Jesús Franco serves up supernatural possession, explicit erotica, and a notorious crustacean cameo.
LORNA, THE EXORCIST
When her flesh begins to crawl... so will yours!
A man is tormented by an ex-lover, Lorna, who posseses a strange power over a women, including the man's daughter.
From Franco’s vault of excess: you’ll believe a crab can make you wince.
Franco’s signature blend of sex and supernatural horror is in overdrive here, with explicit lesbian encounters and a scene involving crabs that’s as infamous as it is unexpected. Lina Romay’s performance is a hypnotic highlight, bringing both sensuality and unease to the film’s feverish atmosphere.
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Lorna, the Exorcist is a 1974 French horror film directed by Jesús Franco about a family vacation derailed when a mysterious woman, Lorna, sexually and demonically possesses the daughter, Linda.
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Writers
- Jesús Franco, Robert de Nesle, Nicole Guettard
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Lorna the Exorcist, Exorcism, Linda A Devilish Nightmare, Caresses de chattes, Exorcisme, Linda
Synopsis
Franco has created many bizarre and strange films in his long career but this one here is one of the best. This film is incredibly sexy one moment but then the next moment it’s downright disturbing and shocking. There’s one scene that involves crabs, which will certainly have your jaw hitting the floor. The performances are all very good with Romay really standing out with her beauty and sexuality.
Why Cult
Witness sexual and supernatural domination as Lorna takes control of Linda in a blend of erotica and horror only Franco could conjure.
A certain crustacean moment pushes even seasoned genre fans’ boundaries—prepare yourself for the infamous crabs-on-vagina sequence.
Lina Romay commands the screen with magnetic beauty and raw sexuality, shining in one of her most memorable collaborations with Franco.
The film is unapologetically frank with its lesbian sex scenes and unsimulated acts, pushing X-rated boundaries for 1974.
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What is Lorna, the Exorcist about? +
Lorna, the Exorcist follows a family vacation that turns nightmarish when the mysterious Lorna takes sexual and demonic possession of the daughter, Linda.
When was Lorna, the Exorcist released? +
Lorna, the Exorcist was released in 1974.
Who directed Lorna, the Exorcist? +
Lorna, the Exorcist was directed by Jesús Franco.
How long is Lorna, the Exorcist? +
The film runs 99 minutes.
What genre is Lorna, the Exorcist? +
Lorna, the Exorcist is a horror film.