The Exorcist III (1990) KILL COUNT 

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“Oh no” actually made me chuckle a bit lmaooo

The bit about both old men thinking they are the one cheering up the other is so cute and wholesome. Unexpected from a horror movie about a serial killer

The Exorcist III is the real Exorcist II

The "can't get any worse?"....."o no..." Made me LOL way too hard 🤣

Can't we just appreciate how amazing Brad Dourif is with his performances. Whenever he is playing Chucky, the Gemini Killer, Billy Bibbit or Wormtongue the guy is an awesome actor

“I’m sorry you were murdered, Thomas. I miss you.” Is a hilarious line 😂😂

Brad Dourif is so phenomenal here; I think it's one of his best on-screen performances along with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and WISE BLOOD.

It wasn't mentioned here in the vid, but there's a moment where Brad Dourif's character, James Venamun, slyly mentions his work being 'child's play.' Intentional or not, it's a nice, subtle nod to his role as Charles Lee Ray/Chucky.

"Watch as i rip and cut and mutilate the innocent!" The Gemini Killer can go from calm and gentle whispers to blood curdling screams in a second. It's an amazing performance.

James' tiny "oh no" at the blackface line just had me cackling at that delivery

"That's the Disturbed Ward..." Phenomenal.

The kill just works so well because it's such a slow build up, then throws in a fake shock moment before returning to normal for a bit. There's a cop seated so the viewer feels safe as does the nurse, but when she enters that room, he gets up and leaves. The long slow shot, the noise as she shuts the door (which I'm guessing was added in post so the killer could come through it) gives nothing away until she turns and walks. It's such an amazing moment that hits no matter how often you see it. Also, I wish there was a George C Scott satnav app as that voice would be amazing as you're driving: "Turn right I said!!!"

Brad Dourif would have been nominated for an Oscar if the Oscars had any respect for the horror genre.

“The Disturbed Ward” had me laughing so hard

Brad Dourif is genuinely one of the best character actors of all time, it's almost a shame that he'll be forever remembered as Chucky when he's got so much good work in his catalogue

Kindermans reaction to his friends death when he's explaining the Geminis MO is one of my favorite acting scenes of all time. His breakdown and subdued crying really felt like a gutpunch because you feel this was a genuine friendship

the only benefit of having an 8am class is that once class is over, the kill count is released

My late partner was a huge disturbed fan, she and I used to watch your show together, now watching it alone, I had a great chuckle at your joke about the "Disturbed ward". Thank you for bringing her and I such joy over the years James, keep at it, love your work.

Thank you James. Dourif honestly played this character and made the movie with his acting. The duo of him and Scott is nothing short of memorable

Let the ‘Billy’s! Mother!’ bit NEVER die. It never fails to make me smile.

10:49 i love how the scream 2 gag is still recurring, it never gets old XD

4:42 James's little "oh no" had no business making me giggle

9:14 The guy who says "The Disturbed Ward" is Scott Wilson A.K.A Hershel Greene from The Walking Dead.

Jason Miller deserves so much more love for his performance here and how he makes it such a seamless shift between him and Brad Dourif’s scenes. An absolute masterclass in acting right here!

“It’s the Disturbed wing” *Down With The Sickness Starts to play* I love it.

9:18 The reference is funny by itself but the echo making it diegetic absolutely floored me.

The Exorcist III is, imo, an excellent and underrated true sequel to what I consider to be the scariest movie of all-time. Everything, from Blatty's script and direction, to the cast and the acting itself is all really well done. Also, that jump scare in the hospital is iconic in so many ways and, like many, made me jump out of my skin the first time I saw it. Initially, I thought the moment in the room with the ice cracking in the glass and the patient was the big scare, but I was sorely mistaken. 😅

5:42 This friendship was my most favorite thing about this movie. They both have an idea of what they went through 15 years ago and I appreciate that they'd still go see movies together.

Seeing Scott Wilson in The Exorcist III as Dr. Temple is minding blowing. Fantastic actor. I always loved his performance as Hershel Greene in The Walking Dead. Especially the fifth episode in Season 4. Sad that he passed away in 2018. Rest in peace, Scott.

