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 show "Courage the Cowardly Dog", the episode "The Demon In The Mattress" is a direct spoof of the film, using several plot elements that was lifted straight from "The Exorcist". In the episode, Muriel orders a comfy new mattress, not paying attention to the grotesque deliveryman nor the sinister horse-drawn carriage that delivered it. Unaware of the demon in the mattress, she is later possessed by it when while she sleeps. In the paranormal TV show "Ghost Adventures" the producers visited the Exorcist House for their 100th episode of the series. In the episode, Zak, Nick, and Aaron visit the