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5 Second Movies: Exorcist (2008)
movie is edited into short comedic clip

Spin-off 

Magdalena, vom Teufel besessen (1974)
German version of "The Exorcist" except for the final exorcism scene.
The Ninth Configuration (1980)
The character of Billy Cutshaw appears in both films

References 

Casablanca (1942)
Onibaba (1964)

Referenced in 

Men Behaving Badly: The Tape
Title mentioned by Jamie refering to an Owl turning it's head
The Odd Couple: The Exorcists (1973)
Movie title used in title
Seytan (1974)
Turkish remake
The Sexorcist (1974)
Title reference
Mary Tyler Moore: Ted Baxter Meets Walter Cronkite (1974)
Murray makes an exorcist joke -- the film was in release when this episode was aired
The Carol Burnett Show: Episode #7.20 (1974)
Basic plot of this show's "As the Stomach Turns" sketch about a young girl being possessed based on premise of film.
Fantasy Girls (1974)
The title is mentioned.
Sanford and Son: Going Out of Business (1974)
Fred considers capitalizing on this movie's popularity by naming his memoir "The Junkcorcist."
Are You Being Served?: Coffee Morning (1975)
Mrs Slocombe refers to the film by name.
Exorcismo (1975)
The Passions of Carol (1975)
the theme from The Exorcist ("Tubular Bells") is played
Sharon's Baby (1975)
Saturday Night Live: Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (1975)
Mentioned in Richard Pryor's monologue
Curse of Bigfoot (1976)
"film about devil possession" mentioned in dialogue
Martin (1976)
Sneak Previews: Taxi Driver/The Man Who Would Be King/Hester Street/The Story of Adele H. (1976)
Roger Ebert calls "The Devil Within Her" (1975) a rip-off of this movie.
Smartie Pants (1976)
Virgin Snow (1976)
The title is mentioned.
The Bionic Woman: The Ghost Hunter (1976)
Similar plot points and camera angles during arrival and moving bedposts scenes
The Omen (1976)
Saturday Night Live: Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (1976)
Referenced by Laraine Newman in 'Unknown talents of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players'
The Sentinel (1977)
Suspiria (1977)
Spectre (1977)
Cathy's Curse (1977)
Alucarda (1977)
Oh, God! (1977)
God refers to movie in court.
Halloween (1978)
Saturday Night Live: Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers (1978)
Mentioned during the Tomorrow show
Soap: Episode #2.20 (1979)
Corinne's possessed baby spits "pea soup" at Chester.
Heavenly Desire (1979)
Title is mentioned by actor Johnnie Keyes.
Mork & Mindy: Dr. Morkenstein (1979)
When Chuck the robot turns his head around, Mork makes a Linda Blair joke.
The Godsend (1980)
B.J. and the Bear: S.T.U.N.T. (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)
Ghostbusters (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.
The Golden Girls: It's a Miserable Life (1986)
Sophia mentions another character who might be possessed like the girl in The Exorcist
Video Violence... When Renting Is Not Enough. (1987)
Video case is shown.
Geometria (1987)
Mother is watching the film on TV
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987)
A poster is visible.
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.
Nightmare Sisters (1988)
The exorcist in "Nightmare Sisters" claims he was the one who actually performed the exorcism in "The Exorcist."
Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/James Taylor (1988)
Scene immitated by Robin Williams
Beetlejuice (1988)
Beetlejuice: "I've seen The Exorcist about 167 times"
The Great Outdoors (1988)
Chet says he expects the twins' heads to spin around and vomit pea soup
The Dead Pool (1988)
Witchcraft (1988)
comment about Father Merrin performing an exorcism
The 'Burbs (1989)
Field of Dreams (1989)
When Ray appears in the early 1970s, Dr. Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham can be seen under a street lamp just like Father Merrin. There is even a stairway like that one from The Exorcist.
Beppie: De kogel door de kerk (1989)
Mentioned by Patient Kroos
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Harry's line: "Uh...Baby spitting up, exorcist baby!"
