THE EXORCIST Gets Placed on The National Film Registry

For many people, The Exorcist is considered to be the scariest movie ever made.  Even when you ask non-horror fans what’s the scariest movie they have ever seen, most likely people will mention this classic film.  In 1973, William Friedkin unleashed his vision of William Peter Blatty’s frightening novel.  Due to its cult following, the film was than re-released in theaters in 1999 as “The Version You’ve Never Seen.”  Each year, The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress selects 25 films to preserve as American cultural touchstones.  Though there are many classic films that are on the 2010 list, the horror genre does receive a nod with the inclusion of The Exorcist. You can find the complete list of films beyond the break.

The National Film Registry program started in 1989 and now has 550 films preserved as American cultural touchstones.  Following the Blu-Ray release earlier this year, The Exorcist finally receives its much deserved honor.  Though I am a big fan of the original, it still boggles my mind that no one ever talks about the equally great The Exorcist III (Andy, here on this site, shares my love for this film).  Anyway . . . I am glad the original classic still gets the recognition it deserves.  Here’s the rest of the films that were placed on the 2010 list.

Airplane! (1980)

All the President’s Men (1976)

The Bargain (1914)

Cry of Jazz (1959)

Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB (1967)

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

The Exorcist (1973)

The Front Page (1931)

Grey Gardens (1976)

I Am Joaquin (1969)

It’s a Gift (1934)

Let There Be Light (1946)

Lonesome (1928)

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)

Malcolm X (1992)

McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971)

Newark Athlete (1891)

Our Lady of the Sphere (1969)

The Pink Panther (1964)

Preservation of the Sign Language (1913)

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Study of a River (1996)

Tarantella (1940)

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

A Trip Down Market Street (1906)

Source: Deadline