Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:51     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid I saw this movie and it destroyed my life. I was terrified and slept with the light on - when I slept at all - for probably a couple of years. I'm a naturally anxiety prone person anyway and seeing this movie kicked off a whole series of anxious, obsessive behaviors in me....

Is it really that scary? By today's standards? I'm not a horror film watcher. I'm wondering if I could, pardon the expression, slay my demons if I watched this again and found it silly, bad effects, whatever. Or is it truly as terrifying as I remember?

Thanks!


Yes. Absolutely. No question. It's not the special effects that make it terrifying - it's the pacing, the music, the plot - the special effects are secondary to all of that.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:50     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
I remember going to see it with my friends during the re-release in the theater and had to hold in my laughter. One of my friends had a similar reaction to you.

So...it's legit scary, but I think the age makes it less scary than it use to be.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:50     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
I saw it when I was a kid, too, and I can't bring myself to watch it as an adult. So let us know when you find out, OP.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:50     Subject: Re:The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love horror movies. I’d say 7/10 on a scary level. The Ring is the one movie that scared the sh*t out of me when I was in high school and I had to sleep with the tv on for over a week!


+1 on Ring


Omg the Ring is terrifying and also a great movie. Scared the shit out of me. Still does even though I'm 20 years older.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:49     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid I saw this movie and it destroyed my life. I was terrified and slept with the light on - when I slept at all - for probably a couple of years. I'm a naturally anxiety prone person anyway and seeing this movie kicked off a whole series of anxious, obsessive behaviors in me....

Is it really that scary? By today's standards? I'm not a horror film watcher. I'm wondering if I could, pardon the expression, slay my demons if I watched this again and found it silly, bad effects, whatever. Or is it truly as terrifying as I remember?

Thanks!


I think it's scary, but regardless, it doesn't really seem worth putting yourself through the trauma of watching it again.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:49     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is actually that scary.




I remember hearing that people who saw it in theaters fainted and many ran out.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:48     Subject: Re:The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:I love horror movies. I’d say 7/10 on a scary level. The Ring is the one movie that scared the sh*t out of me when I was in high school and I had to sleep with the tv on for over a week!


+1 on Ring
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:47     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Are you me? I watched it alone when I was a tween. I am a cradle Catholic, so the movie was a true story to me. I suffered nightmares for months, prayed the Our Father and Hail Mary non stop and have never forgotten it. I rewatched it when I was in my 20's and a recovered Catholic/agnostic. I may have been stoned. Still scared the living crap out of me. I will never watch it again.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:47     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
I'm almost 50, and I saw it as a kid. Till this day, that is the only horror movie I am still afraid of. I can watch all kinds of horror movies, but that one still scares the beejezus out of me. Maybe it's because I am a religious person. Yes, the effects are a bit cheezy compared to today's standards, but it still no less scary, IMO.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:46     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Yes, it is actually that scary.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:45     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
I'd recommend watching a 2 minute clip of it and see how you react. If it feels campy, watch a little more. Also, don't watch with music. The music always makes me SO tense!
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:45     Subject: Re:The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
I love horror movies. I’d say 7/10 on a scary level. The Ring is the one movie that scared the sh*t out of me when I was in high school and I had to sleep with the tv on for over a week!
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:44     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid I saw this movie and it destroyed my life. I was terrified and slept with the light on - when I slept at all - for probably a couple of years. I'm a naturally anxiety prone person anyway and seeing this movie kicked off a whole series of anxious, obsessive behaviors in me....

Is it really that scary? By today's standards? I'm not a horror film watcher. I'm wondering if I could, pardon the expression, slay my demons if I watched this again and found it silly, bad effects, whatever. Or is it truly as terrifying as I remember?

Thanks!


Yes. But that's just one person's opinion.


+2
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:27     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid I saw this movie and it destroyed my life. I was terrified and slept with the light on - when I slept at all - for probably a couple of years. I'm a naturally anxiety prone person anyway and seeing this movie kicked off a whole series of anxious, obsessive behaviors in me....

Is it really that scary? By today's standards? I'm not a horror film watcher. I'm wondering if I could, pardon the expression, slay my demons if I watched this again and found it silly, bad effects, whatever. Or is it truly as terrifying as I remember?

Thanks!


Yes. But that's just one person's opinion.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2020 15:24     Subject: The Exorcist - is it actually that scary?
When I was a kid I saw this movie and it destroyed my life. I was terrified and slept with the light on - when I slept at all - for probably a couple of years. I'm a naturally anxiety prone person anyway and seeing this movie kicked off a whole series of anxious, obsessive behaviors in me....

Is it really that scary? By today's standards? I'm not a horror film watcher. I'm wondering if I could, pardon the expression, slay my demons if I watched this again and found it silly, bad effects, whatever. Or is it truly as terrifying as I remember?

Thanks!