New Delhi. The Hollywood horror film The Exorcist released in 1973 is still considered one of the most scary films in cinema. This film was not only successful in scaring the audience in its time, but even today it is discussed between every horror lover. The story is based on the novel of the same name of writer William Peter Blatty, which was inspired by a true incident. The film was directed by William Fredkin and its screenplay was also written by Peter Blatty himself.
The audience stood up after watching this horror film, which came 52 years ago. In the film, there was a tremendous temper of horror, but due to being based on the book inspired by the true incident, it was even more fearful among the people. The story of the film The Exorcist begins with a 12 -year -old innocent girl ‘Reagan McNell’, who lives in Washington DC with her mother Chris McNell. Chris is a famous actress and is alone raising her daughter.
The film is inspired by true events
One day Reagan is seen doing peculiar acts – such as flying on top of the bed, changing voices, separating separate and sudden change in language. Initially the family considers it to be mental illness and takes the help of doctors, but when medical science also fails, Chris seems to feel that there is a shadow of some evil spirit on Reagan.
Spirit will tremble after seeing the effect of ghosts
Despite showing the best mental doctors of the city, when Reagan’s condition does not improve, Chris takes his daughter to Baba and Church’s father keeping in mind the words of the people. Chris first takes the help of ‘Father Karras’, who himself is confused about his faith and faith. But as soon as he meets Reagan for the first time, he gets an idea that he has the abode of supernatural powers. When he is unable to help Reagan, an experienced exorcist ‘Father Merin’ is called.
The name of the film is also based on his help in furthering the character and film’s story. Experienced exorcist ‘Father Merin’ has already fought such ghosts and devilish souls. After this, the most scary and impressive ‘exorcism’ process of that era, in which the two faces together try to save Reagan and this is where the twist starts coming in the film.
Chris is ready to go to all extent to fix her daughter. This war is not only physical, but also at mental, spiritual and emotional levels. Finally, Father Karras self -sacrifice so that Reagan’s soul can be saved.
Emotional touch given to horror
The Exorcist changed the definition of horror films. Earlier, most of the horror films were only for entertainment, but this film gave fear a new dimension by linking the fear with spirituality, faith, and mother-daughter relationship. This film makes the audience think whether evil is really present around us?
Many awards won
The film had tremendous success. The critics had appreciated it not only, but the film was also very successful in terms of earnings. It was nominated for 10 Oscars. And it won the ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’ and ‘Best Sound Mixing’. It was the first Hollywood horror film to be nominated for ‘Best Picture’.
