Just watched this again. Oh man, that scene with the nurse being followed by that possessed patient still made my heart thump out of my chest 😂 Love your channel! Subbed

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s a fantastic movie

@KennethBlum-sl6rx

4 ай бұрын

Best jump scare ever that isn't really a jump scare.

@ajnunez8788

2 ай бұрын

Just watch this for the first time last week… I now understand why Jeffrey dahmer loved it so much. He had great taste 😳

@kristijankuzman9532

2 ай бұрын

​@@RocklinGraves why that movie isnt in full version on KZread?

@twoboysmom7423

Ай бұрын

Totally agree with you!

Thats whats missing from a lot of movies.. great dialogue...

@trexxy9628

9 ай бұрын

Blatty was a blessing in terms of dialog. The books add so much as well

@pinehawk9600

9 ай бұрын

@@trexxy9628 so true

@frankieverona5353

4 ай бұрын

i know a trilogy with great dialogue, not horror but instead drama/romance. It's the before trilogy directed by Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. It's very dialogue driven similar to this film.

When I saw this in 1990 as a 15-year old on VHS rental, I absolutely adored it - more than the original; but it didn't do very well commercially and was largely forgotten about until around 2010. Today, It makes me so happy that people are discovering it, loving it and making it a cult classic. Brad Douriff deserved an award for his epic performance and longggggggg memorized dialogues. George C Scott does shout a lot though ;) The creepy score is so good. The Theatrical Version is the only version to watch. The director's cut IMHO takes you out of the movie because of the quality of the rescued footage; and it doesn't flow as good. I can't recommend it enough.

Sometimes when I’m feeling down, I’ll KZread search the “carp in the bathtub” scene from this movie. Never fails to make me laugh and move on with my day. Yes, I’m odd…

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I totally get that lol it’s fantastic

This has ALWAYS been one of my favorite " horror " movies. Thank you for reviewing it. I honestly don't understand why more people haven't seen it or just never reviewed it. I also have always thought about how George C. Scott did this movie and his son Campbell Scott did the Exorcism of Emily Rose, which is another ( I guess they are considered possession horror movies). I've always liked the line that Kinderman says to Thomas in the Limbo Station I'm sorry you died. I also liked when the grandma reaches over and saves Kinderman's daughter just before the old lady cuts off her head. Those two scenes are priceless.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Exorcism of Emily Rose is another one of my favourite movies. I’ll have to do a video about it at some point

The less said about The Exorcist II the better. Gotta admit, though. I didn't get this THIRD film first time I seen it. It's now one of my favorite movies of all time. It's honestly amazing. In almost every way. Like the original, we don't really see any bloodshed. And yet the psychological effect is even more traumatic because of it. It terrorizes our imagination whilst tickling our fancy for smart dialogue and whatnot.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

It really is fantastic

@neilmcdonald9164

8 ай бұрын

SAW it🎩

Just discovered your channel and I’m loving your reviews! Insightful, funny, and endearing in how you convey your thoughts.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Watched your Exorcist review and now this, and you've got a new sub. Fantastic content! For me, Exorcist 3 is one of the best horror movies I've ever watched and a perfect follow up to the original Exorcist.

Blatty trilogy The Exorcist 1973 The Ninth Configuration 1980 Exorcist 3/Legion 1990 Something Hollywood never understood

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I’ll need to see the ninth configuration

@cuddywifter8386

9 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves there are many versions of it, but the recent Blu Ray is what Blatty considers his cut (even though he cut them all lol)

@boydrash3803

3 ай бұрын

There is a movie of The Ninth Configuration, but I don't think it's very good. It's not meant to be a horror story. It's meant to be a comedy. But, it's not funny at all.

@cuddywifter8386

3 ай бұрын

@boydrash3803 Ninith Configuration may have some humour but is NOT a comedy. It's a theological thriller and Blattys sequel to the theological thiller/horror the Exorcist.

@boydrash3803

3 ай бұрын

@@cuddywifter8386 What I'd read was that it was intended as a comedy, and the way it's paced and the acting leads me to believe that was the case. In any event, whether it's a comedy or a psychological thriller or both, I think it fails. I found it a slog to get through. Maybe it worked better as a book. But, I don't necessarily want to discourage anyone from seeing it if they think they might like it, especially if they're an Exorcist completist or a fan of Blatty, but I wanted to offer my warning.

