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tiredmike59 · 05-25-2012, 04:30 PM

The Exorcist has some St.louis ties.
Linda Blair was born in St.louis in 1959,same as me.
The case that movie was based on took place in St.louis in 1949.
http://www.prairieghosts.com/exorcist.html
I remembered the stories about that hospital.

catlover79 · 05-25-2012, 06:06 PM

Is it true that Bill Friedkin used the sounds of bees buzzing in the special effects to make the movie even scarier? I've never watched any of the Exorcist movies (I'm too much of a chicken) but I thought that was an interesting tidbit.

JamesG · 05-25-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Is it true that Bill Friedkin used the sounds of bees buzzing in the special effects to make the movie even scarier? I've never watched any of the Exorcist movies (I'm too much of a chicken) but I thought that was an interesting tidbit.

Yes that's true.

You should give it a shot, The Exorcist is a great film. It's also good to try to push oneself.

Mr. Television · 05-25-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Is it true that Bill Friedkin used the sounds of bees buzzing in the special effects to make the movie even scarier? I've never watched any of the Exorcist movies (I'm too much of a chicken) but I thought that was an interesting tidbit.

I first saw it on commercial tv in the 70's and it was the scariest movie I ever saw. lol

UMFaninMD · 05-25-2012, 07:55 PM

I actually thought Exorcist III was a lot scarier than the first (dodging tomatoes) but this is a movie that has its place in history. Also, I can't stand today's modern horror movie effects (music stings, shakycam, static sound effects, constant jump cuts, sudden fading to white) so I'm sure all of that would be used and it's really not necessary, given the content.

catlover79 · 05-25-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Yes that's true.

You should give it a shot, The Exorcist is a great film. It's also good to try to push oneself.

Thanks for confirming that. I have way too many phobias already (bees and their buzzing among them) so I think I'll take a pass on it. I can't bring myself to watch any Hannibal Lector movies, either.

JamesG · 05-26-2012, 12:35 AM

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Thanks for confirming that. I have way too many phobias already (bees and their buzzing among them) so I think I'll take a pass on it. I can't bring myself to watch any Hannibal Lector movies, either.

I know of many people who are not horror fans; either they don't like being scared, don't like gore and violence, and most of them love The Silence of the Lambs.

I personally think it's one of the best films ever made.

JamesG · 05-26-2012, 01:00 AM

Did anyone here see Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist?

It's the only Exorcist film that I haven't seen.

catlover79 · 05-26-2012, 01:19 AM

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I know of many people who are not horror fans; either they don't like being scared, don't like gore and violence, and most of them love The Silence of the Lambs.

I personally think it's one of the best films ever made.

Well...maybe someday. I'll let you know.

Retro4Life · 05-26-2012, 12:19 PM

I've read that Friedkin kept everyone on set very on edge. He made sure the temperature was VERY cold during the exorcism scenes so that the 'breath' you see was real; not sure how he reduced the temp.

I also read that he would occasionally fire off a gun during filming just to keep the actors on edge. I imagine it worked!

I agree with JamesG, though, this is a very atmospheric and scary film. I suppose if you are not religious at all it wouldn't pack as much of a wallop, but even if one is 'on the fence' it seems like it would be very disturbing. I really like it a lot.

JamesG · 05-26-2012, 03:37 PM

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Well...maybe someday. I'll let you know.

Is there anything in particular holding you back from the Hannibal films, or are you just like that with horror in general?

I know that some people just can't handle horror films. What I may find to be "nothing" makes some others vomit. For me, I was raised on horror flicks so I was exposed to all this at a very young age.

JamesG · 05-26-2012, 03:45 PM

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I agree with JamesG, though, this is a very atmospheric and scary film. I suppose if you are not religious at all it wouldn't pack as much of a wallop, but even if one is 'on the fence' it seems like it would be very disturbing. I really like it a lot.

I'm not religious and I am into exorcist/demonic possession films.

I guess, to me, it's like with ghost flicks. You don't have to believe in ghosts to be creeped out from watching a ghost thriller, especially from the films that claim to be "based on true events".

If the film is done well then it will appeal to everybody, regardless of personal beliefs, and that's what it is with The Exorcist.

Torgo · 05-28-2012, 10:58 AM

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I'm not religious and I am into exorcist/demonic possession films.

I guess, to me, it's like with ghost flicks. You don't have to believe in ghosts to be creeped out from watching a ghost thriller, especially from the films that claim to be "based on true events".

If the film is done well then it will appeal to everybody, regardless of personal beliefs, and that's what it is with The Exorcist.

I'm not religious either and I find The Exorcist scary. I agree, you don't have to believe in things to find them scary.

Torgo · 05-28-2012, 10:59 AM

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I actually thought Exorcist III was a lot scarier than the first (dodging tomatoes) but this is a movie that has its place in history.

That's not an unpopular opinion amongst the horror community, there's quite a few people that feel the same way as you about part III.

Torgo · 05-28-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Is it true that Bill Friedkin used the sounds of bees buzzing in the special effects to make the movie even scarier? I've never watched any of the Exorcist movies (I'm too much of a chicken) but I thought that was an interesting tidbit.

If you want a good laugh watch Exorcist II...a great unintentional comedy.

05-25-2012, 06:06 PM	#17
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05-26-2012, 12:19 PM	#25
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I've read that Friedkin kept everyone on set very on edge. He made sure the temperature was VERY cold during the exorcism scenes so that the 'breath' you see was real; not sure how he reduced the temp. I also read that he would occasionally fire off a gun during filming just to keep the actors on edge. I imagine it worked! I agree with JamesG, though, this is a very atmospheric and scary film. I suppose if you are not religious at all it wouldn't pack as much of a wallop, but even if one is 'on the fence' it seems like it would be very disturbing. I really like it a lot.
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05-25-2012, 04:30 PM	#16
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	The Exorcist has some St.louis ties. Linda Blair was born in St.louis in 1959,same as me. The case that movie was based on took place in St.louis in 1949. http://www.prairieghosts.com/exorcist.html I remembered the stories about that hospital.

05-25-2012, 07:55 PM	#20
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	I actually thought Exorcist III was a lot scarier than the first (dodging tomatoes) but this is a movie that has its place in history. Also, I can't stand today's modern horror movie effects (music stings, shakycam, static sound effects, constant jump cuts, sudden fading to white) so I'm sure all of that would be used and it's really not necessary, given the content.

05-26-2012, 01:00 AM	#23
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	Did anyone here see Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist? It's the only Exorcist film that I haven't seen.