Parenthood (1989)
Witchcraft II: The Temptress (1990)
comment about Father Merrin performing an exorcism
The Channeler (1990)
Scott is called Linda Blair behind his back in reference to his apparent posession.
Home and Away: Episode #1.457 (1990)
Emma mentions this
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Moon Zero Two (1990)
Dr. E holds up a toothpaste dispenser with Linda Blair's head on it and says, "Your mother flosses in hell!"
Playroom (1990)
Character references in dialogue.
Parker Lewis: Rent-A-Kube (1990)
Movie poster at Mondo Video
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991)
Scene immitated by Robin Williams
Cheers: Achilles Hill (1991)
After spewing out some venemous words, Frasier asks if his head just spun around.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Star Force: Fugitive Alien 2 (1991)
Tom (as a close-up shows a character's bloodshot eyes): "Whoa! Linda Blair all of a sudden!"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Something for Nothing (1991)
Will: "Let's just get out of here before Linda Blair's head starts spinning around"
The Trial of Jeffrey Dahmer (1992)
This film is referenced by name and talked about during the trial.
Clive Barker: The Art of Horror (1992)
Clive Barker mentions this as a favorite, and stills and poster are shown.
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.
Tales from the Crypt: On a Deadman's Chest (1992)
Danny's band name "Exorcist" is a reference to the director's earlier work, The Exorcist (1973).
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (1992)
Tom (as a dead body lies at the bottom of a flight of stairs): "Father Karras!"
Dr. Giggles (1992)
Dr. Giggles stands outside of a house holding his case like Father Merrin
Dracula (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Rebel Set (1992)
Tom (as a priest boards a train): "'The Exorcist'!"
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 (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 (1993)
Lt. Col. Marcus Aurelius Belt decides to jump off his hospital room window to kill the 'spirit' possessing his body.
The Nanny: Schlepped Away (1994)
The film is mentioned by name.
Sjans: Mannenwerk (1994)
Sjaak recounts how he took Ineke to see this movie and she threw up on him
The X-Files: Miracle Man (1994)
Mulder says Scully must have liked this movie and Scully admits it's one of her favorites
Clifford (1994)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Colossus and the Headhunters (1994)
Mike: "It's 'The Exorstickt'"
Homicide: Life on the Street: Extreme Unction (1994)
Frank asks a suspect if she will be spitting up pea soup
Naked Horror (1995)
Statue of Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil shown
The Bitch Is Back (1995)
The doll screams "Fuck me, fuck me!!" while droling and vomiting
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
When Jan's "Inner Voice" says "Watch my head spin!"
The Nanny: Dope Diamond (1995)
Fran mentions an exorcist when Maxwell talks about turning heads.
The Simpsons: Home Sweet Home-Diddily-Dum-Doodily (1995)
In the Flanders' car, Maggie's head rotates 180 degrees.
Toy Story (1995)
When scaring Sid into treating toys nicely Woody (acting as a toy) turns his head all the way around.
The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' (1995)
Title on poster indicating Jaws smashing all previous records
The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)
Spielberg compares The Extra Terrestrial to another encyclopedic term, the exorcist
Trainspotting (1996)
Children of the Corn: The Gathering (1996)
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)
Witchcraft 8: Salem's Ghost (1996)
introduction of the priest is the same
Scream (1996)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Teacher's Pet (1997)
Is referenced in the dialogue: "We're talking full-on Exorcist twist."
Volcano (1997)
Commandments (1997)
The Ice Storm (1997)
Violet's Visit (1997)
"that thing upstairs is not my daughter"
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.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Devil Doll (1997)
Tom: "Martin Scorsese is Mr. French in 'The Exorcist.'"
I'm Alan Partridge: Watership Alan (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 (1998)
Referenced in the dialogue: "Are you crazy? I saw that movie - even the priest died!"
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast: Vivis Versuchung (1998)
Walter mentions the movie.
Biography: Satan: Prince of Darkness (1998)
Example of Satan in 20th Century film.
