The only film Quentin Tarantino admitted he was afraid to watch to this day

Quentin Tarantino spent his life immersed in the world of cinema. Owner of one of the most celebrated filmographies in Hollywood, the director has always demonstrated a passion for productions of the most varied genres, including horror, suspense and films considered disturbing. Still, there is a work that managed to provoke a rare feeling in him: fear. This film is "The Exorcist", a classic released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin. Although Tarantino deeply admires the film, he has already revealed that the production's frightening reputation was so strong that he avoided watching it for many years. Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, "The Exorcist" tells the story of a young woman possessed by a demonic entity and two priests' desperate attempt to save her. Since its release, the film has gained fame for provoking extreme reactions from the public, with reports of fainting, panic attacks and spectators abandoning cinemas. The cultural impact of the work was gigantic. In addition to becoming a huge commercial success, the film redefined the horror genre and became considered one of the most influential productions in the history of cinema. For Tarantino, the combination of the religious theme, the unsettling atmosphere and the enormous repercussion surrounding the film created a kind of psychological barrier. Even though he is a filmmaker accustomed to dealing with violence and intense themes, he admitted that the fame of "The Exorcist" has always had a special effect on his imagination. Decades after its premiere, the film continues to appear on lists of the scariest films ever produced. His legacy remains so strong that new generations continue to discover the work and experience the same discomfort that marked the original audience. The case shows that even one of the greatest film experts on the planet can be impacted by the power of a well-told story.