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Intergenerational Conflict in The Exorcist
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The Exorcist, a horror movie based on a book, picked up on the theme of intergenerational conflict that the book didn't explore. It became popular among people who were interested in the concept of good versus evil, despite criticism from some religious figures.
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The Exorcist is a 1973 horror movie based on a 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty.
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The Exorcist is a 1973 horror movie based on a 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty. The movie was a mega-hit and received the Best Picture nomination, making it the first horror movie to achieve that.
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The Interpreter's movie adaptation picked up on intergenerational conflict as a powerful theme for the narrative, with Reagan representing the youth's war against the establishment.
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The Interpreter's movie adaptation picked up on intergenerational conflict as a powerful theme for the narrative, with Reagan representing the youth's war against the establishment. While some from organized religion criticized the good versus evil theme in the movie, others believed it was essential to discuss its topics and the conflict embraced by the younger actors.