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
Charmed: Something Wicca This Way Comes (1998)
referenced by Phoebe
Home Improvement: Tim's First Car (1998)
Tim and Jill recall movies they saw while dating
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
mentioned once
Ringmaster (1998)
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999)
mentioned by Jeremy Bulloch
The Simpsons: Viva Ned Flanders (1999)
In church, Moe splashes himself with holy water and says "Aaah! It burns!" like Linda Blair's character in The Exorcist.
The Last Days of the Board (1999)
controversy discussed
Bostock's Cup (1999)
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"
Witchouse (1999)
a girl says that the witch is an 'Exorcist' (because she looks like Linda Blair in that movie)
HBO First Look: The Haunting (1999)
mentioned once
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
State pageant agents compare the excessive vomiting to the demonic possession of Regan MacNeil
Stigmata (1999)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (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 (1999)
Xander says "Wait, are you saying that Buffy's been doing a Linda Blair on us because Kathy's been sucking her soul?"
Sexorcist (2000)
similar title
Juggalo Championshxt Wrestling Vol. 2 (2000)
Mad Man Pondo wears an Exorcist T-shirt.
The Simpsons: Faith Off (2000)
Brother Faith, in healing someone who is sick, says, "The power of Faith compels you!"
The Convent (2000)
Angel: I've Got You Under My Skin (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."
Still Tickin': The Return of A Clockwork Orange (2000)
Mark Kermode mentions the panic about this film in the 1970s.
Scary Movie (2000)
Bobby said he was watching this movie on TV
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000)
A screen name in the chat room is 'whydemi'-a quote and reference from the film.
Prison of the Dead (2000)
"Linda Blair was possessed by the Devil and they had to call the Exorcist"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Pilot (2000)
Grissom makes reference to a line by a character in The Exorcist
Fear, Panic & Censorship (2000)
Mentioned throughout
Behind the Rules of Engagement (2000)
The narrator mentions that William Friedkin also directed this film.
Possessed (2000)
Dark Angel: Blah Blah Woof Woof (2000)
Max says she'll "go Linda Blair" a reference to Blair's character Regan in The Exorcist
Amando de Ossorio: el último templario (2001)
The film is mentioned.
Spin City: The Gambler (2001)
Paul, "The Power of Christ Compels You!"
Grounded for Life: Devil with a Plaid Skirt (2001)
Sean, Eddie, Jimmy, and Henry go to see The Exorcist.
Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001)
"The power of Christ compels you"
Amélie (2001)
The Simpsons: I'm Goin' to Praiseland (2001)
Bart says, "The power of God compels you . . . to give Ned an extra ten bucks!"
Farscape: Losing Time (2001)
John says, "If I'm Linda Blair, why am I telling you guys anything?"
The Others (2001)
Stargate SG-1: Rite of Passage (2001)
Carter mentions heads spinning around.
The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (2001)
Mentioned by name
The X-Files: Dæmonicus (2001)
Mentioned by John Doggett.
Dark Water (2002)
Glory Days: The Devil Made Me Do It (2002)
mentioned by Ellie
Hot Dog (2002)
The lead character says she wish she got possessed by the devil like the girl in The Exorcist.
Cheerleader Ninjas (2002)
title mentioned by character
Mission Hill: Unemployment: Part 2 (2002)
Andy mentions it in dialogue
Baadasssss Cinema (2002)
It is mentioned.
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)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bring on the Night (2002)
Buffy lists this as an example of evil movies.
Demon Slayer (2004)
Futurama: Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles (2003)
The Professor names his Gargoyle after the demon from this movie "Pazuzu"
Sanib (2003)
"Sanib" borrows most of the elements used in William Friedkin's film.
Tarnation (2003)
mentions the original film as well as quotes from the sequel.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Rahtree: Flower of the Night (2003)
repeated references, including the character of Father Damian and the green projectile vomiting
South Park: Raisins (2003)
Butters asks a girl to come to his house to watch this film on DVD.
