The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. The film stars Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow & Jason Miller. The story follows the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests.