The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | PART 1

When The Exorcist hit theatres in 1973, it created a sensation beyond anyone's comprehension; a tide of reactions so extreme, they barely seem believable today. Frequently cited as the best horror movie of all time, and widely regarded as one of the most shocking and controversial events ever to meet the big screen; it’s hard to deny the cultural, social and historical influence The Exorcist has had. In this four part series I explore the various factors that contributed to the film’s enormous legacy, ranging from its artistic prowess, social-political implications and the many controversies surrounding the film and its release. Part 2:    • The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | PART 2   Part 3:    • The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | PART 3   Part 4:    • The Exorcist: The Making of a Legend | Part 4   DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for research and education purposes only. All trademarked materials belong to their respective owners. Website ► https://www.jamesehenderson.com Instagram ►   / jameshendersonvideo   Help support my work, including future videos: https://ko-fi.com/jameshendersonvideo Music used in this video: Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield Bucket of Blood by Pino Donaggio Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Sebastian Bach The Boogie Man by Todd Rollins Cash on Demand by Wilfred Josephs The Stalkwalk by Gene Page Clips used in this video: The Exorcist | Washington News Report (1974 B-Roll Footage):    • Video   The Exorcist | Audience Lines (1974 B-Roll Footage):    • Video   Watch Millennials React To The Exorcist | Never Seen | NowThis:    • Video   The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07r... Exorcist 1973 Home Movies Featuring Makeup Effects by Dick Smith:    • Exorcist 1973 Home Movies Featuring Makeup...   The Exorcist Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1974 Oscars:    • The Exorcist Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1974...   Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time | WatchMojo:    • Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time   20 Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time | Looper:    • 20 Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time   The Exorcist - re:View | RedLetterMedia:    • The Exorcist - re:View   Cultural Impact of The Exorcist:    • Cultural Impact of The Exorcist 1973   Archive Imagery courtesy of Martin Smith: https://theexorcistproject.wordpress.... Further reading: 25 Underrated Horror Films (and The Exorcist) | Paul Counelis The Exorcist: BFI Modern Classics | Mark Kermode Reel Terror: The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred-Year History of Classic Horror Films | David Konow Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture | Kendall R. Phillips American Horrors: Essays on the Modern American Horror Film | Gregory Waller The Exorcist (1973) Directed by William Friedkin. Distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Thanks/Acknowledgements: Ieuan Franklin Will Todd Lily Coull Rebecca Bond Amber McAuley Martin Smith Kayleigh Benham Nicola and Stuart Henderson