The release of The Exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents raised questions as to whether or not the film itself was evil.
The Exorcist is considered to be the scariest movie of all time, having introduced the world to the idea of demon possession. The film's release was surrounded by controversy as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents made headlines, raising questions as to whether or not the film itself was evil.