The Exorcist is a religious horror film released in 1973. The film was directed by William Friedkin and stars Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Ellen Burstyn. It is based off of William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel of the same name. It is the first film in The Exorcist series and the first film in the Trilogy of Faith.
In the film, the daughter of an actor is possessed by the spirit of an ancient demon king. Two priests are eventually called to exorcise the child, a task which they underestimate.
Victims[]
- Burke Dennings - Pushed out of a window and down a staircase by Pazuzu off-screen.
- Mrs. Karras - Died from an illness off-screen.
- Father Lankester Merrin - Died from a heart attack caused by Pazuzu.
- Father Damien Karras - Jumped out of a window and fell down a staircase after being possessed by Pazuzu.
Deaths[]
- Total - 4
- 3 Male
- 1 Female
Kill Counts[]
- Pazuzu - 3
Notes[]
- Although Father Damien Karras is seen in The Exorcist III, his spirit was expelled from his body after being possessed by Pazuzu.
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Novels The Exorcist Trilogy of Faith |