The Shining vs. The Exorcist

[cajunguy]

Although Legion: The Exorcist III was a substandard movie in comparison to the original, the book was excellent and featured my favorite character from the first, Detective Kinderman. Unfortunately, Roy J. Cobb had long since passed away when the sequel filmed, but George C. Scott did a decent job standing in for him.
The movie did feature a few good scenes. I offer this one in particular.
(I decided to watch both movies last night after entering this discussion, so I thought I'd throw #3 a bone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH8ynu0jRvY

 

[chops]

I like them both but I would vote for The Shining. Overall as a film I feel it is better produced and directed. It leaves more questions in my mind and feels more psychological whereas the Exorcist is more of a gross-out/horror flick.

 

[pipeinhand]

The shining. I have been to the Stanley hotel near Boulder where is was filmed and the place is just creepy. I have also been to the stairway in DC when Merrin is tossed, it is just a stairway.

 

[classicgeek]

Shining. But I'll point out that just like with 'baccy, everyone's tastes are different. I like that slow burn that Kubrick lights up that finishes strong. The little girls are like hitting that unexpected bit of perique mid-bowl.
Simon

 

[kamikazesasquatch]

I actually fell asleep when I watched The Exorcist. Shining all the way.