Content & Trigger Warnings for The Exorcist (1973)
9 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Exorcist (1973) contains 9 content warnings : Religious persecution, Blood / medical gore, Body horror, Jump scares, Needles / medical procedures, Vomit / emesis (emetophobia), Explicit sexual content / nudity, Child abuse / harm to children, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Blood / medical gore (severity 4/5), Body horror (severity 5/5), Vomit / emesis (emetophobia) (severity 5/5), Explicit sexual content / nudity (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Religious persecution | 2/5 | Referenced | Religious faith is challenged and tested through demonic possession, with Catholic priests confronting evil |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Blood / medical gore | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic scenes of blood and self-harm inflicted during the possession sequences |
| Body horror | 5/5 | Depicted | Disturbing physical transformation and possession imagery. |
| Jump scares | 3/5 | Depicted | Classic horror scares. |
| Needles / medical procedures | 3/5 | Depicted | Medical testing scenes. |
| Vomit / emesis (emetophobia) | 5/5 | Depicted | The possessed girl projectile vomits in iconic scenes that are central to the film's horror |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic sexual imagery with crucifix. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 5/5 | Depicted | Child subjected to horrific possession. |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Self-inflicted injuries. |
Identity & Discrimination
Religious faith is challenged and tested through demonic possession, with Catholic priests confronting evil
Phobias & Sensory
Graphic scenes of blood and self-harm inflicted during the possession sequences
The possessed girl projectile vomits in iconic scenes that are central to the film's horror