Reflections on Golden Pond (2003)
mentioned once
The Goodbye Girl (2004)
Mentioned when Lucy feels sick.
Angel: Damage (2004)
Harmony: "Looks like this chick's gone all kinds of Exorcist."
Star Trek: Enterprise: Doctor's Orders (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 (2004)
T'Nuk is posessed and starts vomiting all over the place
The West Wing: Talking Points (2004)
Josh mentions this film.
Raising Helen (2004)
Helen calls Pastor Dan "The Exorcist" in clear reference to Father Lankester Merrin from The Exorcist.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Dumb Luck/Nobody Loves Grim (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.
Bloodline (2004)
poster on Henry's door
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)
The porn film Jack watches is called "The Sexorcist".
Horror Business (2005)
Film advertisement is shown in a newspaper. Also, photograph is shown in a magazine.
Constantine (2005)
Girl possesed by demon, tied in bed, gets an exorcism.
Naturaleza muerta (2005)
Poster seen in Alex's room.
Chromartie High - 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)
"you're telling me this is 'The Exorcist'."
Do You Like Hitchcock? (2005)
DVD of "The Exorcist" seen on shelf at the video store
Timesplitters: Future Perfect (2005)
Deadwina's quote upon being chosen for Arcade Mode
Grey's Anatomy: A Hard Day's Night (2005)
"I had to go all "Exorcist" to get her to even pick up the phone."
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Mork & Mindy' (2005)
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..."
Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)
Video case is shown.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Medical examiner stays in front of the Roses' house just like Father Merrin in the poster of 'The Exorcist' & in the scene of that movie.
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
Waking the Dead: Subterraneans: Part 1 (2005)
sharman talks to his wife about watching it in the morning on the evidence video.
Waking the Dead: Subterraneans: Part 2 (2005)
Sharman is heard referring to his wife's watching it at 7:45 a.m. on the home video.
Supernatural: Phantom Traveler (2005)
Dean says the situation is a little different than hovering over beds and spitting up pea soup.
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)
Referenced by name
The Thick of It: Episode #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 (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!: Episode #22.80 (2005)
correct response in "Scary Movies" category
Burned (2006)
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)
This film is referenced by name and promotional materical is featured.
Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (2006)
Video case is shown.
ER: Lost in America (2006)
Open reference by a character
Gorillaz: Live in Manchester (2006)
The pazouzou statue is drawn in some of the artwork on screen.
Supernatural: Hell House (2006)
One of the website owners tries to stop the spirit by shouting "The power of Christ compells you!".
Chain Reaction (2006)
"It's like a scene out of the...Exorcist."
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006)
Referenced by name
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006)
title listed under Ellen Burstyn's name
Supernatural: Devil's Trap (2006)
When they're trying to perform an exorcism, Sam says: "Oh, we're going for it, baby. Head spinning, projectile vomiting, the whole nine yards."
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.
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)
It is mentioned in a magazine. Also, photograph is shown.
Nightmare Man (2006)
being possessed mentioned "spinning head and all"
Shadows of Suspense (2006)
mentioned once
Outrageous Fortune: This Two-Fold Force (2006)
When Jethros says Loretta doesn't know anything about religion, she replies she'd seen 'The Exorcist'.
Building the Inferno: Nobuo Nakagawa and the Making of 'Jigoku' (2006)
Katsura mentions going to the premiere with Nakagawa.
Gilmore Girls: That's What You Get, Folks, for Makin' Whoopee (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)
The "Rock It" video features the Pazuzu statue from this film.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
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 (2006)
Dean says that the detective (played by Linda Blair) reminds him of someone and that he could go for some pea soup.
Kaba kutob kilabot: mga kwentong kababalaghan (2006)
Albert Martines quoted a line from the movie, and made mentioned of Exorcist.
Bones: The Headless Witch in the Woods (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.
