Here’s why the MPAA gave its R rating to the next Exorcist movie.

After 50 years, 1973’sThe Exorcistis getting a proper requel in the upcoming horror movie.

The project will even be directed by David Gordon Green, who previously re-vitalized theHalloweenfranchise in 2018.

The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer Gets Mature

The upcoming horror blockbusterTheExorcist: Believerjust got anofficialrating.

“Though, it’s worth noting that those restrictions have widened just a little bit over the decades.

The Disturbing Legacy of Exorcist

An R Rating forTheExorcist: Believeris to be expected.

Exorcist Believer Scene

In fact, many fans might have been vocally angry if it were any lower.

The franchise is no stranger to disturbing content.

When the original film was released, it was the subject of countless controversies.

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The Exorcist: Believerhits theaters on October 13.

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