Did you catch “Yes or BS” this morning with Stu? The statement was:
“Jaws” was the first horror movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Yes? Or BS?
No, that’s “BS”……Actually, “The Exorcist” was the first horror movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar in 1974. It would eventually lose to “The Sting” starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman.
But back in 1974, “The Exorcist” was a worldwide phenomenon on the effect it had on audiences…..it was actually banned in several areas.
Do you remember when it was in theaters? If not, check out the video below and recall the effect it had on movie goers…..maybe even you!
(VIDEO: YouTube/The Exorcist Online)
