Followed by
Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
The Exorcist III (1990)
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
Edited into
Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV)
Spin off
The Ninth Configuration (1980)
- The character of Billy Cutshaw appears in both films
References
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Casablanca (1942)
Body and Soul (1947)
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Onibaba (1964)
Othello (1965)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Referenced in
"Biography: Satan: Prince of Darkness" (????)
- Example of Satan in 20th Century film.
"The Directors: The Films of William Friedkin (#2.13)" (????)
"The Odd Couple: The Exorcists (#4.12)" (1973)
- Movie title used in title
Seytan (1974)
- Turkish remake
"Mary Tyler Moore: Ted Baxter Meets Walter Cronkite (#4.21)" (1974)
- Murray makes an exorcist joke -- the film was in release when this episode was aired
Fantasy Girls (1974)
- The title is mentioned.
Black Christmas (1974)
"Sanford and Son: Going Out of Business (#4.6)" (1974)
- Fred considers capitalizing on this movie's popularity by naming his memoir "The Junkcorcist."
Chi sei? (1974)
L'anticristo (1974)
I Don't Want to Be Born (1975)
Exorcismo (1975)
"Saturday Night Live: Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (#1.7)" (1975)
- Mentioned in Richard Pryor's monologue
Schulmädchen-Report 10: Irgendwann fängt jede an (1976)
Virgin Snow (1976)
- The title is mentioned.
"The Bionic Woman: The Ghost Hunter (#1.13)" (1976)
- Similar plot points and camera angles during arrival and moving bedposts scenes
Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
The Omen (1976)
"Saturday Night Live: Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (#2.9)" (1976)
- Referenced by Laraine Newman in 'Unknown talents of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players'
The Sentinel (1977)
Suspiria (1977)
Martin (1977)
Spectre (1977) (TV)
Good Against Evil (1977) (TV)
Cauchemares (1977)
Oh, God! (1977)
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Curse of Bigfoot (1978) (TV)
- "film about devil possession" mentioned in dialogue
Alucarda, la hija de las tinieblas (1978)
Halloween (1978)
"Saturday Night Live: Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers (#4.6)" (1978)
- Mentioned during the Tomorrow show
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
The Amityville Horror (1979)
Time After Time (1979)
"Mork & Mindy: Dr. Morkenstein (#2.5)" (1979)
- When Chuck the robot turns his head around, Mork makes a Linda Blair joke.
The Godsend (1980)
Private Benjamin (1980)
Mo deng tian shi (1981)
"B.J. and the Bear: S.T.U.N.T. (#3.12)" (1981)
- Travis reminds B.J. that a lot of strange things happened on the set during the filming of this horror classic.
Puss 'n Boots (1982)
- Quoted by Priscilla in front of the mirror
Poltergeist (1982)
Zapped! (1982)
Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
- Many scenes and situations recall the earlier film.
Arpa colla (1982)
- A film copie is shown
The Returning (1983)
Charade (1984)
Ghost Busters (1984)
The Census Taker (1984)
Dead End (1985)
- Zombie priest silhouetted under street light
Weird Science (1985)
- tubular bells plays when Gary and Wyatt wake up
High School Spirits (1986)
- this movie and Linda Blair is mentioned.
Scream Greats, Vol. 2: Satanism and Witchcraft (1986)
- Shows the poster for this.
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987)
- A poster is visible.
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
- Characters and plot events are mentioned in the dialogue.
Innerspace (1987)
"Perfect Strangers: Night School Confidential" (1987)
- Balki says, "I'm gonna show you something that's gonna make your head spin like Linda Blair", a reference to her role in this movie.
"Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/James Taylor (#13.9)" (1988)
- Scene immitated by Robin Williams
Beetle Juice (1988)
- Beetlejuice: "I've seen The Exorcist about 167 times"
Poltergeist III (1988)
The Great Outdoors (1988)
- Chet says he expects the twins' heads to spin around and vomit pea soup
The Dead Pool (1988)
The 'burbs (1989)
"Beppie: De kogel door de kerk (#1.10)" (1989)
- Mentioned by Patient Kroos
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
- Harry's line: "Uh...Baby spitting up, exorcist baby!"
