Photos: 'The Exorcist' turns 40 The silhouetted image of actor Max von Sydow, playing Father Merrin, was featured on the poster for the 1973 theatrical release of "The Exorcist." Hide Caption 3 of 7 Photos: 'The Exorcist' turns 40 Regan MacNeil is possessed by what she says is "the devil." Hide Caption 4 of 7 Photos: 'The Exorcist' turns 40 The priests prepare to exorcise the demon out of Regan. Hide Caption 5 of 7 Photos: 'The Exorcist' turns 40 Makeup artist Dick Smith transformed Regan from cherub to demon. Hide Caption 6 of 7 Photos: 'The Exorcist' turns 40 Regan sits up in bed as the priests try to cast out the demon.

Source: CNN January 13, 2017 20:48 UTC