I’d also like to add to the nurse jump scare. i like the fact that she closes the door and then the demon comes out that same door. I feel like it misdirects the audience in thinking the scare will come from else where and adds to the surprise factor

13:44 its nearly 35 years since The Exorcist III came out and I still consider this as one of the BEST jumpscares and off-screen kill of all time! As Chris Stuckmann said, its not just the sound, it's the freaking ZOOM IN!

Brad Dourif’s acting tour de force right here, one of the best performances in horror history

Really surprised that James skipped that the asylum head is played by Scott Wilson, Herschel in The Walking Dead

It's kind of adorable to see Brad dourif hesitate to cuss in real life

I saw the movie with NO WARNING about the hospital jump scare. I've NEVER jumped out of my seat so far in my life!!! =)

Honestly George C. Scott doesn’t get enough love for how amazing he is in this movie he just nails his part so well and gives one of his best performances ever

I think the only reason Kinderman is so upset throughout the entire movie is because of that dang carp swimming up and down his bathtub.

The bit in the church when Kinderman is talking to a priest about the events of the first film and just after the clocks all stop you hear a distant giggle of Reagan, like a kind of mocking by the demon. Just one of the many brilliant bits of this very underrated film.

“It’s the disturbed ward” *immediately starts playing Disturbed* It’s little jokes like that that make me love this channel even more

The Nurse Keating scene was the scariest jump scare I've ever watched. I caught the movie on tv just as the scene was starting on a weekend afternoon showing when I was about 14 and this scene shook me.

We REALLY need a video compliation of James everytime he says "TITLE CARD "

That "Disturbed" bit crack me up.

I'm a little disappointed that James didn't mention that George C. Scott was also Ebenezer Scrooge in one of the (many) adaptations of The Christmas Carol. He's amazing in that movie too. I was waiting for a joke mentioning that little detail. But, not a huge loss. Looking forward to next week's Kill Count for sure!

Brad dourif is probably my favorite actor. I love all his different appearances and that voice yo. That vooooooiiiice!!!!!! Remember in Halloween 2 the unrated version when he lets out that nerve shattering wail?

Man that hospital jump scare messed me up so bad the first time I saw it. I remember laying in bed terrified that something was going to get me in the dark. Still gave me chills seeing it in the video. So well done

"Oh no" holy shit james's face was too funny.

I find it sweet that both of the old guys think they are there to cheer the other up on Caris' death anniversary. It's like they see the other as needing help and think a trip to the movies will cheer them up

I really like how the kills are mostly described and not shown. It really lets your mind wander and create something truly horrific. The Exorcist III is kind of like the OG Texas Chainsaw in that way. I just think it's a pretty cool horror technique.

Brad Dourif is a goddamned national treasure.

I'm glad that the Legion cut is available and that it offers a different experience closer to Blatty's original vision. But the theatrical version is still a gem, and I'm glad Jason Miller was able to share the role with Brad Dourif.

The gags in this Dead Meat is the funniest I seen in a while. The "Disturbed ward", the Ace of Spades song, and the "Oh no" bit got me laughing.

4:45 Love james reaction here That quite little “oh no…”

William Blatty was like "fine , I'll do it myself"

i know it’s easy to look over him but jason miller’s performance is so good. it bridges karras and the gemini killer so well

Nurse Keating reminds me greatly of Lisa Garland from Silent Hill (specifically her appearance in the first game from 1999). After some short researching, it turns out that Lisa Garland's appearance was probably inspired by Nurse Keating. Very cool. : )

James’ excitement in his voice at 14:00 makes me very happy to hear. He is just reveling in the art of it.

The quick little “Disturbed Ward” joke got me, bruh 😭😂😂

That jumpscare just proves that jumpscares aren't inherently bad. A well-crafted jumpscare is one of the best things in horror. You can over do it for sure, but a good one? Hoo boy. See also: Jaws (Ben Gardner), and Jurassic Park (when the raptor pushes through the pipes after Ellie gets the power back on).

