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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Exorcist: The Beginning
Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 95 (Apr 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Stellan Skarsg

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: 4
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.exorcistthebeginning.com

Special Features
Includes audio commentary with director Renny Harlin, cast and crew biographies, the theatrical trailer, and an eight-minute behind-the-scenes featurette.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 24674
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Strong Violence And Gore, Disturbing Images And Rituals, And For Language Including Some Sexual Dialogue.
(Retail Price): $27.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 113
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2004
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/01/05
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Renny Harlin
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
It

DVD Picture:
Computer generated imagery is nicely melded with Vittorio Storaro

Soundtrack:
Without a clear definition for localized effects, the DTS