This really is a cut well above most horror movies, and that's in part because, like its inimitable predecessor, it's much more than a "horror" film. And yeah, the studio forced Blatty to inject an exorcism into the latter part of the movie so the name would make more sense. There is another, little known _Exorcist_ sequel: _The Ninth Configuration_. It follows Cutshaw, the astronaut whom Reagan told in the first film, "You're gonna die up there." It's not a horror film, but an intense, deep, and often funny psychological drama. Great reviews! I've subscribed.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! I need to check out The Ninth Configuration

@steelpatriot3683

3 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves The Ninth Configuration is a fine film. It is absolutely a companion piece with both Exorcist 1&3 albeit it is an entirely different genre.

that nurse scene was scary

This is a great video and your breakdown is fantastic. Exorcist III is my favorite film in the franchise and I am so glad that more people have grown to appreciate this film. I saw it in the theater when it opened in 1990. My friend and I were two of the only people in the theater and we were terrified. The movie is brilliant.

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds like an awesome experience! Thanks so much for the support

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity I’m genuinely interested to hear what it is that makes you prefer this over the first movie? I know a few people who feel that way and I’m trying to see that perspective

@BoogeyManBen

10 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves It could be because I saw it in the theater. I also was a huge fan of Ed Flanders who played Father Dyer. He was in Salems lot which is my favorite film. I loved the natural connection between Kinderman and Dyer. Their friendship was so believable just in the few scenes showcased in the film. Also, the way Blatty directed the scares was so effective. It could be a whisper or a scream that transitions to the next scene. All of the violence is done with the less is more approach. It is very effective and stuck with me. I think the original is a masterpiece but I don’t revisit it like I do Part III.

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

That makes a lot of sense. It really is an amazing movie

@thedys70

9 ай бұрын

Always great to hear from BoogeyManBen; Evan - Ben and I and many others are massive Salem's Lot [1979] tragics, so you have our blessing to dissect, ball in your court brother...

Me and my wife are watching this tonight. I’ve been watching your videos and then going and watching the movie. You’ve lead me to a lot of movies I wouldn’t have given a chance. Thanks for your detailed breakdowns bro! You’re on your way. I can tell you care deeply about film in general and you touch on things in these flicks that others don’t. Much appreciated!

Awesome piece to cover to one of my favourite films. Really enjoy your analysis of movies and how it’s presented 🤘

@RocklinGraves

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

How on earth do you only have 2,000 subs? These are great. I subbed after your Exorcist video. In the book the priests soul is in heaven. In the movie he's trapped in his body.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Oh man thanks so much. That means a lot. Yeah the novel has some differences there

You’re right, you can’t compare it to the original. That film is a MASTERPIECE . Not just in the f horror world, it’s a masterpiece no matter what. I have heard for years how good this movie is, but I can never make it more than 30-40 mins. I went to film school in NYC, in the early 90s, so I’m always watching for different reasons than say my family and friends. I just feel like this movie looks so cheap. And the story is what is MOST important to a movie, and I think this is the case for this movie. I’ve just recently found your channel, and I dig your breakdowns!

New subscriber here! This is only the second video I've watched but I'm already hooked to your content ❤ O genuinely enjoy your reviews, explaining and thoughts so far! keep making great content 🎃

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Wow thank you! I really appreciate that. Glad you liked the video

Another awesome video Evan!

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Your videos are fantastic! I’ve really been enjoying them.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you’re enjoying

Just found your channel and this was a great review!! New subscriber!

Great, even handed and intelligent review. Many thanks.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Brad Doriff’s dialogue is probably the most dark, chilling and disturbing ever put to film! It doesn’t need special effects, demons, gore or music to make it one of the greatest scenes in Horror!

EXORCIST 3 is an amazing movie, the jump scare is by far one of the best jump scares in movie history,I think Farther Morning was added due to studio interference demanding that there should be an exorcism added because of the movie's title. The actor who played Damien was an alcoholic and had a condition called 'wet brain' & could'nt handle the script and had to have Brad Durriph, 'apologies for any poor grammar' flown back in to replay the scenes & to be fair he nails it every time.. cracking Movie, cracking review.

