Title: Reviewing the story, not the format
Product review: I had read this book when it was originally published many years ago and quite enjoyed it. Just recently rented the DVD and was not too happy with it, even though it does stick pretty closely to the original storyline.As I recall, the main character was more sympathetic and likeable than as played by Shirley MacLaine. The book also did a much better job of explaining how Joel became possessed. But the main problem with this movie is the last third or so. The abuse of the children was stomach-turning and much more extreme and dragged-out than I remembered in the book. I almost felt as if I were watching child pornography. Or perhaps reading about this part did not make as big an impact as seeing it acted out. As far as the ending, that is totally, totally different.Read the book, instead!
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