The Exorcist Thread. All 5 Films. - Blu-ray Forum

OrlandoEastwood · 08-31-2009, 08:46 AM

All right, for the life of me, I still haven't seen The Exorcist 3. Does anyone know how good it is compared to the other 4 films?

smith1921 · 08-31-2009, 08:56 AM

maybe the second best movie. much better than the second but most movies are better than that

OrlandoEastwood · 08-31-2009, 09:01 AM

Yeah, Exorcist 2: The Heretic was better than Exorcist: The Beginning, in my opinion. Since I haven't seen the third film, this how I rank them.

1. The Exorcist
2. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
3. Exorcist 2: The Heretic
4. Exorcist: The Beginning

Clark Kent · 08-31-2009, 02:47 PM

Exorcist 3 is the second best movie in the franchise. Exorcist II is one of the worst movies I have ever seen, period.

Mr.White · 08-31-2009, 02:59 PM

There is only one Exorcist for me, the classic original!

AKORIS · 08-31-2009, 02:59 PM

I agree that EXORCIST 3 is the second best of the series-- but I would
add that when I first saw it in the theatre I was very disappointed and thought it was boring!

I think I was expecting more spectacle than a moody psychological thriller.
I rediscovered the movie on video and now think it's an excellent film.

Ator the Invincible · 08-31-2009, 03:45 PM

Exorcist 3 is much better than the other 3 sequels/prequels, but doesn't approach the greatness of the original. Still, judged on its own terms, it's a good movie and definitely worth watching.

I'd rank them:
1) The Exorcist
2) Exorcist 3
3) Dominion
4) Exorcist: The Beginning
5) Exorcist 2

rghuxley · 08-31-2009, 05:34 PM

In my opinion, I would say there are two different versions of the original:

1. Original Cut
2. The Version You've Never Seen.

I would put TVYNS, above the orgininal because I thought there were more scenes going into Regan's decent into possession.

That being said, I would rank as follows:

1. TVYNS
2. The Original Cut
3. Exorcist 3
4. Dominion
5. The Beginning

DONT EVEN WATCH HERETIC. That WAS THE WORST MOVIE EVER!!!!

Cremildo · 01-01-2021, 08:47 PM

jess1581 · 01-01-2021, 08:56 PM

The Exorcist TC
The Exorcist III: Legion
The Exorcist TVYNSB
Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Dominion << yeah sorry, wasn't good enough to compete even with Legion, wasn't bad enough to be an interesting failure like Heretic. It wasn't entertaining in a schlocky way like The Beginning, and of course isn't remotely terrifying like the original. Cerebral as it was, it was also a cure for insomnia. A slog of a nothing that didn't even bother to illicit any emotion or visceral thrill. Vacuous. I definitely see why Morgan Creek hit the panic button.

Gacivory · 01-01-2021, 09:04 PM

The Exorcist
Exorcist 3: Theatrical
Legion The Exorcist 3)
Exorcist 2
Dominion
Exorcist The Beginning

AKORIS · 01-01-2021, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jess1581

The Exorcist TC
The Exorcist III: Legion
The Exorcist TVYNSB
Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Dominion << yeah sorry, wasn't good enough to compete even with Legion, wasn't bad enough to be an interesting failure like Heretic. It wasn't entertaining in a schlocky way like The Beginning, and of course isn't remotely terrifying like the original. Cerebral as it was, it was also a cure for insomnia. A slog of a nothing that didn't even bother to illicit any emotion or visceral thrill. Vacuous. I definitely see why Morgan Creek hit the panic button.

I was soooooo disappointed with that one. When I heard it was gonna be more moody and psychological than Renny Harlin's version and with Paul Schrader involved... I thought it was gonna be a classic! What a letdown! Harlin's attempt was mediocre as well.

I'd rather watch Exorcist II than either of them.....

s2mikey · 01-01-2021, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.White

There is only one Exorcist for me, the classic original!

Yeah - I was able to stream Exorcist 3 on Amazon Prime last month and I have to be honest: It wasnt nearly as good as I as expecting with quite a bit of praise being said about it. Sort of cheesey. George C. Scotts character was entirely unlikeable. I really didnt get into the Brad Dourif / Father Karras act either. Just not into it.

Its worth a watch but Id never watch it again. The rest of the Exorcist films are atrocious.

AKORIS · 01-01-2021, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Yeah - I was able to stream Exorcist 3 on Amazon Prime last month and I have to be honest: It wasnt nearly as good as I as expecting with quite a bit of praise being said about it. Sort of cheesey. George C. Scotts character was entirely unlikeable. I really didnt get into the Brad Dourif / Father Karras act either. Just not into it.

