- Actors: Stellan Skarsgård, Gabriel Mann, Billy Crawford, Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy
- Directors: Renny Harlin
- Writers: Alexi Hawley, Caleb Carr, William Peter Blatty, William Wisher Jr.
- Producers: David C. Robinson, Guy McElwaine, James G. Robinson
- Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 1 Mar 2005
- Run Time: 114 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00065HKLG
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45,867 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
- #60 in Film & TV > Horror > Devils, Demons & Exorcisms
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's hard to be cruel to the film in light of the troubled production history - and it's a fool that continues to compare every sequel to the original (the 70's are dead, folks - studio and audience tastes have changed).
The film is quite well paced, the performances are - generally - strong, but it is let down by a ridiculous exorcism at the end that veers into OTT campery that would make Joel Schumacher blush!
If anything, the film suffers from being the dumbed down version that the studio wanted instead of Paul Schrader's original (now released as "Dominion").
Extras are limited, but Harlin's commentary is frank and the trailer is noteworthy because it's for Dominion!
Not as terrible as everybody makes out - but more of a curio than something you'd like to own because it's a fantastic film. It isn't, but it isn't the worst movie ever made either.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was actually quite impressed with this prequal, a lot of background storey to take in, sometimes gets a little heavy, but where this movie shines, is from the half way point to the end, where things really start to happen, there was no expense spared on shocking and voilent scenes in this film, especially the hyena scene. And has a great twist too.
Watch it for the nasty scene's at least, its well worth it
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite good overall. Forget all the silly stuff about comparing it to the original; I don't know why people feel re-makes, sequels, prequels etc somehow devalue an existing film, in this case The Exorcist. Don't watch them if you feel your thoughts or feelings for one film are going to be sullied by watching another film altogether. The rest of us are capable of seperating in our minds one piece of work from another and appreciating them (or not) in isolation and as two seperate pieces of work.
Anyway, The Exorcist The Beginning charts Father Merrin from the original Exorcist hired to find an artifact in the ruins of an ancient church somewhere in Africa after the Second World War and discovering that this place is where Lucifer fell to Earth upon being cast out from heaven. Some of the CGI effects are a little ropey, most of the other special effects are perfectly fine, the story is also perfectly acceptable although I would agree with another respondent that the final scene is over long and rather over done. It's not the original Exorcist of course but who expected that? It's just a reasonably good horror film about the devil, possession etc with nods to both The Exorcist and The Omen amongst others and is an entertaining two hours or so watch.
Anyway, The Exorcist The Beginning charts Father Merrin from the original Exorcist hired to find an artifact in the ruins of an ancient church somewhere in Africa after the Second World War and discovering that this place is where Lucifer fell to Earth upon being cast out from heaven. Some of the CGI effects are a little ropey, most of the other special effects are perfectly fine, the story is also perfectly acceptable although I would agree with another respondent that the final scene is over long and rather over done. It's not the original Exorcist of course but who expected that? It's just a reasonably good horror film about the devil, possession etc with nods to both The Exorcist and The Omen amongst others and is an entertaining two hours or so watch.
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A good night in, not as good as Dominion though.
I couldn't decide which film to buy so I bought both this and the alternative version (Dominion) as used disks on Amazon at great prices. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stressed_Eric72
I was possesed with boredom!
After reading the reviews on Amazon, I was expecting this film to be quite good -not as good as the original, but good none the less.
About 10 minutes in, I was bored. Read more
About 10 minutes in, I was bored. Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by dosn't matter who I am
Mindlessly entertaining
Mindlessly entertaining prequel starring the always dependable Stellan Skarsgard. I wasn't expecting much but have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 3 July 2008 by D. Brusca
rubbish
a rare film. in only the first minute of this film it is clear that it will be complete and utter drivel. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2008 by Hambletta-Maud
No masterpiece, no classic, but still a pretty good genre movie.
It is unclear to me why this movie was slashed by the professional film critics. (Rotten Tomatoes gives it only 10%). Read more
Published on 17 April 2007 by Ivan Lietaert
Actually Good!!!!!!
I rented this with the view that "I ll see it to say I ve seen it but I bet its rubbish!!!". I have to say I was really suprised at how good this actually was. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2006 by IG's
A frightening Indiana Jones
I was expecting to be jumping out of my skin at this movie but actually found that the plot was good, the acting was good, the sets were good and there were real jump out of your... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2006 by Mr. Stuart J. Mcadams
Funniest film I've seen for a long time
If you're after a scary film then don't choose this. Has to be the funniest scary movie I've seen in a while.
Published on 16 Mar 2006 by "mrsmiff"
Very entertaining
This is a fantastic prequel to the awesome Exorcist. Excellent acting and great twist at the end. Scary as well. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2006 by Mr. R. A. Simpson
Dont listen to art house leftie critics!
This film is a good horror to watch with the lights out and the kids in bed. Forget the critics who base everything around the original and then analyse every little thing. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2005 by M. Wilding
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