O EXORCISTA (THE EXORCIST, USA, 1973) - The Exorcist is a very slow movie that actually features a full-blown plot, its characters, and their associated arcs. The original ambition of The Exorcist was to scare the world with imagery and concepts never before seen in cinema. Shocking moments that the audience of 1973 could not believe they would ever see on the silver screen (from a major studio, no less.) After 30 years, the movie isn't so shocking because times have changed, and the success of The Exorcist has guaranteed countless imitations in all forms across all boards. However, the Exorcist is still one of the most ambitious horror films ever made, because (are you ready for this?) The Exorcist dares to tell a story.
