A good scare needs a good buildup, and the infamous hospital hallway scene from The Exorcist III is a self-contained masterclass in how to quietly ratchet up dread.

The Exorcist - Crucifix scene Regan ‘stabs’ herself with a crucifix in this horrifying scene from the original movie, symbolising pretty much the ultimate form of blasphemy.

The third scariest scene was from “The Exorcist,” when character Christine McNeil looked into a strange noise in the attic. That scene caused a 24.8 percent jump in pulse rates.

We know ALL about "The Exorcist," but what else do you think is super scary?

In a new nationwide survey of horror fans, the head spin scene from The Exorcist was voted the scariest scene in cinema history, with 18% of the vote. The single quality most fans are looking for ...

7. The Head Spin From ' The Exorcist ' (1973) This scene is one of the main reasons why "The Exorcist" is still regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made.

William Friedkin's 1973 film contained scenes that shocked audiences and are still widely regarded as some of the scariest horror sequences to this day.

The Exorcist has been voted the scariest horror movie of all time by Digital Spy readers. The poll, run to coincide with Halloween, saw thousands of readers vote on their most shocking scary films.

Young audiences may not consider The Exorcist to be “the scariest movie of all time,” as the tagline for the film’s 2000 theatrical re-release claimed.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Jaws, here are the 12 scariest 1970s horror movies. What a great decade The post The 12 ...