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The Exorcist III

1990
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
A serial killer haunts the streets of Georgetown, do these events have anything to do with the exorcism of 15 years ago? (imdb)
Directed by:
William Peter Blatty William Peter Blatty
Written by:
William Peter Blatty William Peter Blatty
Starring:
Brad Dourif Brad Dourif George C. Scott George C. Scott Jason Miller Jason Miller Scott Wilson Scott Wilson Kevin Corrigan Kevin Corrigan Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson Don Gordon Lee Richardson George DiCenzo George DiCenzo Ed Flanders Harry Carey Jr. Harry Carey Jr. Nancy Fish
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Franchise:
The Exorcist
Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Mystery
AKA:
Legion, The Exorcist III: Legion
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Exorcist III

1990
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 12 Oct 2019
80
77th
Don’t worry ma’am our best detective is on it, we will find out who killed your child. *a geriatric George C Scott blusters in foaming at the mouth with rage*
Rated 12 Oct 2019
paxtonPaxton
Rated 25 Sep 2019
73
74th
Succeeds almost exclusively because it shouldn't be any good at all, but it is. Not great mind you, but good. This is where I make a NY Knicks joke thus tying in Patrick Ewing and mediocrity but that would be rude and frankly, beneath me. But he doesn't have any Championship rings. It's like the difference between Jason Miller and George C. Scott. That one win goes a long way.
Rated 25 Sep 2019
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 01 Nov 2009
78
67th
It has its problems (the White Priest out of nowhere, the actual exorcism ending) but the rest is so amazing it's hard to hate. Blatty's dialogue is such a refreshing blend of deep theology and pop culture; Scott, Dourif, and Miller act circles around their peers, given the nature of the content. Interestingly, all dreams I've ever had with Fabio and Samuel L. Jackson are just as messed. I wonder why.
Rated 01 Nov 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 30 Jul 2013
73
64th
Low-key, talky, moody sequel. Dourif is pretty neat as a creepy psycho (is the guy ever cast as anything else?) and Scott really pours his soul into the role which kept me glued to the screen. The 2-second Fabio cameo was the amazing jumpscare everyone is talking about, right?
Rated 30 Jul 2013
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 16 May 2010
83
77th
83? Yeah, I can't believe it either. But hey, any cast that features Fabio, Larry King, Samuel L. Jackson (for 2 seconds) and Patrick Ewing automatically gets a big thumbs up from me. Seriously though, I was completely shocked by how good this was compared with my expectations and it very well might feature the greatest "jump scare" that I've ever seen. The ending felt far too abrupt and some of the Scott/Douriff scenes felt too much like a stage performance, but this is a fine, dark thriller.
Rated 16 May 2010
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 04 Apr 2019
75
68th
A 90 minute in-character conversation between George C. Scott and Brad Dourif would have been preferred, but I guess the animated gif bait is also fine.
Rated 04 Apr 2019
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 01 Oct 2023
80
59th
Although some of Blatty's directorial choices seem very odd - & not always in ways designed to create an unsettling atmosphere (e.g. he slowly pulls the camera in for a "meh" carp joke), his story is good & perhaps with a more focused director (some connections are unclear) this could've been a big hit. It also doesn't help that I assume many viewers didn't realize the 2 leads are playing secondary characters from the first film (I didn't), but Scott & Dourif especially are electrifying.
Rated 01 Oct 2023
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 28 Apr 2009
79
16th
Has some great individual scenes, but is undermined by Blatty's dogged insistence on telling things to the audience instead of showing them. This is why so few novelists become movie directors.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
dippyblondedippyblonde
Rated 17 Oct 2008
59
29th
This by far is the best of the sequels and totally underrated. This follows on from the first film and thankfully forgets the fact that Exorcist II was ever made. Written by the original creator of The Exorcist this film starts up 15 years after the events of the first film. This is slighty creepy and mysterious and even a couple of jumpy moments. Some of the scenes do just have you thinking OMG did i really see that!!! Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky was great in this.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
htimanhtiman
Rated 17 Jul 2012
75
61st
This movie was ok but not as good as the first. George C. Scott plays a great role as a cop, and the guy playing the Gemini Killer was great, his discussions with Scott, especially when talking about the showmanship of his murders, were great scenes. The movie does have some flaws. It has several slow moments that aren't broken up by anything interesting. Also, the climax was a bit weird and while it ended ok, the lead up to the end was a bit lackluster, especially when compared to the original.