Parenthood (1989)
Look Who's Talking (1989)
The Channeler (1990)
- Scott is called Linda Blair behind his back in reference to his apparent posession.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Moon Zero Two (#2.10)" (1990)
- Dr. E holds up a toothpaste dispenser with Linda Blair's head on it and says, "Your mother flosses in hell!"
"The Golden Girls: The Mangiacavallo Curse Makes a Lousy Wedding Present (#5.23)" (1990)
- The film is mentioned by name.
Playroom (1990)
- Character references in dialogue.
Fear in the Dark (1991) (TV)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991) (V)
- Scene immitated by Robin Williams
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Something for Nothing (#2.12)" (1991)
- Will: "Let's just get out of here before Linda Blair's head starts spinning around"
The Trial of Jeffrey Dahmer (1992) (V)
- This film is referenced by name and talked about during the trial.
There's Nothing Out There (1992)
Meatballs 4 (1992)
- During a came of Sharades, Wes to choke on popcorn when it's his turn. He moves his head fast and tries to scream, Ricky says "The Exrocist!"
Seedpeople (1992)
- Mentioned by Tom.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (#5.9)" (1992)
- Tom (as a dead body lies at the bottom of a flight of stairs): "Father Karras!"
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV)
Dracula (1992)
The Making of '...And God Spoke' (1993)
- A man takes a doll, starts spinning it's head around and imitating Regan in "The Exorcist" saying, among other things "Your mother knits socks that smell!"
"Keeping Up Appearances: Let There Be Light (#4.7)" (1993)
- When Daddy thinks the War is on again and thinks he's talking to his long dead colonel, Rose says "It's like he's posessed. It's like that movie, The Exorcist."
"The X Files: Space (#1.8)" (1993)
- Lt. Col. Marcus Aurelius Belt decides to jump off his hospital room window to kill the 'spirit' possessing his body.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Wild World of Batwoman (#6.15)" (1993)
- title mentioned
"Hangin' with Mr. Cooper: For Whom the Heck the Bell Tolls (#2.13)" (1994)
- mentioned by Mark
"The Nanny: Schlepped Away (#1.15)" (1994)
- The film is mentioned by name.
"The X Files: Miracle Man (#1.17)" (1994)
- Mulder says Scully must have liked this movie and Scully admits it's one of her favorites
Clifford (1994)
A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)
Empire of the Censors (1995) (TV)
- the film is discussed and poster shown
The Bitch Is Back (1995)
- The doll screams "Fuck me, fuck me!!" while droling and vomiting
Violet's Visit (1995)
- "that thing upstairs is not my daughter"
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
- When Jan's "Inner Voice" says "Watch my head spin!"
"The Nanny: Dope Diamond (#3.3)" (1995)
- Fran mentions an exorcist when Maxwell talks about turning heads.
Toy Story (1995)
The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) (V)
- Spielberg compares The Extra Terrestrial to another encyclopedic term, the exorcist
Trainspotting (1996)
Children of the Corn: The Gathering (1996) (V)
- Mary Anne says she doesn't want to see childrens' heads turning 360 degrees or puking green pea soup (as in The Exorcist).
The Craft (1996)
The Nutty Professor (1996)
The Frighteners (1996)
Scream (1996/I)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Teacher's Pet (#1.4)" (1997)
- Is referenced in the dialogue: "We're talking full-on Exorcist twist."
Volcano (1997)
Commandments (1997)
The Ice Storm (1997)
Spawn (1997)
- The Clown heads to spin around
Wishmaster (1997)
- One of the sculptures in Beaumont's collection is the statue of Pazuzu, the demon from The Exorcist.
"I'm Alan Partridge: Watership Alan (#1.3)" (1997)
- Alan says a man with no vocal cords sounds like the girl in the Exorcist.
Ishq (1997)
- While pretending to be a ghost, Raja wears makeup similar to the possessed Regan, and his head spins around.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: I Only Have Eyes for You (#2.19)" (1998)
- Referenced in the dialogue: "Are you crazy? I saw that movie - even the priest died!"
