Genres Horror Drama
Keywords washington dc, usa based on novel or book exorcism religion and supernatural possession priest satan paranormal phenomena demon roman catholic church psychotic demonic possession macabre crisis of faith religious horror supernatural horror provocative dramatic suspenseful audacious bold frightened horrified possessed child

Synopsis

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

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Director & Writers

William Friedkin
William Friedkin
Director
William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty
Novel
William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty
Screenplay

Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil
Linda Blair
Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Father Lankester Merrin
Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Bill Kinderman
William O'Malley
William O'Malley
Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
Kitty Winn
Kitty Winn
Sharon Spencer
Barton Heyman
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein
Peter Masterson
Peter Masterson
Dr. Barringer
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings

Recommended Films

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Hour of the Wolf
Hour of the Wolf
1968
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The Night Visitor
The Night Visitor
1971
Starring Max von Sydow

Appears in Lists

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