This exclusive collection offers both versions of the film in 4K, each with its own merits.
It retains the original, harsher "jump-cut" in Father Karras's climactic scene, which was replaced with a digital, smoother effect in newer versions.
It removes the heavy green/blue tint added to the exorcism scenes in the 2000+ home releases. Audio Restoration: the exorcist mkv exclusive
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | THE EXORCIST MKV CONTAINER | | | | [ Video Stream 01 ] ────────► 1973 Original Theatrical Cut (122 Mins)| | [ Video Stream 02 ] ────────► 2000 Extended Director's Cut (132 Mins)| | | | [ Audio Track 01 ] ────────► Dolby Atmos (Modern Spatial Mix) | | [ Audio Track 02 ] ────────► Original 1973 Theatrical Mono Mix | | [ Audio Track 03 ] ────────► William Friedkin Audio Commentary | | | | [ Subtitle Track ] ────────► English SDH, Spanish, French, German | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ The 1973 Original Theatrical Cut This exclusive collection offers both versions of the
You can use tools like MKVToolNix to inject historical audio tracks or custom subtitle files into your personal backup, creating your own definitive, exclusive version of the film without relying on unverified internet downloads. Hardware Requirements for Optimal Playback
: Many purists argue that recent official releases "modernize" the look too much, altering the gritty, naturalistic cinematography that made the original film so terrifying. MKV containers easily hold multiple subtitle files (SDH,
MKV containers easily hold multiple subtitle files (SDH, forced subs) and multiple audio tracks (original mono audio vs. modern surround), which is invaluable for a film with a complex history of audio remixes.