Images of Helen (1998)
"Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast: Vivis Versuchung (#3.2)" (1998)
- Walter mentions the movie.
SLC Punk! (1998)
- A Character mentions the film
Strangeland (1998)
- Captain Howdy was the name of the ghost Linda Blair claimed to be talking to through the Ouija board in The Exorcist
Practical Magic (1998)
"Home Improvement: Tim's First Car (#8.8)" (1998)
- Tim and Jill recall movies they saw while dating
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V)
- mentioned once
Ringmaster (1998)
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999) (V)
- mentioned by Jeremy Bulloch
Witchouse (1999) (V)
- a girl says that the witch is an 'Exorcist' (because she looks like Linda Blair in that movie)
"The Simpsons: Viva Ned Flanders (#10.10)" (1999)
- In church, Moe splashes himself with holy water and says "Aaah! It burns!" like Linda Blair's character in The Exorcist.
Bostock's Cup (1999) (TV)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
- Dr. Evil says he needs a young priest and an old priest when his chair starts spinning uncontrollaby, then he says "The power of Christ compells you"
"HBO First Look: The Haunting (#6.6)" (1999)
- mentioned once
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
- State pageant agents compare the excessive vomiting to the demonic possession of Regan MacNeil
Stir of Echoes (1999)
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Strange Justice (1999) (TV)
Stigmata (1999)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (#11.3)" (1999)
- Servo: (a bed start to shake) Bought the bed from Linda Blair.
Kolobos (1999)
- A character mentions Linda Blair by name and refers to her character's rotating head in The Exorcist.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Living Conditions (#4.2)" (1999)
- Xander says "Wait, are you saying that Buffy's been doing a Linda Blair on us because Kathy's been sucking her soul?"
Guest House Paradiso (1999)
Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV)
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
Prison of the Dead (2000) (V)
- "Linda Blair was possessed by the Devil and they had to call the Exorcist"
Sexorcist (2000) (V)
- similar title
The Convent (2000)
"Angel: I've Got You Under My Skin (#1.14)" (2000)
- When exorcism is first mentioned, Cordelia talks about heads spinning around . Later, preparing the actual exorcism Cordelia says: "Are we expecting any big vomiting here? I saw the movie."
Scary Movie (2000)
- Bobby said he was watching this movie on TV
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000) (TV)
- A screen name in the chat room is 'whydemi'-a quote and reference from the film.
Bless the Child (2000)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Pilot (#1.1)" (2000)
- Grissom makes reference to a line by a character in The Exorcist
Possessed (2000) (TV)
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
"Dark Angel: Blah Blah Woof Woof (#1.7)" (2000)
- Max says she'll "go Linda Blair" a reference to Blair's character Regan in The Exorcist
What Women Want (2000)
Amando de Ossorio: el último templario (2001) (V)
- The film is mentioned.
"Grounded for Life: Devil with a Plaid Skirt (#1.4)" (2001)
- Sean, Eddie, Jimmy, and Henry go to see The Exorcist.
Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001) (VG)
Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001)
The Others (2001)
The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (2001) (TV)
- Mentioned by name
The Omen Legacy (2001) (TV)
Rick Baker: Alien Maker (2002) (V)
Honogurai mizu no soko kara (2002)
"Glory Days: The Devil Made Me Do It (#1.2)" (2002)
- mentioned by Ellie
Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002) (TV)
Hot Dog (2002/I)
- The lead character says she wish she got possessed by the devil like the girl in The Exorcist.
No debes estar aquí (2002)
Cheerleader Ninjas (2002)
- title mentioned by character
Minority Report (2002)
"Mission Hill: Unemployment: Part 2 (#1.7)" (2002)
- Andy mentions it in dialogue
Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV)
- mentioned once
Dead Above Ground (2002)
- Jason says he doesn't want to go to the seance and see Linda Blair impersonations, referring to her character Regan in The Exorcist.
The Ring (2002/I)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bring on the Night (#7.10)" (2002)
- Buffy lists this as an example of evil movies.
