‘The Exorcist’ Movies Ranked From Downright Devilish to Heaven-Sent

When it comes to horror franchises, there's none quite like The Exorcist. With five films total, this franchise has carved out an interesting niche for itself within the horror genre. It all begins with 1973's The Exorcist, which was adapted by author William Peter Blatty from his own novel and directed by William Friedkin. The Exorcist was a critical and commercial hit, holding the title of the highest-grossing horror movie until the release of 2017's IT. It also went on to earn 10 Oscar nominations and winning two (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound Mixing). The …