Very good work ! And you seem to be such a nice person

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Jeez thanks. I really appreciate that

Excellent review! I heard about your channel from Boogy Man Ben. Good job.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the channel! Really appreciate it

Thanks for reviewing this Evan. I actually hated it when I first saw it but it has grown and grown on me over the years... I now consider it a cult classic. I don't think I understood it on the first watch...later read "Legion" and things made a lot more sense. Blatty is such an incredible writer and he did a fantastic job directing this. You are So Right about the Kinderman/Dyer friendship ... it's just a beautiful thing. Exorcist III has one of the best jump scares ever to be filmed. Excellent review Evan. Astonished you don't have more subscribers!! Ur YT Channel is awesome! 👍All the best, from the UK 😁

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Ah thank you I really appreciate that! It’s a special movie without a doubt

Because the original Exorcist traumatized me so much, I cut so much of its lore out of my mine. Your series, and time taking me to 32 years old, has me wanting to watch these movies. I finished Believer the other day. I’m putting Legion on now. Start making some merchandise, man!

Amazing channel and review You didn’t mention though Lee J Cobb didn’t reprise his role because he died. I would have loved to see him back but Scott is great too.

there was two more cameos in the Exorcist 3 besides Samuel L Jackson .. there was also Male model Fabio … and Ny Knicks legend center Patrick Ewing

@vitus33

9 ай бұрын

NY Knick AND Georgetown Univ. (see the connection, huh, huh? Haha).basketball great Patrick Ewing.

@pinehawk9600

9 ай бұрын

And Larry King ,Surgeon General C.Evertt Koop, also

@vitus33

9 ай бұрын

@@pinehawk9600 Indeed

@hectormanuel9793

9 ай бұрын

Don't think you can call it " Cameos ", Jackson and Fabio were unknown in 1989 when the film was in production, they were basically extras!

@MrWeareone777

9 ай бұрын

And also the Tin man from The Wizard Of Oz.

This is a good sequel. Exorcist II put me off of sequels so I only saw this movie recently. I watched because I saw the scene with the figure holding scissors and following the nurse and I thought it was delightfully scary. I haven't seen the first one since it was in the theater. I might have to watch it again.

Just another side note: New York Knick center Patrick Ewing is in the dream sequence

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Interesting. Wasn’t aware of that

The thing about Kinderman's sarcasm is it's not a weapon he uses to cut people, it's a shield to protect himself from an ugly world, of which he sees far too much of the ugliness. George C. Scott communicated that world-weary wounded psyche of Kinderman so wonderfully.

@RocklinGraves

5 ай бұрын

That is SUCH a good point

Great review of one of my favorite films. Surprised you didn't compare between the directors cut and theatrical

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I decided not to in this video because I’m planning a cut comparison of the first movie, and if there’s interest in it I’m gonna do the same for this one

@darkhoffman8739

9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Look forward to it. Just watched Exorcist and Exorcist 3 on 4k. It was beautiful @@RocklinGraves

this movie blends horror and humor so well and in a way that I dont think any other movie has done since 🔥

Nice thunderbird sweater

@RocklinGraves

4 ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

Exorcist 2 would put a glass eye to sleep.

I do believe the studio insisted on an exorcism scene in the movie - otherwise, despite having a couple of returning characters, felt like a stand alone story. I read the novel Legion before a movie was made and it was very enjoyable - including a scene where a priest is decapitated in a confessional box. Stills of the scene exist. I never considered this to be a sequel to The Exorcist but funnily enough, having the big confrontation at the end involving Dourif and Miller in the theatrical cut makes it a sequel, and a good one at that. A continuation of the story instead of a rehash or going off in a weird tangent. It's a thoughtful and well-written sequel to a horror classic ( meaning the original, not The Heretic lol). Great channel, I've recently discovered and mentioned in another video comment section. Def worthwhile checking out.

@RocklinGraves

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Dude , I really hate to disagree with you but, I thought this movie was horrible!! Now , for the sake of argument, maybe I missed something about this movie. So I will give it a rewatch. I am a huge fan of the original movie and you we're right about 2 . It was so bad I could hardly watch it ! But , I will watch 3 again. Keep up the good work.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Hey man different people like different things. No sweat if this one isn’t for you. I appreciate the kind words!