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003) (V)
Fresh Meat: The Wounds of 'Wrong Turn' (2003) (V)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
- referenced as part of the documentary
Darkness Falls (2003)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Demon Slayer (2003) (V)
"Futurama: Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles (#5.7)" (2003)
- The Professor names his Gargoyle after the demon from this movie "Pazuzu"
The Fairly OddParents in: Abra Catastrophe! (2003) (TV)
- In one scene, the background music is the theme to The Exorcist
Now Showing: Unforgettable Moments from the Movies (2003) (V)
- film clip
Tarnation (2003)
- mentions the original film as well as quotes from the sequel.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (2003) (V)
- mentionned once
Buppha Rahtree (2003)
- repeated references, including the character of Father Damian and the green projectile vomiting
"Angels in America" (2003)
"South Park: Raisins (#7.14)" (2003)
- Butters asks a girl to come to his house to watch this film on DVD.
Reflections on Golden Pond (2003) (V)
- mentioned once
The Goodbye Girl (2004) (TV)
- Mentioned when Lucy feels sick.
"Angel: Damage (#5.11)" (2004)
- Harmony: "Looks like this chick's gone all kinds of Exorcist."
"Enterprise: Doctor's Orders (#3.16)" (2004)
- When Phlox keeps hearing strange noises he says: "I should never have let Mr. Tucker talk me into watching 'The Exorcist' last week."
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
- A girl is tied up while in a demon-like state and makes strange noises.
"Tripping the Rift: The Devil and a Guy Named Webster (#1.5)" (2004)
- T'Nuk is posessed and starts vomiting all over the place
Raising Helen (2004)
- Helen calls Pastor Dan "The Exorcist" in clear reference to Father Lankester Merrin from The Exorcist.
"Grim & Evil: Dumb Luck/Nobody Loves Grim (#3.2)" (2004)
- When Grim & Mandy find Billy in his room, he spins his head around and vomits green stuff. Just like Regan does in The Exorcist.
Anna's Eve (2004)
- "They said her head was all twisted around like 'The Exorcist'."
Freak Out (2004)
- Poster features in lead's bedroom,
"E! True Hollywood Story: Curse of the Exorcist" (2004)
- documentary about the making of the film
Going the Distance (2004)
- lines from the movie are quoted
Bad Friend (2004) (V)
- The porn film Jack watches is called "The Sexorcist".
"To kokkino domatio: To hamogelo tis Tzokondas (#1.8)" (2005)
- Dialogue
Horror Business (2005) (V)
- newspaper advertising shown
Constantine (2005)
- Girl possesed by demon, tied in bed, gets an exorcism.
Naturaleza muerta (2005)
- Poster seen in Alex's room.
Sakigake!! Kuromati Kôkô: The Movie (2005)
- A scene referneces the famous "head spin and vomit" as well as many other aspects of that particular scene
The Brotherhood IV: The Complex (2005) (V)
- "you're telling me this is 'The Exorcist'."
Ti piace Hitchcock? (2005) (TV)
- DVD of "The Exorcist" seen on shelf at the video store
Timesplitters: Future Perfect (2005) (VG)
- Deadwina's quote upon being chosen for Arcade Mode
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Mork & Mindy' (2005) (TV)
- Robin Williams compares himself with Linda Blair in the Exorcist
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
- Statue of demon Pazuzu at entrance to "freak" party Harry arrives at, flying high on Demerol.
Demon Hunter (2005)
- priest is killed trying to exorcise demons from possessed girl in her house
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
- In the end of the movie the girl that was turned into a blueberry when walking out of the factory with her mom took the same pose as the girl in the Exorcist when she was posessed by satan
Love for Rent (2005)
- In 20. minute, the doctor makes a joke checking if Sofia can turn her head around and saying "...seeing if you're the exorcist..."
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
- The churchyard has the same statue of Pazuzu as the one featured in The Exorcist
Ghost of Mae Nak (2005)
- possessed person levitates above bed, projectile vomits, is exorcised
Fear of the Flesh: The Making of 'The Fly' (2005) (V)
- mentioned once
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) (TV)
- Referenced by name
"The Thick of It: (#1.6)" (2005)
- Hugh compares Malcolm's tirades to a scene from the Exorcist.
