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I think 12 is too young and not because I think The Exorcist is violent. It's more the crucifix fucking scene. I don't think I was 15 or 16 until I saw the Exorcist for the first time and that scene shocked me. The whole feel of the movie can be pretty intense.
Also, I think it also depends on what religious background you are. My boyfriend is a Baptist and The Exorcism of Emily Rose really freaked him out and he refuses to watch the Exorcist because of the whole demonic thing. My background is Catholic and I have no problem with it and the devil and demons don't scare me. If anything I understand it better because the Exorcist (and most other types of movies like this) go by "Catholic Rules" for exorcisms, demons, and the like.
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