The Exorcist (film) film's plot. In the book, the spider-walk is somewhat more muted, consisting of Regan following Sharon around near the floor and flicking a snake-like tongue at her ankles. A take of this version of the scene was filmed but went unused. A different take showing Regan with blood flowing from her mouth was inserted into the 2000 Director's Cut of the film however. "The Exorcist" contained a number of special effects, engineered by makeup artist Dick Smith. In one scene from the film, Max von Sydow is actually wearing more makeup than the possessed girl (Linda Blair). This was because
The Exorcist (film series) house-of-cards plot that is constantly collapsing." Kevin Thomas of "Los Angeles Times" gave a mixed review, saying "Exorcist III" "doesn't completely work but offers much more than countless, less ambitious films." "The Exorcist" was nominated for a total of ten Academy Awards in 1973. At the 46th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, the film won two statuettes. The film was nominated for: "The Exorcist" was nominated for a total of five Golden Globes in 1973. At the Golden Globes ceremony that year, the film won four awards. The film was nominated for American Film Institute recognition In 1991, "The Exorcist III"