The Exorcist: The Complete Anthology (1973-2005)

[Kaiju]

Never seen Dominion or Exorcist 2. Exorcist 3 is pretty damn eerie though.

Is the set worth getting? I've heard terrible things about Exorcist 2.

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

Never seen Dominion or Exorcist 2. Exorcist 3 is pretty damn eerie though.

Is the set worth getting? I've heard terrible things about Exorcist 2.

I personally, really like Exorcist II, my favorite after the original - but I know it is probably the least well received in the series. Overall, I think they are all reasonably good films. Worth it in my opinion, but may be harder to say if you haven't seen them all yourself.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by Thomas Irwin

I personally, really like Exorcist II, my favorite after the original - but I know it is probably the least well received in the series. Overall, I think they are all reasonably good films. Worth it in my opinion, but may be harder to say if you haven't seen them all yourself.

I've only seen the original, part III, and Renny Harlin's film. The latter is kinda meh, but they each have their scary moments.

For the right price, I suppose I'd get it.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

Never seen Dominion or Exorcist 2. Exorcist 3 is pretty damn eerie though.

Is the set worth getting? I've heard terrible things about Exorcist 2.

If you don't already have the first film, $25 for this set is a no-brainer. I have the first film on blu-ray, and while the other films pale in comparison, I still think this set is worth the price.

[ryanmj1993]

I tried watching Exorcist III the other night and it just bored me. That being said I still can't call it a bad movie. It has it's moments but it's just not for me.

[hatter76]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

Never seen Dominion or Exorcist 2. Exorcist 3 is pretty damn eerie though.

Is the set worth getting? I've heard terrible things about Exorcist 2.

I love Exorcist 3.

Exorcist 2 is a mater of opinion, it's an interesting film when you think about the ideas and concepts presented in the film, but it's nothing like the first or 3rd film.

Dominion is a more slow paced and subtle film like 1 and 3, but a bit too slow and subtle at times, Thematically Dominion is a very good movie, the pace is like an older film, and in a sense that's fitting considering it takes place a few decades before the first movie, and the although the Movie uses some CGI, it's not over the top, it was done in a more old fashioned manner.

but there are little things in the movie, like touching a rock and it obviously being foam, stuff like that would have been fixed digitally if the movie had gotten a Standard Post Production.


The Manifestation of the Demon is very different, and is actually intriguing conceptually and thematically, but not enough time really focused on that part, the Demon looks very different, but it shows it's ugly pale white face a time or 2. the Demon is not Vulgar at all, it doesn't use profanity.

but the circumstances and setting are also different, so the tactics are different, in this movie, Father Merrin is someone that could be tempted, but obviously that changes during by the End, so by the time of the original movie, there is no playing nice with Merrin, he is Faith is strong enough to fight the Demon, but his physical health is not.

I think the Demon should have turned ugly and go on a rampage during the Exorcism, that's where some reshoots, or additional filming should have been done too beef it up. but thematically it's still works.


it's really just matter of opinion, and depends on what your seeking from an exorcist movie, and how you define an exorcist movie.



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[Corner Camping Noob]

just realized i've NEVER seen exorcist 2! even in dvd form, i skipped the heretic. I love 1, 3 and the modern ones though.

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by Corner Camping Noob

just realized i've NEVER seen exorcist 2! even in dvd form, i skipped the heretic. I love 1, 3 and the modern ones though.

What is your avatar?

[MifuneFan]

[Dylan34]

The original is far from horrible im certain of that.

[tommynorcal]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

aaaaaaahahahahahahahaha this has to be a genius troll

[Donl1282]

Sorry to change the subject but can someone explain what is so special about the Exorcist that makes it such a classic? I saw this when I was 14 and thought it was boring and didn't find it scary at all. The Omen on the other hand I thought was creepy and very entertaining with a great soundtrack and death scenes. I mean what is so special about a movie involving demonic possessions? I fail to understand why this film gets so much praise.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Sorry to change the subject but can someone explain what is so special about the Exorcist that makes it such a classic? I saw this when I was 14 and thought it was boring and didn't find it scary at all. The Omen on the other hand I thought was creepy and very entertaining with a great soundtrack and death scenes. I mean what is so special about a movie involving demonic possessions? I fail to understand why this film gets so much praise.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Sorry to change the subject but can someone explain what is so special about the Exorcist that makes it such a classic? I saw this when I was 14 and thought it was boring and didn't find it scary at all. The Omen on the other hand I thought was creepy and very entertaining with a great soundtrack and death scenes. I mean what is so special about a movie involving demonic possessions? I fail to understand why this film gets so much praise.

Are you kidding?

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Sorry to change the subject but can someone explain what is so special about the Exorcist that makes it such a classic?

Two words: Pea soup.

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

This man has no idea what he's talking about and it's glorious.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

This man has no idea what he's talking about and it's glorious.

For real, E2 is down right shameful. I'll watch it anyway though when my set comes in.

[TripleHBK]

I've watched the first 3 films more times then I can remember, and have owned (and still do in some cases) several dvds of them. With that said, I've only watched The beginning once and it disappointed me greatly, more so than The Heretic, however that was when the film first arrived on DVD. I've yet to see Dominion, so I'm looking forward to these 2 films the most to see if I enjoy them more now. I'm almost certain I will as my appreciation for film in general has increased dramatically since that time.

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by Dylan34

For real, E2 is down right shameful. I'll watch it anyway though when my set comes in.

I know I'm the "dissenting opinion" here, but I love this film. Owning the original digibook already, this is the only film I'm really buying the set for, other than for the sake of completeness. I like owning complete series. Though I enjoy them all, Boorman is a favorite director of mine, and Morricone one of my favorite composers. As well, I feel this film has a very appealing cast. The story can be a bit out there, but I appreciate the fact that it marches to a different drum, in a sense.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by Thomas Irwin

I know I'm the "dissenting opinion" here, but I love this film. Owning the original digibook already, this is the only film I'm really buying the set for, other than for the sake of completeness. I like owning complete series. Though I enjoy them all, Boorman is a favorite director of mine, and Morricone one of my favorite composers. As well, I feel this film has a very appealing cast. The story can be a bit out there, but I appreciate the fact that it marches to a different drum, in a sense.

Hey, everyone likes what they like right? Even though i have the digibook and the 40th anniversary, im buying for all of them but mainly the 3rd since that's my favorite after the original.