The Exorcist is a seminal 1971 horror novel by William Peter Blatty and a landmark 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. It focuses on the demonic possession of 12-year-old Regan MacNeil and the subsequent, intense battle by two Catholic priests to exorcise the demon.
The Exorcist (1973) was primarily filmed in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.), New York City, and Iraq. Key locations include the infamous “Exorcist Steps” (36th & Prospect St NW), the MacNeil house (3600 Prospect St NW), and Georgetown University. Interior scenes were filmed in New York.
The Exorcist House
The Exorcist House refers to the private residence in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., which was used for exterior filming of the 1973 horror movie The Exorcist.
The Exorcist Steps
The Exorcist Steps are a famous 75-step stairway in Washington, D.C. renowned as the filming location for the climax of the 1973 horror film The Exorcist.