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006)
priest says to the zombies "The Power of Christ compels you"
The Exorsister (2007)
by subject matter
The Wixxer (2007)
A girl acts like the girl in this movie.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates DJs (2007)
The narrator mentions that in the 70s everyone was scared by "The Exorcist" - except his father
Drive Thru (2007)
Mentioned in the dialogue.
Hack! (2007)
Ricky names The Exorcist as his favorite horror movie.
Una familia de diez: La dieta (2007)
Mentioned by name by Placido.
Dorks & Damsels (2007)
mentioned by Astropia employee to a boy; he also shows the DVD
Deichking (2007)
The Scene where the pastor is in the bedroom with the demon obsessed person is played.
Reaper: Charged (2007)
Sock says to Sam: "Mornin', Linda Blair!" and asks him if he can rotates his head 360°
A Haunting: Ghost Hunter (2007)
Jamie mentions the movie
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
mentioned once
Brothers & Sisters: Two Places (2007)
Scotty rents the DVD.
Criminal Minds: Lucky (2007)
JJ mentions the movie by name.
The Amazing Race: Please, Lord, Give Me Milk (2007)
One of the guys describes his partner as the Exorcist with head spinning
'Hot Fuzz': The Fuzzball Rally (2007)
mentioned once
Monk: Mr. Monk Joins a Cult (2008)
When trying to deprogram Monk Natalie says she feels like the mother in The Excorcist.
Quiet Chaos (2008)
Pietro mentions "the green vomit in The Exorcist"
Bad Biology (2008)
mentioned in dialogue
October Road: Hat? No Hat? (2008)
Hannah mentions watching The Excorcist as a kid and being scared for weeks.
Fila ton vatraho sou: Episode #1.17 (2008)
Mentioned on dialogue
Ghost Whisperer: Horror Show (2008)
Mentioned as a student's most feared horror film.
Son of Sam (2008)
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
Weeds: The Love Circle Overlap (2008)
Sanjay thinks his baby is Satan because he vomited in blue once
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)
During the Limozeen game, Strong Bad says, "The power of rock compels you!"
My Name Is Earl: Little Bad Voodoo Brother (2008)
Joy lists movies as a proof that "The Devil likes them young."
The Nostalgia Critic: Howard the Duck (2008)
The Nostalgia Critic says that Jenning is re-enacting scenes from this movie.
Darkness Waits (2009)
a character is looking at an ad for the movie "the excorcist" in a magazine.
The Rebound (2009)
The kids mention the movie
Criminal Minds: Demonology (2009)
The movie is mentioned by name.
Life on Mars: All the Young Dudes (2009)
Mention is made in the episode of watching "The Exorcist" on VCR
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Monsters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (2009)
Ellen says "The Haunting In Connecticut" (2009) takes a little bit of The Exocist
Top Gear Australia: Episode #2.2 (2009)
The head-spinning scene is mentioned during the reversing challenge.
Ghostbusters (2009)
In the realistic version, after the first possessor ghost is vanquished, Winston comments that a fusion-based exorcism is "cleaner than somebody's head spinning all around and barfing pea soup." Also, the PlayStation 2 version has the extra Vigo quote: "This isn't Ghostbusters. This is The Exorcist!" Max von Sydow (Father Merrin in The Exorcist) is the voice of Vigo in the game.
Psychoville: Ravenhill (2009)
The Clown is going to watch the DVD
[Rec] ² (2009)
The demonic possession theme, and some dialogues as well
Glee: The Rhodes Not Taken (2009)
Referring to pregnancy and vomiting, Terri says that she performs a "Linda Blair impersonation every 15 minutes at work."
The X Factor: Episode #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: Episode #1.35 (2009)
mentioned by John Cusack as one of his favorite horror movies
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.49 (2009)
Jay displays a Chinese bootleg "Scarface" DVD with a plot description of "The Exorcist" on the cover
QI: Games (2009)
Mentioned during a question
Living Will... (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
Paranormal Effect (2010)
Introduction of an exorcist to fight against the "monster"
Come Dine with Me: Basingstoke: Richard (2010)
The theme music is played while there is discussion of a ghost.
