"The Exorcist" is a horror movie released in 1973, directed by William Friedkin and based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty. The movie follows the story of a young girl named Regan (played by Linda Blair) who becomes possessed by a demon, and the efforts of a priest named Father Karras (played by Jason Miller) to save her.

The movie begins with an archeological dig in Iraq, where a statue of a demon named Pazuzu is found. At the same time, in Georgetown, Washington D.C., Regan begins exhibiting strange behavior, such as speaking in tongues, displaying superhuman strength, and levitating. Her mother, Chris (played by Ellen Burstyn), seeks medical help but the doctors cannot find anything physically wrong with Regan. As Regan's behavior becomes increasingly violent and bizarre, Chris turns to a local priest named Father Damien Karras for help.

Father Karras initially dismisses the idea of possession, but after witnessing Regan's behavior, he begins to suspect that she is indeed possessed by a demon. He seeks permission from the church to perform an exorcism and is granted permission by Father Merrin (played by Max von Sydow), an experienced exorcist who arrives from Iraq to assist Karras.

The exorcism proves to be difficult, as the demon inside Regan resists their efforts and even physically attacks the priests. Regan's condition continues to deteriorate and Father Karras begins to doubt his own faith, blaming himself for not being able to save her. Finally, during the exorcism, Father Merrin dies of a heart attack and Father Karras sacrifices himself to save Regan, allowing the demon to possess him instead.

In the end, Regan is saved and the demon is expelled from her body. Father Karras dies from his injuries, and the movie ends with Chris and Regan leaving the house where the exorcism took place.

"The Exorcist" was a groundbreaking movie for its time, and it remains a classic in the horror genre. The movie was controversial upon its release due to its graphic and disturbing content, including scenes of violence and profanity. However, it was also praised for its exceptional performances, particularly by Linda Blair as Regan and Max von Sydow as Father Merrin. The movie was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound. It has since been hailed as one of the scariest movies ever made and continues to be watched and discussed by horror fans and film enthusiasts alike.

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