The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist (1973) remains the definitive supernatural horror, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture—a first for the genre—and grossing $441 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. Director William Friedkin's documentary-style approach, including firing blanks to provoke genuine shock from actors, created a visceral authenticity that triggered documented fainting and panic in theaters.

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