Making history

While the movie had quite the pushback from some when it hit theatres in 1973, 'The Exorcist' made history after becoming the first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

In total, the picture was put forward for 10 Oscars, and won in two categories - Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound.

'The Exorcist' also excelled at the Golden Globes, winning in four of the seven categories it was nominated in, including Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture for Linda Blair.

In terms of its box office performance, 'The Exorcist' banked $193 million in its initial theatrical run, and has a lifetime gross of $441 million after its subsequent re-releases.