@88feji

4 ай бұрын

Don't worry, I also think Exorcist 3 is not a good sequel at all ... its ok not to follow the general trend of what the general average people like, maybe it even indicates a higher intelligence when you have a mind of your own ....

Last year Blumhouse released Exorcist Believer. I was surprised that the franchise was finally getting another sequel. Now Exorcist II: The Heretic was not a great sequel to the original movie. Exorcist III however was done really well. Great cast, brilliant writing, great job on utilizing past characters and story while not completely copying it. George C. Scott was absolutely incredible as Kinderman. But as always "Chuckie" kind of stole the show. Exorcist III did what Exorcist Believer failed to do. It didn't try and change the way the original was done, or change the plot points. It kept the continuity of the original movie 100%, while adding new and inventive ways to continue the story. Exorcist Believer had Chris McNeil basically mock her own decisions from the first movie even though SHE was the one who begged the Church, the Priest for help, the mocked them decades later. The Blumhouse movie was in my opinion a flop, and for the same reasons other classic franchises flop. They tried to change what made them good in the first place. Classic franchise fans DON'T like their favorite franchises mocked, altered, or used for a woke agenda. For me, Exorcist III is the definitive answer for a great sequel.

Please do the cut comparison, that would be so fun

I saw THE EXORCIST III in the theater when it came out. I was in high school. My mom saw it with me and we both loved it and knew right then it was and would be the only true sequel to the first film. And I also remember at the showing, there was a young couple with a little baby sitting up front mid-section and when shit got scary and weird, that poor kid screamed in terror.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

That kid’s traumatized for sure lol

@Bravo-November7

9 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves After all these years, my mother recently asked me, “Do you remember that couple that brought that baby to THE EXORCIST III?” 😂

The most annoying thing about the ending to me is the idea that a priest can just show up and perform an exorcism at a moment's notice. It takes months of investigation into the case and requires the permission of the local bishop before a priest can do an exorcism, and he would always have a team of people to assist him. The original got it more or less right.

Great review.

Maybe the greatest sequel and really one of the greatest films period, ever made!

I avoided this movie for years cos 2 was so terrible + I thought how could a 3 ever be good? Just let the exorcist live on its own. But wow I caught 3 on late night tv + it was brilliant! Absolutely terrified me haha! Love it

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

It’s so good

@MrWeareone777

9 ай бұрын

Same. Thanks for your comment. I’m going to give it a go on Halloween 🎃

Also from what I've read, this movie was not meant to be branded in the "Exorcist" franchise and meant to be a stand-alone, but the studio wanted to cash in so the "Legion" story was remoulded as a direct Exorcist sequel.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Sort of yeah. The novel is just called “Legion”, which was also the original title for the movie and it’s what the director’s cut is called. But it was always a sequel to the exorcist featuring the same characters and it is a continuation of what happened in the first novel and movie. The title had “Exorcist” attached to it for brand recognition but this isn’t a situation where the story wasn’t a sequel and then got deformed into one

@CashelOConnolly

4 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGravesJust Like the film the book is superb. You’d need a stronger stomach to read the book. It’s very graphic

100% agree that this film is a masterpiece, and if only people would realize that George C. Scott is playing Kinderman, and Ed Flanders is Father Dier from the original would make it even better, because even I missed that as a teen. To have a film from detective Kinderman's point of view is imaginative and I'm sure the book is better, but as an ADD person, I don't read books, sadly, so it's audio books, which is fine with me. To be blunt, I was 21 when this movie came out and it scared the SHIT out of me. The hospital scene made me HATE walking in hallways for YEARS. Oh, and Fabio is in the Heaven scene !!!! 16:15 is the most important part and I never understood it, thanks, Evan.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I figured I’d break that all down as clearly as I could since it’s a lot easier to follow in the novel. Glad that helped!

One of my favorite films I think the banter between Father Dire and Kinderman is amazing and funny asf

Spot on review.

