No Constraints: The Exorcist

Well first of all, this is entertainment, not school so the History Channel is out for now ( I do dabble once in a while, but who doesn’t?) but the point is that I could be devoting my time to films that are uplifting, inspiration, and informative and yet I choose personally to see bloody titties. Does that make me a complete social reject? Well hell no it doesn’t, and that’s because enough of you sick bastards out there are on the Gondola ride to hell right next to me (Shotgun!).

A new horror film just got released into theaters, are you going to go pay to see it? Most definitely. Horror films draw us in because we are all mentally ill, as Stephen King says. In King’s article “Why we crave horror films” he argues humans are insane, and why it is necessary for them to watch horror films. To defend King’s argument it is clear to see that humans “need” to “purge” primal urges. People watch these films because they love the feeling they get, feed their mental cravings, and watch for their own entertainment. Everyone has that so-called “insane” side to them, wether they like the films or not.

Obviously, to not believe in what Christ’s taught and fought against, inevitably becomes the same thing as not believing in Him.

People seek ways to entertain themselves. It may be by spending some time outdoors, staying home playing with their siblings or playing games. For many years, one thing that has been an entertainment for people and it is movies. Movies entertain people and it allows them to hang out with friends; it even allows family to bond. Movies are ways that allow someone step outside their homes. Movies have different types of genre. Movies vary from action, comedy, fantasizes, heartwarming, romance etc. All types of movies entertain people, but the one that takes it all is horror movies. Horror movies allow friends to bond, helps face fear and it is best known for its thrill.

There are many real life horror stories that drew a lot of attention. There are many movies, books and even songs about those real life time horror events.

Not everyone loves musicals as much as others, but most people can recognize when someone says “FEED ME” or “DON’T FEED THE PLANTS”. The well-known musical Little Shop of Horrors took over the Dubois Little Theater this December under the direction of Ms. Shannon McNutt. Little Shop of Horrors is a fun, musical about a “young botanical genius,” Seymour Krelborn, his boss, and future foster father, Mr. Mushnik, and the young, dramatic and attractive Audrey. Seymour was a shy and sheltered man until he found a strange and interesting plant, which he named Audrey Two after his one true love, Audrey. The musical follows Seymour as he tries to get his sentient, bloodthirsty plant to grow so he can reap the benefits, but his morals quickly catch up with him as he begins to lose everything that matters. I believe that this show was worthwhile to see and be part of.

You’ve always been aware that there was something missing, a spec of yourself that you had lost. A splinter lost among the masses, unbeknownst to you of what exactly it is. It isn’t until you take an interest to studying old films that you realise what you’re missing. You’re missing a caretaker, someone to look over you as you grow and progress into adult hood. Someone who loves you unconditionally and shows that affection through providence and protection. You’ve always had your stuffed bear Ted there for you; old with faded colour and fraying fabric he listens to your problematic teenage issues and is always there for the occasional hug when you’re feeling a little too down on yourself.

In 1996 people couldn’t go to YouTube, Netflix, nor streaming to access favorite tv shows . But the only opinion in 1996 for entertainment was tv and VHS. One of the acts established was the telecommunications act of 1996 for censorship of entertainment on national tv. This meant that V-chips were installed into tvs to censor out violence/ sexual content. Eventually years later, there was a tv rating system in the U.S. for tv , to determine what should be and shouldn’t be censored on tv. If a person of a child doesn’t want their child to watch. They could easily let the child do something else rather than

Stephen King’s essay, “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” explains how horror movies are important to keep one’s sanity. King starts by saying that everyone is a little mentally ill, even in a subtle way. By seeing horror movies younger people test themselves and prove that they aren’t afraid, as well as to confirm that they are much more normal than the people shown in these movies. We also go to have fun. In a slightly morbid way we find these movies entertaining. King says that perhaps horror movies allow us to let go of certain morals and maturity and give our emotions free reign for a few hours. He also illustrates that sanity is possibly only a matter of degree: one is not simply insane or not insane.

The Shining as an Exceptional Horror Movie Stanley Kubrick a.k.a. " The Master Filmmaker," was born on July 26, 1928 in the Bronx, New York City. By age 13 he had developed passions for jazz, drumming, chess and photography. In 1951 at 23 years of age, Kubrick used his savings to finance his first film, a 16-minute documentary short about boxer Walter Cartier.

When the term exorcism is mentioned, many people think of the devil-possessed head spinning, lead character in the 1973 movie The Exorcist. What is the actual definition of exorcism that Hollywood does not share with us? Exorcism as defined by the Catholic Encyclopedia is (1) the act of driving out, or warding off, demons, or evil spirits, from persons, places, or things, which are believed to be possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice; (2) the means employed for this purpose, especially the solemn and authoritative adjuration of the demon, in the name of God, or any of the higher power in which he is subject (Toner). However, man people are far less versed in the Roman Catholic form

Before the 1950’s, parents monitored what their child’s surrounding was. After TV was introduced, it unlocked a door to an alien that dominated every home. The problem was that the parents did not remain in control. If they did a normal childhood could have taken place. (Wheeler21) Today, 99% of homes have a TV. More families own a TV than a phone. (Facts about Media Violence 1)

The Exorcist In this essay I will be talking about the symbols and their meanings and dichotomies found in the exorcist, as well as some elements of horror I found in the film and my own opinion about the film.

It 's funny—when one takes away 9/11, computer surfing, and real life experience, I cannot name a time when I watched something "forbidden" or "inappropriate." Let me rephrase that: others might have called certain movies or TV shows "inappropriate" for my age, but I was never left with that sense. Maybe it was because, for all that I was a pretty curious child, I respected when my parents told me I couldn 't watch something. Maybe it was because my parents had a good sense of what I and my siblings could understand and process at those young ages. Truthfully, I still don 't have a solid answer, but looking back on those old memories has given me an interesting perspective.

First you probably need to know a little bit about me, I love watching sports mostly just football and basketball, I like playing video and I love watching movies especially from the 80s, for example some of my favorites are the back to the future trilogy, the first three Indiana jones movies, Ferris Buller’s day off and the Breakfast club, just to name a few. I remember the first time I watched all those movies. I remember me, my dad and my brother went to blockbuster and we rented the Indiana jones movies, the first time I seen them I was terrified, then in grade eight me and a few friends had a movie marathon and watched all of them at once, we also did a star wars, lord of the rings, and Rocky movie marathon. The first time I watched the breakfast club and Ferris Buller’s day of I was in my basement with my brother. I know that sounds like it has nothing to do with me and who I am as a person but I love watching movies and watching those kind of started my love of movies.