The Exorcist
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Release Year
1973
Runtime
122 min
Audience Score
7.7
Genres
Horror
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When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
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