Rated 17 Jul 2012
twincinematwincinema
Rated 15 Oct 2023
80
75th
I have come up with a rhyme, just in case you make the same mistake as I did thinking the Exorcist II was supposed to be good one. "Exorcist Two? Expect some doo-doo. Exorcist Three? Yes, more for me!" I thought this film was going to slide into ridiculous territory when it showed a scene from heaven where Fabio plays an angel, and Patrick Ewing shows up. But, man oh man, then Brad Dourif shows up, and grounds this film back into creepy territory.
Rated 15 Oct 2023
djrossdjross
Rated 15 Dec 2016
40
26th
Almost NINTH CONFIGURATION lite, but the effort expended on dialogue, characters and imaginative scenes is undermined by narrative inexplicability (resulting from production problems), increasing silliness (congenital to this theme) and the decision to kill off the most entertaining relationship early on (between the grumpy old cop and the grumpy old priest). Score based on the theatrical version.
Rated 15 Dec 2016
talleyrandtalleyrand
Rated 16 Jul 2009
83
66th
Borders on camp at several critical moments but I still love this fucking movie. Probably because of Brad Dourif doing his usual creepy-angry bit and George C. Scott bringing his angry grandpa rage.
Rated 16 Jul 2009
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 04 Feb 2019
4
55th
a should-be tossed off threequel based on some mighty goofy lore, delivered through endless reels of exposition with rote visual direction (even disregarding the script, he's better with sound than image), and somehow it doesn't suck, rescued by all these weird, heavy-hearted performances and idiosyncratic, quotable, reference-heavy dialogues from possibly the oldest cast in the history of franchise movies. "it's a tasty fish, i've got nothing against it."
Rated 04 Feb 2019
eggbeatereggbeater
Rated 13 Mar 2009
33
19th
Film begins well but grows more absurd and confusing until it self-destructs. Shows strong evidence of post-production tinkering.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
jspidahjspidah
Rated 04 Nov 2014
78
80th
I wasn't expecting how fucking funny this movie was, when it wasn't being creepy. It's nowhere nearly as distressing as I would have liked, but it makes up for it by being damn entertaining. God, I love Brad Dourif.
Rated 04 Nov 2014
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 24 Nov 2020
65
45th
Credit where it's due, this tries really hard to be something different to the iconic original while still tying itself to said original, & it does a better job of it than some of its contemporaries. Still, though, the flaws here are undeniable & while there are lots of positives to balance them out it's quite a bumpy ride. Some of the effects are chilling, others are silly. Some of the spooks hit hard, others fall flat. It's a solid followup, but never quite reaches that next level.
Rated 24 Nov 2020
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 28 May 2007
70
49th
Skip part two and go straight to this one. You won't be disappointed.
Rated 28 May 2007
caimancaiman
Rated 01 Aug 2009
85
79th
One of the most under appreciated and under rated horror movies ever. Exorcist III is burdened with living in the shadow of the original. But despite that, it's tightly directed and written (until the climax, which is admittedly lackluster), and is very effective in creating an atmosphere of foreboding evil. Just thinking about the infamous hospital scene gives me chills.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 27 Oct 2023
90
64th
(Theatrical version) I thought this was pretty great. It is a tad on the slow side, but in the grand scheme of things, not too big of a deal seeing as I’d love to see it again. Has a lot of tell-placed jump scares and twists that’ll likely please the patient viewer, and it really gets scarier as it goes. The plot is weird and insane and I was totally in to it. Scott is excellent, and Dourif chews up every second of his screen time. Another Exorcist with a great story and effective scares!
Rated 27 Oct 2023
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 02 Dec 2006
70
75th
It's amazing how a mostly dialogue-based horror movie can be so chilling. There's something a tad too abrupt about the ending, though, it could have been a lot more satisfying.
