In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Chris Farrell,, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman discuss 1973's horror classic 'The Exorcist' as part of their Halloween Countdown. The trio delves into their first-time viewing experience, notable scenes and themes, the movie's impact, and behind-the-scenes trivia. They also explore the psychological and religious elements, the implications of the film's budget and box office success, and the cultural significance that has made 'The Exorcist' a touchstone in the horror genre.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:13 First Impressions of The Exorcist
00:44 Director's Cut and Movie Budget
01:58 Personal Reactions to the Movie
02:43 Character Analysis
04:02 Key Scenes and Plot Points
09:33 Behind the Scenes Trivia
10:42 Parodies and Cultural Impact
11:53 Theories and Speculations
13:53 Movie's Practical Effects and Editing
15:59 Iconic Scenes and Reactions
18:04 The Ending and Its Interpretation
20:29 Sequels and Their Reception
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.