The Exorcist

William Friedkin’sThe Exorcistexplained in full can be a tricky topic.

Though the exorcism claims the lives of both priests, they banish Pazuzu.

The traumatic ordeal brings Regan and Chris back together and renews their faith in the Church ahead oftheExorcistsequel films.

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Roland’s exorcism was supposedly successful, and the boy went on to live a meaningful life.

Dual image of Reagan MacNeill possessed and looking evil in The Exorcist

The fact that it has a real-life basis only reinforces the claim thatThe Exorcistis the scariest horror movieever made.

Despite its dramatization, the film’s story is supposedly based on a true story.

The story ofThe Exorcistsees evil besieging Regan MacNeil, and it’s faith alone that saves her.

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The Exorcist is a supernatural horror film based on the novel released in 1971 and was directed by William Friedkin. When a young girl is passed by a powerful demon, two Catholic priests are brought to her home to attempt an exorcism to expunge the demon.

This theme also extends to Father Karras.

There’s obvious symbolism in Regan’s family life.

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Jason Miller as Father Karras looking serious in The Exorcist

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The exorcism was a failure, but saving Regan was not."

There was anotherRedditthread that broke down a difference that made the book better than the movie in one regard.

The exorcism of Regan from The Exorcist

He then uses his last moments of self-control to sacrifice himself, taking the demon with him.

In the book, however, Father Karras doesn’t beat Regan.

He actually convinces the demon to possess him by taunting it, by insulting the demon’s pride.

Chris and Reagan MacNeill in bed in The Exorcist

I guess so; in fiction the artist has poetic license."

An image of Leslie Odom Jr. in Hamilton and Chris MacNeil looking shocked in The Exorcist

The priest arriving in The Exorcist

Chris MacNeil confronts the possessed girl in The Exorcist Believer

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