An American Haunting (2005)
- crucifix flies off the wall because of an evil force
"Stargate: Atlantis: The Hive (#2.11)" (2005)
- Dr. Beckett says he feels "like the priest from The Exorcist".
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
- Explicitly mentioned by a character
"Jeopardy!: (#22.80)" (2005)
- correct response in "Scary Movies" category
"To kokkino domatio: I theousa ki o alitis: Part 1 (#2.4)" (2006)
- dialogue
Santeria: The Soul Possessed (2006) (V)
- girl is possessed and speaks with a demon's deep voice/holy water used to exorcise her
Zzyzx (2006) (V)
- A character hallucinates that he's falling down the famous staircase from The Exorcist
Requiem (2006)
- film's poster is shown in a cinema showcase in background of scene
The Devil's Disciples (2006) (V)
- This film is referenced by name and promotional materical is featured.
Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (2006)
- DVD seen in pawn shop
"ER: Lost in America (#12.17)" (2006)
- Open reference by a character
Gorillaz: Live in Manchester (2006) (TV)
- The pazouzou statue is drawn in some of the artwork on screen.
Chain Reaction (2006) (V)
- "It's like a scene out of the...Exorcist."
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) (TV)
- Referenced by name
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV)
- title listed under Ellen Burstyn's name
Bug (2006)
- In one scene, Peter Evans (Michael Shannon), shakes on a bed just like Regan (Linda Blair) did in The Exorcist, also directed by William Friedkin.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- When Mystique mimics other people to tease investigators, one of them asks where a certain character is. She suddenly turns into Magneto and says: "In here. With us.", much like the possessed Regan in The Exorcist.
Nightmare Man (2006)
- being possessed mentioned "spinning head and all"
Shadows of Suspense (2006) (V)
- mentioned once
Building the Inferno: Nobuo Nakagawa and the Making of 'Jigoku' (2006) (V)
- Katsura mentions going to the premiere with Nakagawa.
Never Sleep Again: The Making of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (2006) (V)
- Title referenced.
"Gilmore Girls: That's What You Get, Folks, for Makin' Whoopee (#7.2)" (2006)
- Zach says that he got a parasite in Mexico that made him "barf Linda Blair style."
Everything Will Be Ok (2006)
- A famous line from the movie is mentioned
5ive Girls (2006)
- evil spirit knocks crucifix off wall/door shuts by itself to keep someone from getting in room where another person is being attacked by spirit
Gorillaz: Phase Two - Slowboat to Hades (2006) (V)
- The "Rock It" video features the Pazuzu statue from this film.
The Tripper (2006)
- Characters mention confusion between the character Regan being possessed and Ronald Reagan.
Running with Scissors (2006)
- the cinematography of Dr. Finch's first appearance is an homage to the similar first appearance of Father Merrin in "The Exorcist."
"Supernatural: The Usual Suspects (#2.7)" (2006)
- Dean says that the detective (played by Linda Blair) reminds him of someone and that he could go for some pea soup.
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)
- mentioned once
"Bones: The Headless Witch in the Woods (#2.10)" (2006)
- Booth: I'm just saying, you know, I see a lot of weird things. It was like, you know, Exorcist weird, Elm Street weird.
Kaba kutob kilabot: mga kwentong kababalaghan (2006) (TV)
- Albert Martines quoted a line from the movie, and made mentioned of Exorcist.
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006)
- priest says to the zombies "The Power of Christ compels you"
The Exorsister (2007)
- by subject matter
Drive Thru (2007)
- Mentioned in the dialogue.
Hack! (2007)
- Ricky names The Exorcist as his favorite horror movie.
"Una familia de diez: La dieta (#1.14)" (2007)
- Mentioned by name by Placido.
"Reaper: Charged (#1.2)" (2007)
- Sock says to Sam: "Mornin', Linda Blair!" and asks him if he can rotates his head 360°
"A Haunting: Ghost Hunter (#4.9)" (2007)
- Jamie mentions the movie
Great Bolshy Yarblockos! Making 'A Clockwork Orange' (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Chick Chop Flick Shop (#8.5)" (2007)
- Mentioned by Dr. Robbins.
