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The Exorcist

What’s Aged the Worst?

Slow opening; some effects; Exorcist II; Linda Blair’s later career; dangerous directing methods; Burke as party guest

In the discussion (5)
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  • The slow opening and some dated effects are criticized; Exorcist II is described as a notorious failed change of direction.
  • Exorcist 3 is praised, while the prequel production involving Paul Schrader and Harlin is described as strange.
  • Blair’s post-film career is reserved for later discussion; a Toyota Pazuzu story is a joke, and the gray jogging sweatsuit receives affectionate attention.
  • The hosts describe injuries to the actresses, a gun fired near Miller, and the director striking the real priest before his scene.
  • Burke’s drunken and confrontational party behavior is criticized with some nostalgia.