The Exorcist

1973 · William Friedkin · 122m

The Exorcist

When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her.

Body horror· strongVomiting· strongSelf-harm· strongStrong language· strong

Timestamps below are for the Theatrical cut (2h 2m).

Film timeline

3 markers
01:10:00
Strong warning

Body horror

Spider-walk staircase sequence.

01:10:0002:02:00 total
01:25:00
Strong warning

Body horror

Head-rotation scene.

01:25:0002:02:00 total
01:05:00
Strong warning

Vomiting

Famous projectile vomit scene.

01:05:0002:02:00 total
00:00:0001:01:0002:02:00
Body horror· strong

Disturbing transformations and physical contortions.

01:10:00

Spider-walk staircase sequence.

01:25:00

Head-rotation scene.

Vomiting· strong

Extended on-screen vomiting (pea soup).

01:05:00

Famous projectile vomit scene.

Self-harm· strong

A scene of religious self-mutilation.

Strong language· strong

Heavy profanity, much of it religious in nature.

On screen — you see it. Heard, not seen — it happens off camera but you hear it. Aftermath only — you see the result, not the event. Off screen — not shown and not heard.

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