Hey dude… was watching number 3 again this morning, not sure whether I’m over analysing, but listen to the voice making the announcement during the dream sequence… does it sound like Lee j cobb to you? Obv it can’t be but would be a nice Easter egg

Yeeeaaasss I adore this film!!Ive just watched your sinister video & when you mentioned the soundscape I thought of this! The evil the dread I love it!!!

The Exorcist II kind of killed my interest in seeing Exorcist III. But I will say, the Exorcist II works really well as a sleep aid. It's atmosphere and story is an excellent tranquilizer.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Oh definitely still give Exorcist III a watch. It’ll make you forget ALL about the sleep aid

Excellent review

@RocklinGraves

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Definitely one of best sequels, and one of most underrated horror movies of all time. Also contains one of the best jump scares ever committed to film

I won’t say this is my favorite of the franchise but it is certainly the one I rewatch the most. It’s that damn dialogue, it’s just pitch perfect.

@RocklinGraves

4 ай бұрын

Blatty writes TIGHT dialogue

this movie has got to be one of my favourite horror movies or maybe just movies ever. its all i could want

Have you seen The Ninth Configuration? That's a sidequel of the Exorcist that William Peter Blattey directed based on his novel which saw the Astronaut we see in The Exorcist going to an insane asylum after freaking out when he was about to go to space ("You're going to die up there" as stated by Regan before peeing on the floor). Legion was the 3rd book in Blattey's faith trilogy and The Ninth Configuration is never called a sequel in film because it was made by another studio, but it is the defacto sequel to The Exorcist.

Where’d you get that shirt? I like zipper pullovers..the pattern, your other shirts are nice too. Me like

I do believe this to be the best horror sequel of all time and well I never new I needed a silence of the lambs mix with the Exorcist but I'm so happy I have it. It's so different and insane I love it. Definitely one of my favorite horror flicks ever just like the first

I am so glad we have a great second instalment in the series. I’m from an alternative universe where the Heretic was never produced. We also don’t have war, OJ is innocent, and Donald Trump is a used car salesman in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Brad Dourif is absolutely amazing in this movie.

Great sequel. Still one of my favorites. Brad Dourif was great.

Fun Fact: Some of the cast of WIlliam Peter Blatty's The Ninth Configuration are in Legion (Exorcist III).

Literally just finished watching the broadcast edit which is free on KZread. I need to get a copy of the director's cut so i watch the commentary

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

It’s worth a watch for the sake of curiosity

@calebshoemaker

10 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves it's such a good book, too. Completely different than The Exorcist, but of course it's only a sequel sort-of, in the truest sense

I’m torn as to whether I prefer this or the first film. Despite the whole Father Morning subplot being shoehorned in, I really loved it. I call it Legion regardless. And to me it tops off a perfect trilogy. And that trilogy is Exorcist, The Ninth a Configuration and Legion.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

It’s fantastic

This is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Something about the sound design in this movie is really unsettling to me, a lot of the actor’s lines feel looped or background noises feel too quiet for what’s going on. It’s the audio version of the uncanny valley.

This is the only one I like in this series. I stayed up late back in the day to watch this and it scared the BEJESUS out of me. LOL

have you seen “ house of the devil “? would love to hear your thoughts

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

I have yeah. I’ll definitely do a video on it down the line

I was 18 when this came out and followed it's press fairly closely despite no Internet. I believe that the bad critic reviews of it at the time doomed its box office. Back when critics has more influence, unlike now where they aren't taken very seriously. Also it came out in 1990, the year that had a ton of sequels and only a few did well.

Great film for me 9/10

Isn't it strange that perhaps the greatest horror film ever made would inspire one of the worst sequels ever made, then one of the best sequels ever made? Yet anyone who's seen all three films is likely to agree. Interesting to note that this isn't the only time George C. Scott followed in Lee J. Cobb's footsteps. He also played Cobb's character in William Friedkin's remake of 12 Angry Men. Also interesting to note that this film was a favorite of Jeffrey Dahmer.

I don't understand why reviews panned this movie so much, I think this is one of the best movie sequels ever. It heavily rivals the original, and fixed the only flaw the original had which it could be a bit slow. God everything about it was just so good.

Are you going to do Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Yep. Editing the review for The Beginning and then that’ll be next up

2:55 I thought both of the original actors were dead by the 90's.