"Criminal Minds: Lucky (#3.8)" (2007)
- JJ mentions the movie by name.
"The Amazing Race: Please, Lord, Give Me Milk (#12.3)" (2007)
- One of the guys describes his partner as the Exorcist with head spinning
'Hot Fuzz': The Fuzzball Rally (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
Darkness Waits (2008)
- a character is looking at an ad for the movie "the excorcist" in a magazine.
Caos calmo (2008)
- Pietro mentions "the green vomit in The Exorcist"
"Fila ton vatraho sou: (#1.17)" (2008)
- Mentioned on dialogue
"October Road.: Hat? No Hat? (#2.10)" (2008)
- Hannah mentions watching The Excorcist as a kid and being scared for weeks.
"Hrysa koritsia: (#1.15)" (2008)
- dialogue
"Ghost Whisperer: Horror Show (#3.15)" (2008)
- Mentioned as a student's most feared horror film.
Son of Sam (2008) (V)
- Father Duncan's entrance is very similar to Father Merrin's
Ikaw pa rin: Bongga ka boy! (2008)
- A character says she reminded him of Linda Blair in Exorcist.
The Happening (2008)
- "The old lady's acting all 'Exorcist'-y."
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)
- Line "The power of Christ compels you!"
My Longest Day (2008)
- used as an example of a scary moment
The House Bunny (2008)
- Shelley does a weird voice and a girl says "You hired the Exorcist"
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (2008) (VG)
- During the Limozeen game, Strong Bad says, "The power of rock compels you!"
"I polykatoikia: Itan mia fora ena thriller... (#1.9)" (2008)
- Title mentioned
The Rebound (2009)
- The kids mention the movie
"Criminal Minds: Demonology (#4.17)" (2009)
- The movie is mentioned by name.
"Life on Mars: All the Young Dudes (#1.15)" (2009)
- Mention is made in the episode of watching "The Exorcist" on VCR
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Mosters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (#1.5)" (2009)
- Ellen says The Haunting In Connecticut (2009) takes a little bit of The Exocist
Ghost Busters (2009) (VG)
- The extra Vigo quote in the PlayStation 2 version: "This isn't Ghostbusters. This is The Exorcist!" Max von Sydow (Father Merrin in The Exorcist) is apparently the voice of Vigo in the game.
[Rec] 2 (2009)
- The demonic possession theme, and some dialogues as well
"Glee: The Rhodes Not Taken (#1.5)" (2009)
- Referring to pregnancy and vomiting, Terri says that she performs a "Linda Blair impersonation every 15 minutes at work."
"The X Factor: (#6.13)" (2009)
- Simon Cowell remarked the performance by John & Edward was "The worst live performance I've ever sat through in all these years of doing the show. But I'm going to give you this... In the same way I reacted to the first time I watched The Exorcist, I didn't like it but I wanted to watch it again".
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.35)" (2009)
- mentioned by John Cusack as one of his favorite horror movies
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.49)" (2009)
- Jay displays a Chinese bootleg "Scarface" DVD with a plot description of "The Exorcist" on the cover
Featured in
"The Directors: The Films of William Friedkin (#2.13)" (????)
"Don Adams' Screen Test: Tarzan/Public Enemy/Hurricane/Casablanca (Pilot)" (1975)
- extract
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)
Terror in the Aisles (1984)
L'effrontée (1985)
- Playing when Jean takes Charlotte out to the movies. (We hear but don't see any of it.)
Precious Images (1986)
The 'burbs (1989)
The Horror Hall of Fame (1990) (TV)
Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1991) (TV)
The Secrets of Dick Smith (1991) (TV)
"20/20: Exorcism" (1991)
- Shows clips of this film while explaining how it helped to bring the concept of exorcism back into the public eye.
The Witches of Eastwick (1992) (TV)
- At the end of the pilot, all the characters sit on the couch together in front of the TV to watch "The Exorcist".
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
Hollywood Halloween (1997) (TV)
Monster Mania (1997) (TV)
- Film clips included
In the Grip of Evil (1997) (TV)
Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond (1997) (TV)
- Includes footage from
The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998) (TV)
"The O'Reilly Factor: (1999-02-09)" (1999)
- Clips of this film are show during talk with Father LeBar.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
- This film is #3 on the list.
