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LMAO this was supposed to be scary???

posted 7 years ago by StannisTheMannis (146)
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Quite possibly one of the most boring and unintentionally, hilarious films I've ever seen. Not once did this crapfest give any hint of being the scariest movie of all time. I kept expecting it to pick up at some point, but it just became an over the top comedy once the demon showed up in the girl. The only scary part was when that one phone rang, being louder than it should've been. I know baby boomers want to feel like movies from their generation were the best, but sorry, this is not one of those movies.

[–] whynotwriteme (7815) 4 years ago

The OP reveals their taste in horror with the following quote and reveals why they think The Exorcist was not scary:

The only scary part was when that one phone rang, being louder than it should've been.

The Exorcist was sorely lacking in Jump Scares. That's what the horror audience of today wants and expects.

The thought of an invisible world of demons who can take over an innocent young child and force her to perform unspeakable acts does nothing for them. Give them the sophisticated thrills of loud noises and sudden appearances instead.

[–] radarlove73 (120) 3 years ago

whynotwriteme yes, you are spot on, the fact that the OP jumped at the loud phone ring shows what kind of films they favour.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

It's lost its impact since 73, but I know what you mean.

The ripoffs and sequels haven't helped

[–] diezman (2241) 4 years ago

One of the most unsettling movies I've ever seen. To each his own.

[–] ozz969 (384) 4 years ago

Depends on how you define scary. Shock value? This movie has both shock value and mental, thought provoking ideas. It doesn''t have the "scream value" of current movies but I like movies that make you think.

[–] rateater (10247) 4 years ago

a movie like this would freak me out after i watch it, once i was alone in my bed in the dark and my mind started to wander.

[–] nmitrione (293) 4 years ago

I am technically not a baby boomer ... but close. I would definitely put this in my top 10 scary movies list. I am curious what are in your top 5?

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

You lack the cultural background necessary to appreciate this movie. No offense, just facts. Non-religious upbringing, right?

[–] Burgershmurger (1461) 4 years ago

In 1973, the Exorcist was an absolute novelty. People had never seen anything like this before: the makeup, the obscenities, the possession of an innocent girl. It was as shocking as Psycho in 1960.