Rated 02 Dec 2006
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 16 Aug 2010
55
48th
Not too shabby. They should have probably gone with the original title of the book ("Legion") instead of E3, since it doesn't compare favorably to The Exorcist and the connections to that milestone are pretty marginal and could easily have been rewritten to better suit the overall tone. However, apart from that and a few much too long monologues by Dourif, this is a solid supernatural thriller. Scott shines, even in minor stuff like this.
Rated 16 Aug 2010
terrymacterrymac
Rated 22 Nov 2013
60
36th
Pretty good. Picks up and develops a few threads from The Exorcist, and shares some of the same themes, but I wouldn't call it a direct sequel; it is, however, miles better than the bizarre Exorcist II. George C. Scott is his usual gruffly effective self, and Dourif and Miller are creepily watchable. It loses a bit of cohesion towards the end, but is generally atmospheric and entertaining throughout. One scene in the hospital nearly made me shart.
Rated 22 Nov 2013
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
60
39th
Not good, but much better than part 2....or 4...or the 2nd part 4
Rated 16 Sep 2007
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 04 Oct 2020
75
59th
The Exorcist but with a crime twist is definitely intriguing. Obviously the studio mandated ending is a bit of a bummer, but everything thing before it is creepy and interesting. Scott and Dourif do some really great yell-acting to a satisfying degree.
Rated 04 Oct 2020
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 14 Oct 2013
70
29th
Surprisingly decent.
Rated 14 Oct 2013
mertagabeymertagabey
Rated 26 Aug 2010
75
78th
it's a great movie just for the hospital corridor\nurse scene.
Rated 26 Aug 2010
superfoxsuperfox
Rated 28 Apr 2008
65
22nd
Kind of stupid
Rated 28 Apr 2008
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 01 Sep 2013
60
24th
Somewhere here lies a great horror movie
Rated 01 Sep 2013
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 06 Apr 2014
70
26th
A few standout scenes - that jump scare, and there's a weird tonality to it that almost hits Lynchian territory at points. I'm not sure whether Fabio detracted from the weirdness or added to it. But a lot is very by the numbers, and the movie doesn't hold a candle to the original or amount to more than the sum of its parts.
Rated 06 Apr 2014
elmarcoelmarco
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
80th
Fantastic thriller and one of the few films to actually scare the crap out of me. It would be an even better film if the exorcism aspect of it cut out completely.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 31 Oct 2009
77
40th
George C. Scott and Brad Dourif both amaze me, stealing every scene they're in. The dialogue is actually pretty fantastic. The humor is clever and a great counterpoint to the creepiness, though it never quite terrifies like the first film.
Rated 31 Oct 2009
kubricksuckskubricksucks
Rated 21 Dec 2023
80
69th
Overrated, but fun enough. George C Scott seems half in the bag.
Rated 21 Dec 2023
joojooJooJoo
Rated 20 Apr 2007
6
95th
Am I the only one completely haunted by the dream sequences? Great comeback for the series on all fields.
Rated 20 Apr 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Jan 2023
63
24th
More of a 80s style, low-key detective story than a “horror” film, but it’s still that rare sequel that attempts separation from its origins while still paying homage. Scott’s solid and authoritative presence helps, though he can’t make some of the more ridiculous moments in the final third convincing; a laboured effort to bring Miller back into proceedings doesn’t work at all (especially with Dourif already working overtime as the true creepy antagonist). Warts and all, a worthwhile effort.
Rated 14 Jan 2023
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 26 May 2016
40
19th
The Exorcist 3 isn't horrible, just horribly boring. It's hard for me to believe I made it through. It's acting is bland when not terrible, and it's script feels like an afterthought to the title. There's some decent cinematography in here though so I guess it ain't all bad... I would still skip it though.
Rated 26 May 2016
mrolivierMr.Olivier
Rated 05 Oct 2015
85
87th
Not as good as the book, but seriously good. Forced-in exorcism scene is dumb, but whatever.
