The Shining vs The Exorcist
Which movie? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Shining 1980 64% · #35 in the world
- The Exorcist 1973 36% · #139 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks The Shining over The Exorcist, 64% to 36%. The Shining is #35 of the 1,800 movies in the world ranking, and #2 of the 11 by Stanley Kubrick. The Exorcist is #139, and #11 of the 60 from the 1970s.
The case for each
The Shining: Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's novel: Jack Nicholson as a writer slowly losing grip on reality as winter caretaker of the empty Overlook Hotel. The twins in the corridor, the elevator of blood and "Here's Johnny!"
The Exorcist: William Friedkin's 1973 film from William Peter Blatty's novel: two priests fight the demon inside a 12-year-old girl in Georgetown. The first horror film nominated for Best Picture; won Oscars for its screenplay and sound.
Side by side
| The Shining | The Exorcist | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #35 | #139 |
| Year | 1980 | 1973 |
| Genre | Drama / Horror | Horror |
| Director | Stanley Kubrick | William Friedkin |
| Running time | 144 min | 122 min |