Psych: Thrill Seekers and Hell Raisers (2010)
Shawn says that "Genesis," "Exorcist," "Leviathan," and "Do the Right Thing" are all names of books in the Bible.
Bones: The Devil in the Details (2010)
Cam says she doesn't want her head to spin around 360 degrees and floating over her bed.
DC Showcase: The Spectre (2010)
A model that acts like Regan comes to life and attacks the fx guy, vomiting on him.
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight (2010)
Achievement called "It Burns", a quote from Linda Blair in The Exorcist
Have I Got News for You: Episode #39.3 (2010)
Ian Hislop refers to the film when asked "what makes Nick Clegg's head spin?"
Survivor: Loose Lips Sink Ships (2010)
Jeff mentions the movie when Parvati spins her head around to look at Russell
The Last Exorcism (2010)
referenced in dialogue
The IT Crowd: Bad Boys (2010)
Roy tells Jen that she has a laptop from The Exorcist.
Top Gear: Episode #15.5 (2010)
Jeremy mentions the title, Linda Blair, and head spinning
The Cinema Snob: Caligula: Part I (2010)
"...and rats out Father Caris from The Exorcist"
Bad Movie Beatdown: D-War (2010)
"Then she pulls an Exorcist by floating above the bed."
I'm Still Here (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)
mentioned by name
IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Blair Underwood (2010)
Blair Underwood mentions this movie during interview
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss: The American Scream (2010)
The film's theme music is played.
Scared Shrekless (2010)
Shrek tells a history that is a Exorcist history
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.24 (2010)
Jay shows a fake DVD called "The Text-orcist" spoofing the film
The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye (2010)
Shane mentions the film.
The Big C: Taking the Plunge (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
The Amazing Race: I Hate Chinese Food (2010)
Mentioned by Claire when throwing up
The Nostalgia Critic: Little Monsters (2010)
Pazuzu makes an appearance
Jeopardy!: Episode #27.62 (2010)
Clue: Giving the Devil his due, Fr. Karras invites the Devil inside himself, then exits from the second floor in this 1973 movie."
Ask That Guy with the Glasses: AskThatGuy 57 (2010)
"Remember the scene in The Exorcist when she's masturbating with a cross?"
Santeria: The Soul Possessed (2011)
girl is possessed and speaks with a demon's deep voice/holy water used to exorcise her
Him (2011)
Quoted in the final scene.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.1 (2011)
Roger says "The Rite" isn't as good as the film
The Rite (2011)
"What did you expect? Spinning heads? Pea soup?"
Making the Boys (2011)
mentioned in connection with William Friedkin
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.122 (2011)
Tracy Morgan says it's his favorite scary movie
Scream: The Inside Story (2011)
Skeet Ulrich mentions it.
Scream 4 (2011)
Poster on the classroom wall.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.140 (2011)
in a look at unusual gifts, Jay says that chimes to be placed in a child's room will make the kid think he's in "The Exorcist"
Better with You: Better with the Baby (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Hollywood's Top Ten: Child Stars (2011)
Linda Blair takes an honorable mention for top child stars
The Fairly OddParents: The Old Man and the C-/Balance of Flour (2011)
Poof's head spins around 360-degrees and projectile vomiting
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.190 (2011)
Still of Regan inserted into a CNN report on Toyota touchscreen windows
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.8 (2011)
referring to a double-jointed pianist, Jay says that you may have seen him in the film
Mad: Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas/How I Met Your Mummy (2011)
Regan MacNeil possessed by Pazuzu appears in the Scream 90X skit.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.25 (2011)
Jay says that a survey identified the film as the scariest movie for women
Mad: Captain American't/My Supernatural Sweet Sixteen (2011)
The Winchester Bros. encounter a femine Pazuzu who had pocessed a girl who resembles Regan.
Hagan Reviews: Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2012)
Galas praises this movie
Jeff (2012)
Mentioned at the end.
