The Exorcist - #17 Top Scariest Movies According to Science

In this episode of Scream Creeps, the hosts delve deep into the iconic and terrifying film, The Exorcist. They discuss the science behind the movie's ranking as the 17th scariest film, the impact of previous viewings on the horror experience, and the balance between character development and horror elements. The cast and production of the film are also explored, along with the mixed reviews and controversy it generated. The hosts analyze the creepy and disturbing scenes, the reception and legacy of the film, and the themes and symbolism it presents. They also discuss upcoming horror movies and the preservation of The Exorcist. In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie 'The Exorcist' and share their thoughts on its scare factor. They also talk about different expectations for horror movies and how preconceived notions can affect the viewing experience. The hosts then share their personal experiences with horror movies and how their perception of fear has changed over time. They also discuss the use of audio in horror movies and its impact on creating a sense of anticipation. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming movies to be discussed and a promotion of other content on their website and YouTube channel.

Takeaways

• The Exorcist is considered one of the scariest films of all time, ranking 17th according to science.
• Previous viewings of horror movies can impact the scare factor, as familiarity with the genre and its tropes can diminish the fear.
• The Exorcist was a groundbreaking film that pushed boundaries and shocked audiences, leading to mixed reviews and controversy.
• The film's creepy and disturbing scenes, along with its themes of religion and faith, have left a lasting impact on the horror genre.
• The Exorcist is preserved as a historically significant film, recognized for its cultural and artistic value.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Exorcist

01:51 The Science Behind the Ranking

03:06 The Impact of Previous Viewings

04:28 Character Development vs. Horror

05:44 The Cast and Production

07:14 Mixed Reviews and Controversy

10:44 The Creepy and Disturbing Scenes

13:42 Reception and Legacy

18:07 Themes and Symbolism

21:35 Religion and Faith

23:38 Upcoming Horror Movies

27:27 Preservation of The Exorcist

29:44 Discussion about the Exorcist movie

31:25 Different expectations for horror movies

32:23 Personal experiences with horror movies

33:31 The use of audio in horror movies

34:14 Upcoming movies to be discussed

35:07 Promotion of other content and conclusion