The Omen
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The Exorcist
A slow, dread-soaked descent into a family's nightmare, anchored by cold realism and a profound sense of spiritual crisis.
About 1973 film directed by William Friedkin
Genres drama, horror, mystery, thriller, satanic, supernatural horror
Directed by William Friedkin
Written by William Peter Blatty
Starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb, William Peter Blatty, Jason Miller, Kitty Winn, Peter Masterson
Runtime 122 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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