Rated 05 Oct 2015
kavkav
Rated 15 Jul 2008
55
24th
Stoopid.
Rated 15 Jul 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
64
39th
Misses on several levels but it is the second best entry in the series.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 01 Nov 2013
68
52nd
After watching this I heard Blatty was under pressure from the producers to re-do the last 1/3rd of the movie to tie it in with the original. This seems to make a lot of sense, since the first 2/3rd is tense and well made, and the rest seems sloppy, rushed and filled with holes.
Rated 01 Nov 2013
hotsakehotsake
Rated 13 Jul 2016
40
19th
Mostly boring with bad acting. This had strange direction and bizarre dialogue. At times made me feel like I was watching a David Lynch film
Rated 13 Jul 2016
yiannosYiannos
Rated 06 Nov 2016
65
60th
The faux director's cut released recently is surprisingly inferior to the theatrical cut, which is somewhat underrated due to its association with a bad franchise and its bizarre tonal shifts that occasionally veer right into camp. Blatty's direction is a little dry, but his dialogue is engaging and the performances are generally solid, if a little strange--Dourif chews the scenery with morbid relish--and there is a superbly orchestrated jump scare in a hospital that is disturbingly good.
Rated 06 Nov 2016
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 22 Mar 2009
38
2nd
With its emphasis on pretentious theological patter, mannered perfs, and self-indulgent dark humor, this is closer in spirit to Blatty's cult fave _The Ninth Configuration_ than it is to the original _Exorcist_. While Blatty's jejune Jesuit vaudeville approach -- exemplified by a nutsy nightmare sequence featuring hoop star Patrick Ewing as the Angel of Death(!) -- fails more often than not, he does exhibit a flair for creative casting.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
braddad68braddad68
Rated 18 Jan 2022
88
36th
It works more as a crime thriller, but you get some of the supernatural stuff by the end.
Rated 18 Jan 2022
calabriaCalabria
Rated 18 Nov 2016
75
33rd
devoid of any of the great horror atmosphere, and a little wanna-be silence of the lambs on the thriller side...although this came first...
Rated 18 Nov 2016
stainStain
Rated 22 Mar 2007
80
68th
Surprisingly good. After all those dead teenager movies, this movie has no one in it under 40
Rated 22 Mar 2007
sandman248sandman248
Rated 28 Jan 2024
100
94th
Staggering.
Rated 28 Jan 2024
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 24 Apr 2008
45
28th
At least the second one provided some laughs...this one was just disappointing, especially with the cast.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
pavementsawpavementSAW
Rated 05 Jul 2010
87
82nd
A great sequel. So many scary, hallucinatory shots. Very unsettling feel, unfortunately some story gets lost in the mix.
Rated 05 Jul 2010
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 20 Jun 2019
70
35th
Original theatrical version. Somewhat of a return to form as a horror film grounded in drama, though not one as stylish or atmospheric as Friedkin's. This will undoubtedly appeal more to fans of the original than the first sequel, Exorcist II: The Heretic. It's clear, however, that this is directed by Blatty the author, as it's very dialogue heavy, to the point where the scares almost seem out of place.
Rated 20 Jun 2019
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 20 Jul 2012
60
20th
This sequel is only very thinly tied to the original Exorcist, but it's not a bad movie in its own right. The story is okay and there are some good scenes.
Rated 20 Jul 2012
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Oct 2013
59
21st
58.500
Rated 01 Oct 2013
gabrielpGabriel_p
Rated 03 Nov 2022
80
68th
Although it has some issues (a couple of *very* long monologues with too much exposition) and it should be about 15 min shorter, it has some great scares, a fantastic George C Scott, and one of the most iconic scenes in horror film history.
Rated 03 Nov 2022
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 01 Nov 2017
94
95th
The Exorcist III deserves more respect https://youtu.be/2O8BKfeTG6k
Rated 01 Nov 2017
loservilleloserville
Rated 08 Jun 2007
86
90th
Extremely underrated.
