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...many images in the film that have reference to Catholicism, Friedkin notes: "These things tend to appear...symbolic of something greater, but they're not meant to be." In the same vein, Friedkin says he was not conscious of the implications of "The Exorcist" for deeply religious people...
...says that "The Exorcist" was an "extraordinary story that was a lot of fun. The atmosphere on the set was extremely light." Friedkin describes how after filming a particularly shocking scene, a set technician would hand Linda Blair (the young star possessed by a demon) a milkshake and everyone joked around...
...Friedkin doesn't think that his use of violence in "Rampage" is sensationalist. "There are fewer than 30 seconds of violent images in the movie. You never see the actual murders occur, you never see the bullet actually enter someone's body. I don't think you need...
...Friedkin argues that "you can't be held responsible for the things people do in response to films," most notably in response to "The Exorcist." He says that "violence on TV and in movies is a symptom of what's happened in society, not a stimulus" to violent action. "People are immune to it," he says "They take for granted a lot of death and tragedy." Despite disavowing accountability, Friedkin admits that it made him feel "terrible" to hear of the powerful, negative effect his films can have...
...Rampage" employs stunning visual twists to enhance its impact. One provocative shot features the blood-smeared murderer writhing in front of a caged tiger. "I have no idea what that means," confesses Friedkin. "I talked to a guy, a convicted murderer, who actually did it. It meant nothing to me. I put it in because it is a striking image...