The film was immensely popular and incredibly successful when it debuted.
Since its release, it has served as an inspiration for countless movies and the horror genre at large.
The original film spawned several sequels and even a television show.
Even the music needed to be something that would put audiences on edge.
Intriguingly, the music actually came from an experimental album calledTubular Bellsby Mike Oldfield.
The Director and Extended Cuts are also out there ready to view.
It’s hidden moments like those that can be spotted in those later editions if viewers look closely.
The character Chris MacNeil constantly wears a bracelet with a horseshoe on it.
Usually, the symbol would indicate good luck.
But it was so complicated to put together.
The sequel toThe Exorcistinvolved another possession, but this time the child involved did not look monstrous.
It can be spotted in the living room.
The viewer doesn’t see how it makes its way up to Regan’s bedroom.
Most likely, this was a technical error.
Or it could just be more indication of Regan’s supernatural ability to make objects move on a whim.
Pazuzu Statues
Pazuzu is the central antagonist in the classic horror movie.
He is considered the king of demons and the demon that ultimately wound up possessing Regan.
There are images and statues of Pazuzu hidden in the movie.
If fans look carefully, they will see them stashed away in certain frames and moments of the movie.
He helped direct a student film and was a babysitter for Regan one night.
Unfortunately for poor Burke, he winds up dead by being tossed out a window.
It is heavily implied that Pazuzu killed Burke while possessing Regan, which seems like the most obvious answer.
One in particular depicts Hansel and Gretel attempting to escape the witch.
The witch and Regan are dressed in the same colors when audiences see it there.
Another shows the Big Bad Wolf dressed as the grandma, meaning the wolf has already infiltrated the house.
All of this alludes to the fact that Regan has already been possessed by Pazuzu.
The voice is enough to give audiences the chills, but creating it wasn’t an easy process.
The chilling sound that accompanies it comes from an unlikely source.
Death.they actually used an old, cracked leather wallet that had cards in it.
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