The Exorcist (1973) | Ep. 83 - Part 2
About this episode
The episode continues the discussion on The Exorcist, covering the crew, screenplay, and the real-life case that inspired it.
Two composers were thrown off the film before Friedkin found thirty seconds of Tubular Bells by accident. Luke, Matt, and Westy continue the story, heading up the stairs to that bedroom. In Part 2 we cover the crew, Blatty's screenplay and the real 1949 case behind it, Owen Roizman's flatly-lit refusal to hide anything from you, and Dick Smith, who get inventive when testing his mechanical. All of that before the exorcism, the reception and the legacy. Plus the hosts' verdicts and scores. Part 1 is where the unease takes hold: Iraq, Friedkin, the cast. Worth starting there if you haven't listened already. Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron: Join the ATRM Community We're available on any podcast platform: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify YouTube: Subscribe to our channel We're across all major social channels too: Twitter: @ATRightMovies Instagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie group Bluesky…
People in this episode
Hosts: Luke, Matt, Westy
Topics covered
- The Exorcist
- film crew
- screenplay
- exorcism
- film legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Friedkin
Books & works: The Exorcist, Tubular Bells
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