CinéMagique (2002)
- one of the doors Martin Short mistakenly opens on the titanic
Between Two Worlds (2002) (V)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV)
- Regan MacNeil is #9 on the "Villains" list.
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary (2003)
- There is archive from this film present in this mockumentary.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Voted as a scary moment
The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV)
- number 91
Exorcist: The Beginning - Behind the Scenes (2005) (V)
- Renny Harlin talks about the movie
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) (TV)
- Clips are shown
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) (TV)
- Clips are shown
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)
- excerpt in movie
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Chases (#1.12)" (2007)
- brief clip shown when discussing William Friedkin films
Indie Sex: Censored (2007) (TV)
- A clip is shown
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
- Clips of this film are shown during talk about exorcisms.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008) (V)
- clips
Dostana (2008)
- The characters are shown watching this movie during the song "Jaane Kyun"
Spoofed in
L'esorciccio (1975)
White House Madness (1975)
- The exorcism scene is spoofed.
"Saturday Night Live: Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (#1.7)" (1975)
- Spoofed in Exorcist II
Queen Kong (1976)
Ruby (1977)
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978)
Mag-toning muna tayo (1981)
- The head rolling on the exorcist scene was a spoof of the movie.
The Evil Dead (1981)
Modern Problems (1981)
Poltergeist (1982)
Class Reunion (1982)
- Theres a girl who worships the Devil and has demonic powers and talks like the girl from the Exorcist
Wacko (1982)
- Tony Schlongini does a headspin like Regan in The Exorcist
Hysterical (1983)
Whoops Apocalypse (1986)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
The Duxorcist (1987)
Curse of the Queerwolf (1988)
Beetle Juice (1988)
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988)
- the head turning 360 degrees, the Devil voice, floating up in the air (all this during the "Duxorcist" segment_
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (1989) (VG)
- first boss is a girl whose head rotates and spins
Transylvania Twist (1989)
- When Marissa is possesed she spits soup and quotes Linda Blair
Problem Child (1990)
Repossessed (1990)
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (#2.3)" (1990)
- Maggie's head turns around several times like the girl in the Exorcist.
Teenage Exorcist (1991)
Stay Tuned (1992)
Ghostwatch (1992) (TV)
Il silenzio dei prosciutti (1994)
- In The Exorcist Motel, we see the hotel clerk's head spinning
New Nightmare (1994)
La tache (1995)
- exorcist sequence
Runaway Brain (1995)
- The shot of Mickey arriving at Dr. Frankenollie's home is an imitation of the shot in which Father Merrick arrives at the McNeil home
El día de la bestia (1995)
Toy Story (1995)
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997) (VG)
- Emergency exorcism kit
Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
"Courage the Cowardly Dog: The Demon in the Mattress/Freaky Fred (#1.4)" (1999)
- Muriel pukes green slime, turns her head 360 degrees and qoutes the film with the line "she's in here with us."
El váter susurra (2000) (V)
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV)
- Billy Crystal's Opening Skit
Scary Movie (2000)
- The "Look, if it's about that time I puked green slime and masturbated with a crucifix, it was my first keg party, Bobby! " line/Cindy makes 'Exorcist' roars while having sex with Bobby
Faccia di Picasso (2000)
Little Nicky (2000)
"Spaced: Change (#2.2)" (2001)
- Amber's tirade at the beginning spoofs "The Exorcist."
Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001) (VG)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
- The opening scene at the Hell House
"Undergrads: Risk (#1.12)" (2001)
- opening archeology scene
Viernes 13: XXL (2001) (V)
- possessed girl with "Fuck me" written on her body as theme from movie plays
"Family Guy: Screwed the Pooch (#3.13)" (2001)
- In the courtroom Peter is faced with a hard decision. Mr Pewterschmidt is nodding yes, Louis is nodding no, and Regan from the Exorcist is there with her head spinning
"Family Guy: Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother? (#3.14)" (2001)
- When Chris starts to speak in "street" Peter starts to sprinkle him in holy water and saying "The Power of Christ compeles you" like in the Exorcist
How High (2001)
- The puke scene is spoofed when Tuan tries Silas' truth-serum.
