44 'Exorcist' Quotes That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

"The Exorcist" stands tall as one of the most persistently spine-chilling films of all time. Prepare for a restless night with these 44 bone-chilling 'Exorcist' quotes that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll.

With a relentless grip on the film industry, horror movies continue to capture audiences with heart-pounding suspense that can send shivers down their spines. Amongst these hair-raising films is the timeless masterpiece, "The Exorcist."

Released in 1973, the creepy classic has earned its place in cinematic history as one of the best movies ever made. The story follows a 12-year-old girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity while her mother and two priests try to save her.

The vintage thriller still manages to scare its viewers today. Both the performances by the actors and the quotes used create a truly chilling atmosphere. So, if you're brave enough, prepare for these spine-tingling "Exorcist" quotes that will give you goosebumps.

James Wan's quote: "'The Exorcist' is one of the finest movies ever made, and it just so happens to be a scary movie." | Source: AmoDAys

Hair-Raising 'Exorcist' Quotes

"It looks like a type of disorder that you rarely ever see any more, except in primitive cultures. We call it a somnambuliform possession. Quite frankly, we don't know much about it except that it starts with some conflict or guilt that eventually leads to the patient's delusion that his body's been invaded by an alien intelligence, a spirit if you will." — Dr. Barringer, Clinic Director

"You're sorry! Jesus Christ, 88 doctors and all you can tell me with all of your b****** is..." — Chris MacNeil

"There is one outside chance of a cure. I think of it as shock treatment. As I say, there is an outside chance..." — Dr. Barringer, Clinic Director

"You're going to die up there." — Regan

Lt. Kinderman's quote: "If certain British doctors never asked 'What is this fungus?' we wouldn't today have penicillin, correct?" | Source: AmoDAys

"There are no experts. You probably know as much about possession than most priests. Look, your daughter doesn't say she's a demon. She says she's the devil himself. And if you've seen as many psychotics as I have, you'd know it's like saying you're Napoleon Bonaparte." — Father Karras

"Tell me, was it public relations you did for the Gestapo or community relations?" — Burke Dennings

"Oh, of course. And you never went bowling with Goebbels before either, I suppose? Nazi bastard." — Burke Dennings

"I need re-assignment, Tom. I want out of this job. It's wrong. It's no good." — Father Karras

The Demon's quote: "Give us time... Let the girl die... I am no one... I am no one... Fear the priest... Fear the priest... Merrin... Merrin." | Source: AmoDAys

"You show me Regan's double, same face, same voice, everything. And I'd know it wasn't Regan. I'd know in my gut. And I'm telling you that 'thing' upstairs isn't my daughter. Now, I want you to tell me that you know for a fact that there's nothing wrong with my daughter, except in her mind. You tell me for a fact that an exorcism wouldn't do any good. You tell me that!" — Chris MacNeil

"My idea of Heaven is a solid white nightclub with me as a headliner for all eternity, and they *love* me." — Father Dyer

The Demon's quote: "Your mother's in here, Karras. Would you like to leave a message? I'll see that she gets it." | Source: AmoDAys

"There isn't a day in my life when I haven't felt like a fraud. I mean priests, doctors, I've talked to them all. I don't know anyone who hasn't felt that." — Father Karras

"Am I really? It's more than psychiatry, and you know that Tom. Some of their problems come down to faith, their vocation and meaning of their lives, and I can't cut it anymore. I need out. I'm unfit. I think I've lost my faith, Tom." — Father Karras

Regan's quote: "I heard... differently." | Source: AmoDAys

"He must be all right, he's still running around digging up tombs. Besides, he's had experience." — Tom, President of University

"If certain British doctors never asked 'What is this fungus?' we wouldn't today have penicillin, correct?" — Lt. Kinderman

"I heard... differently." — Regan

"Operator, you've given me the number four times. What did you do, take an illiteracy test to get that job for Christ sake?" — Chris MacNeil

Regan's quote: "You're going to die up there." | Source: AmoDAys

"Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon. We may ask what is relevant but anything beyond that is dangerous. He is a liar. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse us. But he will also mix lies with the truth to attack us. The attack is psychological, Damien, and powerful. So don't listen to him. Remember that - do not listen." — Father Merrin

"Your mother's in here, Karras. Would you like to leave a message? I'll see that she gets it." — Demon

"Keep away. The sow is mine." — Demon

Father Dyer's quote: "My idea of Heaven is a solid white nightclub with me as a headliner for all eternity, and they *love* me." | Source: AmoDAys

"Give us time... Let the girl die... I am no one... I am no one... Fear the priest... Fear the priest... Merrin... Merrin." — Demon

"That's much too vulgar a display of power, Karras." — Demon

"I'm not Regan." — Demon

Memorable Quotes from 'The Exorcist' Dialogues

"Demon: You killed your mother! You left her alone to die! Bastard!

