This unstoppable publishing phenomenon was the inspiration behind one of the most successful horror movies of all time.
Now, fifty years since its publication, it remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers..
Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist continues to engross and disturb readers. .and a reflection of our innermost fears. .
The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture.
The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS\'s Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story.
In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema.
In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater.
On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks.
Soon after its publication, The Exorcist became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations.
Timeless and terrifying, The Exorcist is a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for nearly half a century.
When sweet Regan\'s behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate.
Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child\'s demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty\'s iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.
C.
A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one.
Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist remains one of the most controversial novels ever written.
What an excellent day for an exorcism...
The ensuing battle between a doubt-ridden priest and the unspeakable horror within the girl is a classic war of good versus evil.
A powerful presence has taken possession of the 12-year-old daughter of a film star.
This unstoppable publishing phenomenon was the inspiration behind one of the most successful horror movies of all time