"Abenobashi mahô shôtengai: Huge Reversal?! Abenobashi Hollywood Shopping Arcade (#1.12)" (2002)
- Mune-mune twists her neck and pukes green goo.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002) (VG)
- Shadow Mario sticks out a huge, ugly tongue at Mario, like what the Demon does in The Exorist.
The Master of Disguise (2002)
Strangers in the Night (2002)
- dialog: "your mother knits socks in hell!"
Silver Scream (2003) (V)
- the posession scene.
Chick Flick: The Miracle Mike Story (2003)
- Parody movie poster shown in in the film of "The Eggsorcist."
My First Wedding (2004)
- as a distraction, Nick pretends to be possessed (he whips his head back and forth since he can't turn it all the way around, he suddenly moves his body up and down and yells demonic words)
Saved! (2004)
- the music from film "Exorcist" begans to play and Hilary tries to exorcise a evil spirit from Mary
Masikip sa dibdib (2004)
- Spinning head, green vomit, possession and Spider Walk performed by Rufa Mae Quinto copied from The Exorcist.
Conker: Live and Reloaded (2004) (VG)
- When the little girl twist her head and becomes possessed
Son of the Mask (2005)
- The baby spins it's head and barfs just like the real Exorcist.
"Family Guy: The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire (#4.5)" (2005)
- In the Bewitched episode, Darrin is using holy water and saying "the power of christ compeles you"
Just Like Heaven (2005)
- An exorcism scene with a guy that looks like Father Merrin, shouting "the power of Christ compels you!"
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XVI (#17.4)" (2005)
- At the end of the 1st segment we find it was all Homer's dream then Lisa says "You're just possessed by the Devil" and he starts to do lots of things from this film including spinning his head around 360 degrees after getting sprinkled with holy water.
"Happy Tree Friends" (2006)
- Cub's head spins around and barfs on Pop and Lumpy.
Dieter - Der Film (2006)
- Verona sitting on bed. Her head turning by 180 degrees and her speaking iwith the devil's voice
Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) (V)
- Featured in the Antiques Roadshow parody.
The XXXorcist (2006) (V)
- A horror-porno parody of the Exorcist
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
- puke scene is spoofed in a Miami bar
"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Exorcism (#5.5)" (2007)
- Teller dresses up as a possessed Regan
Shrek the Third (2007)
- Comically protracted green projectile vomiting
"My Gym Partner's a Monkey: The Frog Principal/Meet the Spidermonkeys (#4.1)" (2007)
- Beaver twist his head then barfed.
"Happy Tree Friends: Read 'Em and Weep (#2.1)" (2007)
- When Cub twist his head and throws up on Pop
Death of a Ghost Hunter (2007)
- Colin grabs a crucifix and points it at Yvette while saying "The power of Christ compels you! Back, demon spawn!"
"The Boondocks: Stinkmeaner Strikes Back (#2.4)" (2007)
- the shot of Father Merrin arriving at the house is recreated
"Nip/Tuck: Magda and Jeff (#5.10)" (2008)
- during a hospital TV show, a patient's vomit is green as music from 'The Exorcist' plays
"The Angry Video Game Nerd: Super Mario Brothers 3 and 'The Wizard' (#3.7)" (2008)
- When the Super Mario Bros.3 game get's possessed, the Exorcist is spoofed.
"South Park: The Ungroundable (#12.14)" (2008)
- Butters says "The power of Christ compels you!" to the vampire kids
"Psych: The Devil Is in the Details... And the Upstairs Bedroom (#4.4)" (2009)
- As "The Exorcist" theme plays, Father Westley approaches Lucy's house in a shot spoofing Father Merrin's entry into Regan's home.
"Monk: Mr. Monk and the Voodoo Curse (#8.7)" (2009)
- The arrival of Reverend Jorgensen at the end of the third act - a man in a dark coat and hat on a foggy street lit only by street lamp - matches the arrival of Father Merrin in The Exorcist.
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