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$441.3 million The Exorcist is a 1973 American adapted by from his 1971, directed by, and starring,,,. The film is part of franchise. The book, inspired by the 1949, follows the of a 12-year-old girl and her mother's attempts to win her back through an exorcism conducted by two priests.
The adaptation is relatively faithful to the book, which itself has been commercially successful (earning a place on ). The film experienced a troubled production; even in the beginning, several prestigious film directors including and turned it down. Incidents such as the toddler son of one of the main actors being hit by a motorbike and hospitalized attracted claims that the set was cursed. The complex special effects used, as well as the nature of the film locations, also presented severe challenges. The film's notable psychological themes include the nature of faith and the boundaries of maternal love. The Exorcist was released theatrically in the United States by on December 26, 1973. The film was initially booked in only 26 theaters across the U.S., although it soon became a major commercial success.