Little Mosque on the Prairie: Haunted Mosque on the Prairie (2012)
Thorne mentions the movie by name.
Exorsister (2012)
Mentioned
Being Human: Dream Reaper (2012)
"Linda Blair Hellspawn"
Holliston: The Hooker (2012)
Adam takes credit for having made The Exorcist when Kevin states that is is his favorite movie of all time.
Holliston: Skunked (2012)
Joe mentions using photo flow for fake blood like legenday effects artist Dick Smith used in The Exorcist.
Way Off Broadway: The Encore (2012)
Sarina mentions the movie by name.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Jack Black/New York City's Meatball Shop Guys/Beirut (2012)
Still of Regan inserted into time-lapse video of girl aging from birth to age 12
America's Next Top Model: Georgina Chapman (2012)
Kelly Cutrone mentions Linda Blair and The Exorcist during panel
Dark Shadows (2012)
Angelique vomits green pea soup all over Barnabas, much like Regan in the earlier film.

Featured in 

L'effrontée (1985)
Playing when Jean takes Charlotte out to the movies. (We hear but don't see any of it.)
The 'Burbs (1989)
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)
At the end of the pilot, all the characters sit on the couch together in front of the TV to watch "The Exorcist".
Empire of the Censors (1995)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, poster, photographs and footage of this movie are shown.
Monster Mania (1997)
Film clips included
Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond (1997)
Includes footage from
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 9 February 1999 (1999)
Clips of this film are show during talk with Father LeBar.
CinéMagique (2002)
one of the doors Martin Short mistakenly opens on the titanic
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Regan MacNeil is #9 on the "Villains" list.
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary (2003)
There is archive from this film present in this mockumentary.
I Love the '70s: 1973 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Voted as a scary moment
The Ultimate Film (2004)
number 91
Exorcist: The Beginning - Behind the Scenes (2005)
Renny Harlin talks about the movie
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)
Clips are shown
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006)
Clips are shown
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)
excerpt in movie
Best! Movies! Ever!: Chases (2007)
brief clip shown when discussing William Friedkin films
Indie Sex: Censored (2007)
A clip is shown
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008)
Clips of this film are shown during talk about exorcisms.
Dostana (2008)
The characters are shown watching this movie during the song "Jaane Kyun"
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
Macabre Theatre Halloween Special (2009)
William Friedkin
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
clip shown during Horror montage
Heavy Metal Britannia (2010)
Clips shown in reference to the popularity of satanism
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Kick-Ass/Death at a Funeral/The Joneses (2010)
"Screenwriter's Bag of Tricks" segment
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Scariest Performances (2010)
Reagan is one of the Critic's finalists
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Exorcist 2 (2010)
talked about and clips are shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Nostalgic Commercials (2010)
"Your mother sucks cocks in Hell" audio is used
The Nostalgia Critic: Return of the Nostalgic Commercials (2011)
Images played during faux Corn Pops ad
The Nostalgia Critic: Exorcist 2 (2011)
Recaps the original
Hollywood's Top Ten: Scream Queens (2011)
Linda Blair takes #3
Suburgatory: Halloween (2011)
theme heard on TV
The Future of Fear (2011)
Clips from film used/discussed in documentary
Hagan Reviews: Exorcist: The Beginning (2012)
Hagan recaps the original

Spoofed in 

White House Madness (1975)
The exorcism scene is spoofed.
Queen Kong (1976)
Ruby (1977)
El macho bionico (1981)
The scene in the hospital bed is a direct spoof of The Exorcist..
The Evil Dead (1981)
Mag-toning muna tayo (1981)
The head rolling on the exorcist scene was a spoof of the movie.
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)
Monster in the Closet (1986)
the priest
Evil Dead II (1987)
Prom Night II (1987)
The Duxorcist (1987)
Curse of the Queerwolf (1988)
parody character: The Fagxorcist
Beetlejuice (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_
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (1989)
first boss is a girl whose head rotates and spins
Transylvania Twist (1989)
When Marissa is possesed she spits soup and quotes Linda Blair
French and Saunders: The Exorcist (1990)
A sketch spoofing the film.
