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I agree with Mr. Crankypants.
At the time that I saw it, I wasn't really well-versed in horror, so I pretty much figured that "horror" meant things-jumping-at-you-making-you-scream-with-dread horror. Since the movie is definitely more of an atmospheric creepfest (to say the least), I was a little disappointed.
That and at the time, I didn't find the supernatural all that scary. Plus I was a raging Atheist (read: self righteous Believer-hating angry teen) and couldn't suspend my disbelief about someone being possessed by the devil and/or demon. I thought that it was a little silly. Scary for those involved, sure, but I myself didn't see any present danger.
I think that if I watch the movie now I'd probably be a lot more creeped out, since it's such an atmospheric film and generally slowburn build up genuinely give me the willies... Interesting looking back. I remember "not getting it" because I was waiting for someone to come after me with a knife.
While I can say, No, The Exorcist didn't scare me, I refuse to say that it's "overrated" or anything like that; I just had different expectations going into it and that's something that can ruin your movie-watching experience.
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