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Who directed the 1973 horror masterpiece 'The Exorcist'?
Answer
William Friedkin
William Friedkin directed 'The Exorcist,' which depicts the demonic possession of a young girl named Regan. The film is widely considered the scariest movie ever made and earned a Best Picture nomination.
💡 Did you know?
The Exorcist was one of the first horror films to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Other options people guess
- John Carpenter
- David Fincher
- Ari Aster
Topics
- Horror
- 1970s Cinema
- Supernatural
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