The Exorcist (1971)
400 pages 4.2/5 Goodreads
THE CHILLING MOVIE WE COULD NOT FORGET ... The Exorcist changed popular culture forever. Forty years ago, the movie that was based on William Peter Blatty's runaway #1 bestseller—a groundbreaking story of faith and supernatural suspense—held audiences captive. Now this special edition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the iconic film that paved the way for the entire genre that followed it: the unforgettable The Exorcist. --back cover
Author: William Peter Blatty
ISBN: 9780061007224
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Religious persecution (referenced)
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent
Phobias & Sensory
Body horror Needles / medical procedures Vomit / emesis (emetophobia)
Sexual Content
Explicit sexual content / nudity
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Sexual assault / rape
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