This is one of the few times I agree with the studio. The ending of the "Director's Cut" is ridiculously anti-climactic. Even a fully remastered version would leave most people feeling this way. Regardless, Exorcist III is great, even with Blatty having to compromise - I say improve - his vision.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I don’t disagree that the director’s cut ending is pretty anticlimactic, but the one we got goes too far the other way for my tastes

@SquabbleBoxHQ

9 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves Maybe, but bigger is better than next to nothing.

I have the same sweater as you lol

In the final scene when Kinderman enters the cell after the priest has been killed by the Demon that is now controlling the body of Karras, the Demon seems surprised by the 'resurrection' of the priest. The Demon exclaims 'you!' after the priest lifts his head and tells Kinderman to fight the Demon. Almost everyone misses this detail in their reviews. I am convinced that the priest is dead, and that the body of the priest is inhabited by another celestial being or angel. Perhaps even by Christ himself. If it was still the same priest, then the Demon would not be surprised and would not be defeated. The priest already gave it his best attempt and was killed because the Demon was too powerful. Kinderman is on his way to that same fate when this good deity intervenes.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I’d say it’s something people are “missing” if it’s just your interpretation of what happened in the scene. You could also interpret the demon just saying “you” out of frustration for the priest surviving. I do like the theory but yeah it’s not like something’s going over people’s head. It’s not in the novel and there’s nothing concrete beyond one word so it’s just theorizing

❤ Brad Dourif

Patrick Ewing is also in that dream sequence (He played college basketball at Georgetown)

@RocklinGraves

8 ай бұрын

Oh cool!

My favorite movie. Number 1. People ask, this is the answer.

@philhouston3270

3 ай бұрын

Everytime I watch it something new is discovered

If you’re going to recast a role, George C. Scott is the best case scenario haha

Is it just me or does Jason miller Look like Johnny cash in his scenes ? Lol just imagine kinderman going “are you Damian Karras?” And him responding from the darkness “hi I’m Johnny Cash” 😂

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Well I DIDN’T see that before but fucking NOW…. I’ll never unsee it

Pinocchio Christ 😢😂

There has never been an actor better at playing a sweaty psycho than Brad Dourif.

It’s was considered a flop at the theaters…. I saw it back in 1990 and people were booing at the end.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

It grossed 3 times it’s production budget I’m not sure that would be considered a flop. I’m glad people have come around to it over the years because it was mixed at release, but it’s amazing.

The priest Kinderman spoke to in the church should have done the exorcism, why introduce another priest when you already had one you could use?

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I don’t mind them introducing another priest who’s had past experience with exorcism because that does make sense, but the whole thing was just too forced overall. You can really tell it wasn’t part of the original vision

Pinocchio Jesus 😂🤣

I’m going to disagree with you on what happens to the priest who gets his skin ripped off. I thought it was unnecessarily brutal and awful. I can’t really watch the movie anymore knowing it’s in there. The rest of the movie is good, though.

@RocklinGraves

5 ай бұрын

Fair enough. It’s pretty brutal

Actually it was given shitty reviews but I honestly think it’s much better than the original

Exorcist 3 has it's moments but I don't think it's that great. There are certain scenes that could be cut down in length, especially the interview scenes with Scott and Dourif. It's ok but saying it's the greatest sequel ever made? C'mon lol! The acting is a lot better in this sequel compared to the 2nd, and some of the suspense is well built but unfortunately the wheels start coming off. The film dialogue is similiar in ways to Blatty's other film, The Ninth Configuration. You'll see some subtle similarities between Exorcist 3 and that film.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Well to be fair I didn't say it's the best sequel ever made, the title is a question... BUT that being said I couldn't disagree more about the scenes between Scott and Douriff. Those are some of the most chilling, compelling and intense conversations I've ever seen between two characters in that sort of context. I'm very comfortable saying this is one of the best sequels ever made. Not an uncommon sentiment either, but it's all good if it doesn't go that far for you. Comes down to preference at the end of the day but it's an incredibly well-crafted movie.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Also the reason I’d put it in the category of one of the best sequels ever is because of how hard it is to follow up something like the exorcist, and this probably the best example of a movie following up something that’s as iconic as the exorcist is

I think its a generational thing why 3 is so loved by this current generation but was trashed badly when it was theatrically released a few generations ago .... Today's audiences are the same people who love 2013 The Conjuring and label it a "classic" .... I think that movie was crap, but hey, who knows, maybe The Conjuring and Exorcist 3 will go back to being regarded as craps in some future generations .. I sure hope so ...

