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The Exorcist (1973)

Directed by William Friedkin · Cinematography by Owen Roizman

R122 min58 frames

Horror

Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from The Exorcist

16 of 58 frames — the full set is searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, color and mood with a free account.

The Exorcist (1973) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room provides a dark, neutral backdrop for a close-up portrait. A young girl screams with her…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: wide — A dimly lit room features a bed and a small table with a lamp. A girl floats in mid-air while two men watch…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: wide — A stone-walled courtyard with arched doorways features prayer rugs laid out on the ground. A group of men…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: wide — A long, dimly lit building corridor features cream walls and dark wood trim. A man walks toward the camera…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: wide — A man walks along a dirt path lined with deciduous trees in autumn. Fallen leaves litter the foreground…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: closeup — A dark stairwell corner at night is shrouded in deep shadows. A young woman with short hair holds a…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: medium — A dark, cramped wooden stall with minimal lighting and heavy shadows. An older priest gazes intently…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: medium — A man lies prone on a wooden floor in a dimly lit room. A glass bottle with a gold stopper sits in the…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: wide — A spacious, sterile room features a large central table surrounded by many people. Several individuals wear…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit interior space features blue atmospheric lighting and industrial textures. A woman with…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: establishing — A vast, barren landscape features a rocky horizon silhouette against a vivid sunset sky. The bright…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: medium — An interior space features a dark ceiling with a rectangular access panel installed. A person stands in…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit room with plain walls, a desk with a lamp, and shelving units. A man stands in the shadow…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: medium — An interior bedroom at night features a priest standing over a prone, covered figure. Cool blue mist rises…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: medium — A residential bathroom is visible through a doorway from a dimly lit bedroom area. A woman is kneeling on…The Exorcist (1973) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit interior space contains a person lying on a flat surface. The subject has their mouth covered…
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The Exorcist — official trailer

What is The Exorcist about?

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Where can you watch The Exorcist?

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Who stars in The Exorcist?

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What does the cinematography of The Exorcist look like?

Across 57 sampled frames, The Exorcist builds its coverage from medium shots (35% of the sample), with close-ups (30%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Owen Roizman keeps 67% of it in soft, low-key light. 75% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 58% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of The Exorcist?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Exorcist (1973) are #2d2c2f, #0b0a0a, #4e4c51, #12152a, #46362e, #d4d0ce — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #2d2c2f
  • #0b0a0a
  • #4e4c51
  • #12152a
  • #46362e
  • #d4d0ce

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