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Which 1973 film, directed by William Friedkin, depicts the possession of a young girl through continuous head trauma?
Answer
The Exorcist
In 'The Exorcist,' Regan's demonic possession manifests through grotesque physical transformations, including her head spinning 360 degrees and projectile vomiting. These practical effects were revolutionary and horrifying.
💡 Did you know?
The 360-degree head rotation was created using a rotating wheelchair and wire work, not CGI.
Other options people guess
- Carrie
- The Omen
- Poltergeist
Topics
- Horror
- 1970s Cinema
- Possession
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