‘The Exorcist’ Reboot Reportedly in Works for 2021
By George Robbins
Back in the 70’s and 80’s, Hollywood produced a large number of films that caught the attention of people the world-over. These movies are classics that we still hear about and see today and they mostly still hold up. The reason for why they all still hold up is because at that time there were no CGI effects going into movies, so everything was done with practical effects. These practical effects were a perfected art form at the time and they made every movie seem like it was actually taking place in real life. No matter the genre, practical effects dominated the industry and are still widely regarded today because of the real life aesthetic. These aesthetics are not noticeable the way CGI is, even today, and during the 70’s and 80’s horror films had the most effects.
Horror movies of the 70’s and 80’s were quite different from the horror movies that we see today and seemed more surreal in how real they looked. These movies still hold up today, despite what the footage looks like, because they were made in a way that made them last through the test of time. This lasting effect that is seen throughout the movies makes it possible for people to go back to those films and not feel out of place. Meaning that nothing on screen will feel like it is out of place like films with CGI would. Among those horror movies were legends in the industry that would stand the test of time and be considered some of the best films of their time. One of the films that is mentioned the most is ‘The Exorcist.’
‘The Exorcist’ is a film that was made in 1973 as a supernatural horror film which was based upon the novel of the same name. The movie was directed by William Friedkin who is well known for his work during the 70’s in the “New Hollywood” movement. His films all pushed the boundaries and he did his best to make his films masterpieces that would last through the years. ‘The Exorcist’ is most definitely one of those films and no matter when you watch it, the film will always hold up. The story of the movie follows two priests as they try to exorcise a demon from a young girl in order to save her life. The movie got Friedkin nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director, which was unprecedented for a horror movie. This just goes to show how well done the movie was and that it can still hold up today.
In the modern day, Hollywood is trying to do their best to bring back classic films of the past in a more modern way. This gives them an excuse to remake old films and then charge people to go and see the films. Those movies eventually turn out to just not be as good as the originals, even with updated technology added to them. Hollywood is nonetheless trying to do this yet again with a reboot for ‘The Exorcist.’ Their plans as of now for the project are to try and work on the film as soon as possible because they plan on releasing the film some time in 2021. This release date means we will see the movie sooner rather than later, so all we can do now is hope the film doesn’t end up as a disappointment because it is kind of hard to reboot a classic masterpiece.