When the exorcist was first released back in 1973 it not only became notable as one of the highest box office movies of all time but caused a popular sensation with reports of people fainting and staggering from cinemas even viewed today when it has become regarded as a horror classic it still packs quite a punch regan the centre of the movie and under demonic possession is presented as a pop figure portrayed complete with bed restraints and the signs of her struggle the regan pop vinyl