Its worth a watch but Id never watch it again. The rest of the Exorcist films are atrocious.

so, are you saying it's the second best of the series?

EvaDK · 01-01-2021, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

All right, for the life of me, I still haven't seen The Exorcist 3. Does anyone know how good it is compared to the other 4 films?

It's great.

Directed by William Peter Blatty (the writer of the original) himself, only his second and last time in the directors chair. Just like the Die Hard franchise, 1 and 3 are the ones; forget the rest.

Alister_M · 01-01-2021, 11:03 PM

Exorcist II and III are mostly useful as a source of soundbites on death metal albums.

UniSol GR77 · 01-01-2021, 11:09 PM

Was "The Evil Dead" being considered as an Exorcist rip-off, back in 1982?

Himmel · 01-02-2021, 12:01 AM

I've had the pleasure of experiencing The Exorcist (the version you've never seen) in theaters back in 2000.

The Exorcist, The Exorcist 3 are the better of the franchise.

Lianzantoro · 01-02-2021, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniSol GR77

Was "The Evil Dead" being considered as an Exorcist rip-off, back in 1982?

No, it was considered an Equinox rip-off.

s2mikey · 01-02-2021, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

so, are you saying it's the second best of the series?

Actually - yes. Its watchable and I get that some people really dig it. But not me.

08-31-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	The Exorcist Thread. All 5 Films. All right, for the life of me, I still haven't seen The Exorcist 3. Does anyone know how good it is compared to the other 4 films?

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08-31-2009, 08:56 AM	#2
smith1921 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:madison, wi Blu-ray collection:84 DVD collection:103	maybe the second best movie. much better than the second but most movies are better than that

08-31-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Yeah, Exorcist 2: The Heretic was better than Exorcist: The Beginning, in my opinion. Since I haven't seen the third film, this how I rank them. 1. The Exorcist 2. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist 3. Exorcist 2: The Heretic 4. Exorcist: The Beginning

08-31-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Exorcist 3 is the second best movie in the franchise. Exorcist II is one of the worst movies I have ever seen, period.

08-31-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	There is only one Exorcist for me, the classic original!

08-31-2009, 02:59 PM	#6
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I agree that EXORCIST 3 is the second best of the series-- but I would add that when I first saw it in the theatre I was very disappointed and thought it was boring! I think I was expecting more spectacle than a moody psychological thriller. I rediscovered the movie on video and now think it's an excellent film.

08-31-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:6292 DVD collection:2715	Exorcist 3 is much better than the other 3 sequels/prequels, but doesn't approach the greatness of the original. Still, judged on its own terms, it's a good movie and definitely worth watching. I'd rank them: 1) The Exorcist 2) Exorcist 3 3) Dominion 4) Exorcist: The Beginning 5) Exorcist 2

08-31-2009, 05:34 PM	#8
rghuxley Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:505 Blu-ray reviews:5	In my opinion, I would say there are two different versions of the original: 1. Original Cut 2. The Version You've Never Seen. I would put TVYNS, above the orgininal because I thought there were more scenes going into Regan's decent into possession. That being said, I would rank as follows: 1. TVYNS 2. The Original Cut 3. Exorcist 3 4. Dominion 5. The Beginning DONT EVEN WATCH HERETIC. That WAS THE WORST MOVIE EVER!!!!

01-01-2021, 08:56 PM	#10
jess1581 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:550 Blu-ray collection:2332 Blu-ray reviews: 73	The Exorcist TC The Exorcist III: Legion The Exorcist TVYNSB Exorcist: The Beginning Exorcist II: The Heretic Dominion << yeah sorry, wasn't good enough to compete even with Legion, wasn't bad enough to be an interesting failure like Heretic. It wasn't entertaining in a schlocky way like The Beginning, and of course isn't remotely terrifying like the original. Cerebral as it was, it was also a cure for insomnia. A slog of a nothing that didn't even bother to illicit any emotion or visceral thrill. Vacuous. I definitely see why Morgan Creek hit the panic button.

01-01-2021, 09:04 PM	#11
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5611 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	The Exorcist Exorcist 3: Theatrical Legion The Exorcist 3) Exorcist 2 Dominion Exorcist The Beginning

01-01-2021, 11:03 PM	#16
Alister_M Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:352 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:5	Exorcist II and III are mostly useful as a source of soundbites on death metal albums.

01-01-2021, 11:09 PM	#17
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	Was "The Evil Dead" being considered as an Exorcist rip-off, back in 1982?

01-02-2021, 12:01 AM	#18
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	I've had the pleasure of experiencing The Exorcist (the version you've never seen) in theaters back in 2000. The Exorcist, The Exorcist 3 are the better of the franchise.

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