Father Karras: Shut up!" — "The Exorcist"

Clinic Director Dr. Barringer's quote: "There is one outside chance of a cure. I think of it as shock treatment. As I say, there is an outside chance..." | Source: AmoDAys

"Chris MacNeil: Oh no, that was no spasm. I got on the bed. The whole bed was thumping and rising off the floor and shaking. The whole thing, with me on it!

Dr. Klein: Mrs. MacNeil, the problem with your daughter is not her bed; it's her brain." — "The Exorcist"

Burke Dennings' quote: "Tell me, was it public relations you did for the Gestapo or community relations?" | Source: AmoDAys

"Chris MacNeil: How does a doctor end up as a priest?

Father Karras: It's the other way around; the Society put me through medical school." — "The Exorcist"

James Wan's quote: "'The Exorcist' is one of the finest movies ever made, and it just so happens to be a scary movie." | Source: AmoDAys

"Regan: Captain Howdy, do you think my mom's pretty?... Captain Howdy?... Captain Howdy, that isn't very nice!

Chris MacNeil: Well, maybe he's sleeping."

"Father Dyer: [taking away Karras' whiskey] I reckon I saved him from a great temptation.

Father Karras: Stealing's a sin." — "The Exorcist"

Fathe Karras' quote: "There isn't a day in my life when I haven't felt like a fraud. I mean priests, doctors, I've talked to them all. I don't know anyone who hasn't felt that." | Source: AmoDAys

"Sharon: I should have known better. I'm sorry.

Chris MacNeil: Yeah, I guess you should have.

Sharon: How were the tests?

Chris MacNeil: We have to start looking for a shrink." — "The Exorcist"

The Demon's quote: "I'm not Regan." | Source: AmoDAys

"Father Karras: Where is Regan?

Demon: In here. With us." — "The Exorcist"

Fathe Karras' quote: "I need re-assignment, Tom. I want out of this job. It's wrong. It's no good." | Source: AmoDAys

"Regan: [possessed voice] What an excellent day for an exorcism.

Karras: You'd like that?

Regan: Intensely.

Karras: But wouldn't that drive you out of Regan?

Regan: It would bring us together.

Karras: You and Regan?

Regan: You and us." — "The Exorcist"

University President Tom's quote: "He must be all right, he's still running around digging up tombs. Besides, he's had experience." | Source: AmoDAys

"Chris MacNeil: [as the Ouija planchette pulls away] You really don't want me to play, huh?

Regan: No, I do. Captain Howdy said no.

Chris MacNeil: Captain who?

Regan: Captain Howdy.

Chris MacNeil: Who's Captain Howdy?

Regan: You know, I make the questions and he does the answers.

Chris MacNeil: Oh, Captain Howdy..." — "The Exorcist"

Chris MacNeil's quote: "Operator, you've given me the number four times. What did you do, take an illiteracy test to get that job for Christ sake?" | Source: AmoDAys

Chris MacNeil: It's just like the doctor said. It's nerves, and that's all. You just take your pills and you'll be fine, really. Okay?" — "The Exorcist"

Quotes from 'The Exorcist' Viewers

"'The Exorcist' is amazing because it recognizes that silences can be as powerful as sound effects." — Frank Darabont

"'The Exorcist' is absolutely my favorite horror film, and I watched it when I was, like, seven years old with my mother for the first time. I don't know why my mom let me watch that. I couldn't go to the bathroom by myself. I couldn't go upstairs by myself. I couldn't sleep." — Odette Annable

"At awards time, 'The Exorcist' was nominated in 11 categories, everybody but the janitor was up for an Oscar. There was no category for what I did." — Mercedes McCambridge

The Demon's quote: "Keep away. The sow is mine." | Source: AmoDAys

"I think the film you hear about the most is 'The Exorcist.' When people come up to me and say, 'Oh, you scared me!' I was the good guy in that film!" — Max von Sydow

"'The Exorcist' doesn't get me, but The Omen does." — Ethan Embry

"'The Exorcist' is one of the finest movies ever made, and it just so happens to be a scary movie." — James Wan

"The greats are 'The Shining,' 'Rosemary's Baby,' 'Don't Look Now,' 'The Exorcist' - those movies were not really slashers: they were about psychological terror and had very deep emotional backdrops. If we do our best, '6 Miranda Drive' can be that kind of a movie." — Kevin Bacon

A dialogue from "The Exorcist" : "Father Karras: Where is Regan? Demon: In here. With us." | Source: AmoDAys

These bone-chilling lines were brought to life by a phenomenal cast of actors, including Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Jake McGowran, Peter Masterson, and William O'Malley.

"The Exorcist" also came to be a 2016 series, with a commendable cast consisting of Ben Daniels, Geena Davis, John Cho, and others. However, the series received mixed reviews and came to an end after just 2 seasons.

Whether you are a die-hard horror movie fan or just a casual viewer, "The Exorcist" is bound to leave an indelible impression on your mind, reminding you that evil can hide in even the most innocent-looking places or faces.

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