@RocklinGraves

4 ай бұрын

Or maybe it’s just personal preference lmao. The Thing was also panned on release…. doesn’t mean a thing. Exorcist 3 is regarded by a TON of people as a fantastic sequel, and it’s not at all a generational thing. I’ve talked to plenty of people from other generations who even prefer this one to the first. This generational bullshit argument is so fatiguing, because people seem to just weaponize when they were born to try and make their points. It doesn’t work, it never has and it never will

3 is not a good sequel to the great 1973 monumental movie at all .... I'm disturbed that its getting praised so much .... a lot of the stuffs in the movie are cheesy horror tropes compared to the great original, the original was great because it felt real, like a documentary in the way to develops the events ... 3 just feels like everything cheesy the first movie tried to avoid doing ...

Lee J Cobb was dead when this movie was made

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I know. It’s a shame

No absolutely not , William Peter Blatty is not racist , that is amateur level thinking or profiling The Gemini killer kills at random No Motive no race , also it’s clear Millennial thinking The exorcist and legion are beyond your comprehension I do like your content I’d say stick with Halloween or early 2000 movies.

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Uh…. dude…. I never said Blatty was racist lol I was saying the murder had racial implications because the head from the statue was painted in blackface. Pretty sure that counts lol. Try and think it through next time before jumping to conclusions about what I can “comprehend”. That’s just pretentious as hell. But I mean thanks for watching the videos lol

@RocklinGraves

10 ай бұрын

Also the gemini killer absolutely kills with a motive. He primarily targeted people with K’s as a first letter of one of their names as a way of getting back at his father Karl Venamun, and then he was targeting people related to the exorcism as a form of revenge for the demons that were using him. He’s not motiveless at all, it’s very targeted

@pinehawk9600

9 ай бұрын

I've never seen an actor steal scenes from George C Scott, but Brad Dourif pulled it off!! Absolutely brilliant

@Oneanddone14

8 ай бұрын

I have seen RGPs reviews for 1,2, and 3, and he never states or insinuates the films. - or his reviews - are beyond anyone's comprehension. His EX 1 review is outstanding with a keen sense of that era considering the film is X2 as old as he is.

Last year's reboot, The Exorcist: Believer was a successful premier which is only related to the first original Exorcist. Too bad that they're going to ignore The Exorcist 2 and 3, the exact way as the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Evil Dead, and Scream.

It was great but it reversed and ruined the "happy" ending of The Exorcist with Karras saved in the end.

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I don’t know if I’d quite agree with that. The end for his character in that movie was his faith being restored, and that wasn’t altered by this movie. And you can bet on him being brought to a lovely spot after his body was freed for everything he sacrificed

@STWRITES1

9 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves Yes, but in III he is in hell and is saved only when raised by Satan and shot in the brief time he was alive so then he is saved, but in the original he is saved by confession to Father Dyer at the bottom of the stairs. It is inconceivable that a sacrifice as great as Karras's to save the girl would result in eternal damnation, although the 1990 movie makes that a 15-year damnation. But Blatty did write and direct it so it can't be argued from that perspective.

@STWRITES1

9 ай бұрын

@@RocklinGraves But great analysis either way!!

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

Oh yeah absolutely it’s still a shit thing for him to go through. I still tend to consider that storyline in the first the ending because the original movie is absolute perfection, and I can definitely see why this could put a damper on that. Thanks so much for watching!

i would go as far as to say this movie is also trash …

@RocklinGraves

9 ай бұрын

I mean I definitely don’t agree but that’s totally fine

@cmonman3639

9 ай бұрын

Exorcist III has some of the most hideous lighting and cinematography I've ever seen. And why is Fabio in it?

Great review!

I love your reviews, but you complain too much about Exorcist II. I get that you don't like it... you don't need to repeat that 100 times.