Good choice of words, pastor Terry Carter. fortunately, your father, William Marshall, will know what to do to save your wife Carol Speed from the demon that has possessed her. The experience Minister Marshall happens to be over in Africa and unfortunately unleashes a demon that ends up traveling across continents to take over speeds saw and turn her into a sex maniac. It is obviously a demon of perversion that has taken over her soul, and God help anybody whom she seduces while under the power of this evil spirit.
Actually, Warner Brothers had nothing to worry about with this interfering in the success of "The Exorcist". Certainly, it deals with the same subject (demon possession), and at times the demon seems to be acting like a spoiled little child having a tantrum. Perhaps though, they were worried about the way this presents the story, turning it into a high camp view of exorcism and often funny (both intentionally and unintentionally) as Speed creates all sorts of havoc. Often that havoc is quite funny, and that makes it enjoyable in spite of the absurdities.
The very pretty Carol Speed is quite likeable when not under the spell of whatever demon has her in its power, and Marshall and Carter play their roles seriously so the entire film is not play das tongue-in-cheek. Juanita Moore, so loving as the troubled mother in "Imitation of Life", has different daughter problems here, and she plays her performance with grace and sweetness, and of course that glorious smile. You can't watch this in a serious mood although it is disturbing theme wise. I had to put all of my feelings towards religion and spirituality aside and take it for what it had to offer. That made it far more enjoyable although there were a few scenes in which I had to look away from the screen.
Actually, Warner Brothers had nothing to worry about with this interfering in the success of "The Exorcist". Certainly, it deals with the same subject (demon possession), and at times the demon seems to be acting like a spoiled little child having a tantrum. Perhaps though, they were worried about the way this presents the story, turning it into a high camp view of exorcism and often funny (both intentionally and unintentionally) as Speed creates all sorts of havoc. Often that havoc is quite funny, and that makes it enjoyable in spite of the absurdities.
The very pretty Carol Speed is quite likeable when not under the spell of whatever demon has her in its power, and Marshall and Carter play their roles seriously so the entire film is not play das tongue-in-cheek. Juanita Moore, so loving as the troubled mother in "Imitation of Life", has different daughter problems here, and she plays her performance with grace and sweetness, and of course that glorious smile. You can't watch this in a serious mood although it is disturbing theme wise. I had to put all of my feelings towards religion and spirituality aside and take it for what it had to offer. That made it far more enjoyable although there were a few scenes in which I had to look away from the screen.