Rated 08 Jun 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 15 Oct 2023
4
43rd
Plotwise this is fairly generic crime procedural + supernatural horror stuff, not much different than anything I saw in any one of a hundred Supernatural episodes. Tenuous connection to the greater Exorcist lore. But oddly George C Scott and Brad Dourif both manage to navigate around the material enough to deliver phenomenal, can’t-look-away performances that singlehandedly boosted my score.
Rated 15 Oct 2023
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 02 Jan 2007
75
54th
O Exorcista III estreava há 30 anos nos EUA. É mais interessante do que me lembrava, mas bem distante da obra-prima que é o filme de Friedkin. Director's Cut RARBG.
Rated 02 Jan 2007
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 24 Jul 2010
5
69th
Starts very strong but becomes rushed and silly by the time it reaches its predictable conclusion. I want to like it more than I did. Disappointing.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Feb 2007
40
19th
Passes the time.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
cetincelikcetincelik
Rated 01 Jan 2018
74
64th
2023'de #IzlediğimFilmler ; 146. The Exorcist III (1990) Şu ana kadar yapılmış en başarılı devam filmlerinden. Zamanında 2. ci filmin kurbanı olmuş biraz. Her izlediğimde daha da seviyorum. Sinema tarihinin en iyi "jump scare" sahnesi bu filmde olabilir. 7/10
Rated 01 Jan 2018
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 03 Sep 2008
69
73rd
good movie
Rated 03 Sep 2008
therevTheRev
Rated 03 Apr 2008
20
9th
I saw this crap in the theater.....
Rated 03 Apr 2008
pazuzuterrorPazuzuTerror
Rated 24 Jul 2010
90
79th
a great sequel that expands the story in a good way, and is the true sequel to the original
Rated 24 Jul 2010
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 28 Oct 2021
76
59th
Оценка - 84 Общая - 66 Нарратив - 7 Сценарий - 8 Постановка - 5.5 Целостность - 6 Монтаж - 6 Выполнение своей цели - 7 Флоу - 7 Жанр - 7 Культовость - 1 Личное - 7 Атмосфера - 7.5 Эмоции - 6.5 Актерская игра - 8 Синематографи - 6 Визуал - 5 Звук - 6 Продакшн дизайн - 7.5 Костюмы - 6 Грим - 5
Rated 28 Oct 2021
lonercmlonercm
Rated 21 Feb 2007
90
76th
Very creepy and surreal, and grossly underrated. Dourif goes too over the top, but the rest of the film is effective - the scene in the hallway is the best jump scare of all time.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
sirsassSirSass
Rated 12 Jun 2022
80
92nd
Brad Dourif.
Rated 12 Jun 2022
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 13 Nov 2019
70
51st
Has its highs and lows as far as quality is concerned but overall it is a great movie to watch in the month of October
Rated 13 Nov 2019
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 08 Dec 2009
57
26th
At times confusing, this occasionally intriguing thriller is a horror tale served with a wee dose of intelligence.
Rated 08 Dec 2009
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 24 Aug 2021
86
77th
Wow, a solid horror sequel. After the 2nd movie, often considered one of the worst horror sequels of all time, this third movie was incredibly welcome, as it was once again written by the same guy the wrote both novels and the screenplay of the first, and not only that, but he directed this, as well...and it's a mystery/whodunit case that gets better as the film progresses. Great visuals, cinematography, dialogue, and performances...will watch again.
Rated 24 Aug 2021
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 01 Nov 2016
41
56th
I can't enthusiastically agree with either the camp that outright dismisses this one, nor those who are quite opposite to them. There are problems throughout, not just with the last act [which is of course complete nonsense], particularly Dourif's tedious monologues. However, there is really, really great stuff here, and I so hope the other cuts, putatively with much less blatant studio tampering, make for a really solid movie.
Rated 01 Nov 2016
feniusFenius
Rated 23 Dec 2015
85
53rd
Blatty was force to compromise, and Scott is miscast, but an interesting film based on an excellent novel.
Rated 23 Dec 2015
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
55
31st
The major fault in The Exorcist III is the house-of-cards plot that is constantly collapsing.
Rated 10 Jul 2012

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