picture to The Sting. Along with the novel on which it was based, Blatty's script has been published several times over the years.
Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield, which became very popular after the film's release, and the movement Night of the Electric Insects from George Crumb's string quartet Black Angels.
There are stories which claims the film is cursed. Blatty has stated on video some strange occurrences. Ellen Burstyn has indicated that some of these rumors are true in her 2006 autobiography Lessons In Becoming Myself. The interior sets of the MacNeil residence, except for Regan's bedroom, were indeed destroyed by a studio fire and had to be rebuilt. Director William Friedkin also notes that the set sometimes appeared "cursed."
Over the years, The Exorcist’s critical reputation has grown considerably. The film has a 89% favorability rating on the Rotten Tomatoes website, out of 37 reviewers surveyed.[15] Some critics regard it as being one of the best and most effective horror films; admirers say the film balances a stellar script, gruesome effects, and outstanding performances.
The film earned $66,300,000 in distributors' domestic (U.S. and Canada) rentals during its theatrical release in 1974, becoming the second most popular film of that year (trailing The Sting).[16] After several reissues, the film eventually earned $89,000,000 in domestic rentals.[17] To date, it has a total gross of $402,500,000 worldwide; if adjusted for inflation, this would be the top-grossing R-rated film of all time.[1] It was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and also won four Golden Globes, including the award for Best Picture – Drama for the year 1974.
The British film critic Mark Kermode is famous for claiming The Exorcist is the greatest film ever made on his weekly film review program on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Other awards
Saturn Award Best Horror Film of 1973.
Entertainment Weekly voted it the scariest film ever made
American Film Institute rated the film in #3 out of the most thrilling movies. The film was right behind Jaws and Psycho.
Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments rated the film #3, right behind Alien and Jaws.
The Exorcist is a 1973 American horror film, adapted from the 1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, dealing with the demonic possession of a young girl, and her mother’s desperate attempts to win back her daughter through an exorcism conducted by two priests.
Both the film and novel took inspirations from a documented exorcism in 1949, performed on a 14-year-old boy. The film is one of a cycle of 'demonic child' movies, including The Omen series and Rosemary's Baby.
The film became one of the most profitable horror films of all time, grossing $402,500,000 worldwide.
The film earned ten Academy Award nominations—winning two, one for Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay, and losing Best Picture to The Sting. Along with the novel on which it was based, Blatty's script has been published several times over the years.
Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield, which became very popular after the film's release, and the movement Night of the Electric Insects from George Crumb's string quartet Black Angels.
There are stories which claims the film is cursed. Blatty has stated on video some strange occurrences. Ellen Burstyn has indicated that some of these rumors are true in her 2006 autobiography Lessons In Becoming Myself. The interior sets of the MacNeil residence, except for Regan's bedroom, were indeed destroyed by a studio fire and had to be rebuilt. Director William Friedkin also notes that the set sometimes appeared "cursed."
Over the years, The Exorcist’s critical reputation has grown considerably. The film has a 89% favorability rating on the Rotten Tomatoes website, out of 37 reviewers surveyed.[15] Some critics regard it as being one of the best and most effective horror films; admirers say the film balances a stellar script, gruesome effects, and outstanding performances.
The film earned $66,300,000 in distributors' domestic (U.S. and Canada) rentals during its theatrical release in 1974, becoming the second most popular film of that year (trailing The Sting).[16] After several reissues, the film eventually earned $89,000,000 in domestic rentals.[17] To date, it has a total gross of $402,500,000 worldwide; if adjusted for inflation, this would be the top-grossing R-rated film of all time.[1] It was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and also won four Golden Globes, including the award for Best Picture – Drama for the year 1974.
The British film critic Mark Kermode is famous for claiming The Exorcist is the greatest film ever made on his weekly film review program on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Other awards
Saturn Award Best Horror Film of 1973.
Entertainment Weekly voted it the scariest film ever made
American Film Institute rated the film in #3 out of the most thrilling movies. The film was right behind Jaws and Psycho.
Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments rated the film #3, right behind Alien and Jaws.
Nobby Snide
Guest
does seem a bit of cross genres here...should SOTD be ncluded? I go with it anyway...as I dont like horror films
Clinton Baptiste
Life President⭐
The Exorcist is one of the greatest films, not just the greatest horror of all time.
OldBlueLady
Junior Blues Coordinator⭐⭐🦐
Exorcist, great film. Was trying to remember if it was before The Omen or not.
MK Shrimper
Striker
Yep, Exorcist was 1973, Omen 1976.
BLUEBLOOD
Moderator of Moderators
Two of my very favourite films there, which get aired quite often on sky, and i never tire of watching either.
I love Shaun of the Dead, its a great film, but a horror ?? i don't think so
osymandus
Life President
Shawn of the dead , when i watch horror films i want the creatures mashed up shot and attacked with vinyl.
The excortist is just a reaosn to point out my christian priest are no good at ritualised magick (id have had the "devil" in a bronze jar in two shakes of a ferrets tail(Robe , circle triangle and bronze jat piece of **** i tell ya ;) )
Plus i gets a little boring
Oh BTW i havnt seen any mention of DOn't Look now (DOnald Sutherland ) now thats a horror film
The excortist is just a reaosn to point out my christian priest are no good at ritualised magick (id have had the "devil" in a bronze jar in two shakes of a ferrets tail(Robe , circle triangle and bronze jat piece of **** i tell ya ;) )
Plus i gets a little boring
Oh BTW i havnt seen any mention of DOn't Look now (DOnald Sutherland ) now thats a horror film
Crabby Shrimper
President
Gotta be Exorcist, as I really wouldn't class SotD as a horror film.
Bluesmanager
I'm a Barbie Girl
SotD may not be a horror in it's purest sense (I think of it as a comedy with zombies in it), but it is by far the better of the two. Everything I've read of The Exorcist makes me not want to watch it, thus defeating the purpose of the film.
canveyshrimper
R.I.P
No contest - The Exorcist.
ShrimperZone Sponsors
ShrimperZone - SUFC Player Sponsorship
Southend United Away Travel
All At Sea Fanzine