Problem Child (1990)
Repossessed (1990)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (1990)
Maggie's head turns around several times like the girl in the Exorcist.
Stay Tuned (1992)
Ghostwatch (1992)
The Silence of the Hams (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
Toy Story (1995)
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997)
Emergency exorcism kit
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Untitled (1997)
Zorak chants "Let the power of Ponch compel you!" over and over.
Celebrity Deathmatch: Halloween Episode I (1999)
The Undertaker battles Captain Doody, a knockoff of Captain Howdy, who is causing Nicky Jr. to vomit.
Courage the Cowardly Dog: The Demon in the Mattress/Freaky Fred (1999)
Muriel pukes green slime, turns her head 360 degrees and qoutes the film with the line "she's in here with us."
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000)
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
Picasso Face (2000)
Little Nicky (2000)
Spaced: Change (2001)
Amber's screaming rage heard by the characters and the shots of Marsha's door vibrating
Son of the Beach: The Sexorcist (2001)
The whole episode is a spoof of The Exorcist.
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
The opening scene at the Hell House
Undergrads: Risk (2001)
opening archeology scene
Viernes 13: XXL (2001)
possessed girl with "Fuck me" written on her body as theme from movie plays
Family Guy: Screwed the Pooch (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? (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.
Reality Check (2002)
girl pretends to be possessed like Regan
Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Shadow Mario sticks out a huge, ugly tongue at Mario, like what the Demon does in The Exorist.
Strangers in the Night (2002)
dialog: "your mother knits socks in hell!"
Silver Scream (2003)
the posession scene.
Chick Flick: The Miracle Mike Story (2003)
Parody movie poster shown in in the film of "The Eggsorcist."
Saved! (2004)
the music from film "Exorcist" begans to play and Hilary tries to exorcise a evil spirit from Mary
Masikip sa dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (2004)
Spinning head, green vomit, possession and Spider Walk performed by Rufa Mae Quinto copied from The Exorcist.
Conker: Live and Reloaded (2004)
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.
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)
Spoofed in "The Exorcist" clip
My First Wedding (2006)
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)
Family Guy: The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire (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 (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)
Featured in the Antiques Roadshow parody.
The XXXorcist (2006)
A horror-porno parody of the Exorcist
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
puke scene is spoofed in a Miami bar
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Exorcism (2007)
Teller dresses up as a possessed Regan
Shrek the Third (2007)
Comically protracted green projectile vomiting
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: The Rebexorcist (2007)
Rebecca is possessed by a satanic teddy bear as mentioned in the episode title
Happy Tree Friends: Read 'Em and Weep (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 (2007)
the shot of Father Merrin arriving at the house is recreated
Spaceballs: The Animated Series: Outbreak (2008)
One of the Ecola sufferers has her head spinning while barfing
Nip/Tuck: Magda and Jeff (2008)
during a hospital TV show, a patient's vomit is green as music from 'The Exorcist' plays
The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Wizard and Super Mario Bros 3 (2008)
When the Super Mario Bros.3 game get's possessed, the Exorcist is spoofed.
South Park: The Ungroundable (2008)
Butters says "The power of Christ compels you!" to the vampire kids
Psych: The Devil Is in the Details... And the Upstairs Bedroom (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 (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.
Scared Shrekless (2010)
Segment featuring Pinocchio spoofs The Exorcist including many of the bedroom scenes
Linda (2010)
Parody of 'The Exorcist'.
Glory Daze: I Ram So Far Away (2010)
Brother Jared's entrance spoofs Father Merrin's.
Futurama: Ghost in the Machines (2011)
The scene when Preacherbot arrives to perform an exorcism apes this film's camera shots and music.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.24 (2011)
green screen is used to insert a "Jaywalking" participant into the film
American Dad!: Season's Beatings (2011)
Steve's head turns all the way around/vomiting jokes

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