I just wanted to take a moment and say hi to everyone.

My first experience with the exorcist was back in the 1970's when it was first
released. I was on a date with an old boyfriend and actually it was a first date
though I knew him well from school. I was somewhat familiar with the subject
material having grown up with a fascination for SF,
fantasy and horror books and movies.

I enjoyed the movie immensely though I don't know how enjoyable it was to watch
back then. My boyfriend on the other hand despised this movie but he only
admitted it to me a few years later. All I can remember was sitting beside him
embarrassed because of his very verbal reactions to the movie. But I must say,
he wasn't the only one. At the time there was alot of hype in the press
regarding audience reactions, eg. fainting, vomiting etc.
I never saw any of that but I do remember several people leaving the theatre
during the movie.
I think the fact that I was female and obviously enjoying the movie kept my
boyfriend rooted to his seat but he would have walked out if I hadn't been
there.Being a good catholic boy, I think the movie bothered him on a deeper
level. I also was raised catholic but am more liberal in my views.

Since then, I've seen it several times on TV, and on video.
The opening scene still gives me goosebumps.

Pat

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