James, I am at WORK. The way I HOWLED at “KARRUS comma FATHER” made my boss concerned for my wellbeing and then I had to try and explain the whole lore 😂😂😂

My personal favorite Exorcist movie! It also has one of my favorite Brad Douriff performances too! ^^ Also really looking forward to the Nope Kill Count - love the symbolism in the movie and it's commentaries about exploitation and making spectacles out of people/animals!

the only true Exorcist sequel as far as we're concerned

During the dream scene, the tarot cards that are laid out tell about the movie's climax. Judgment: Rite of Passage, maturing, reviewing, transition. The Emperor: Power, structure, stability, authority, father. The World: Integration, completion, options, wholeness, the earth, correction. The Devil: Attachments, restriction, commitment, limitations. Lined up in a 4 card spread is telling Wiliam what he'll have to face and that he'll be able to overcome it all. As all the cards are right side up. Meaning they have positive outcomes if he can see the signs in time. The devil card is last, so that will be the challenge Willam will have to face to bring out all the positive aspects of each card. While the Emperor card primarily relates to Dire, the other cards are about Willam overcoming the challenge of finding the murderer and solving the case. Side note: I don't really like doing tarot readings because of how structured they are. I stick with Oracle cards because they are more free-flowing. But for anyone curious about the cards and what they meant I hope this helps. ^^

Fun Fact: The Exorcist III stars Brad Dourif as a character in a mental ward. Exorcist II stars Louise Fletcher as a medical professional. Both actors play similar roles in "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST"

James’ expression 4:44 when dude says “all done up in black face” 😂 ☠️ I’ve played back that part up and watched it like ten times I have tears literally. Thanks DM crew and thanks James. Been in a deep depression since I lost my daughter and your commentary always makes me smile and laugh. Don’t do much of that these days so it means a lot… 🙏

I'm so excited for this kill count, I love this movie! Brad Dourif absolutely kills it, it's got one of the most iconic jump scares of all time, and this weird off-beat tone, just awesome!

Just watched brad dourif absolutely killed it in chucky Season 3, Ep 7, and now watching his best performance ever, what a day. BOW TO THE LEGEND

The "Oh No" had me busting a gut. Great performance!

I actually really like Jason Miller’s performance in this as well. The way they switched between Brad Dourif and him was really well done.

20:21 watch out for the ghost

Just finished my dissertation, and now I get to watch a dead meat kill count, this day is gonna be elite!🎉

The fact that you guys are Michigan fans makes me love this channel a whole lot more than I already did lol.

“Oh that’s why we did that sponsor bit” had me crying

Man, I need to rewatch One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. It's been years.

Bro this episode has some of my favorite jokes James has done. The whole disturbed bit and the Jesus statue black face at the beginning 😂 chef's kisses.

I finally watched this movie in preparation for this very Kill Count. I knew of the infamous jump scare. It was spoiled for me well over a decade ago. I knew it was coming. I still yelled "JESUS CHRIST" when it happened. It's that well done. The movie itself is fantastic. What an underrated gem.

This movie does a great job of making the kills really unsettling using just descriptions alone, I think it does a better job than most really gory and explicit movies do honestly. The monologue Brad Dourif gives about how a decapitated head can continue to see for 20 seconds so he makes sure that the last thing that person sees is their own decapitated body is brutal.

This movie still to this day has the best jumpscare of any horror movie. Maybe right next to the lawnmower scene from Sinister.

Every George C Scott movie consists of George lifting his hands to his head and screaming Shut Up

4:41 one of the funniest James reactions of all time

This movie was my first introduction to Brad Douriff. I was 13 when I watched the Exorcist Part 3 and to this day, I still hold The Gemini Killer to be the single most terrifying, engrossing and powerful performance in a horror movie of all time.

I like the little gag when you are going over the opening credits and your like "we don't know who they are yet" as brad dourif's name appears in the credits. really cute

This movie must hold some kind of record in the ol suggested gore-to-actual onscreen gore ratio. The murders are insanely grisly, but we only hear them described.

7:58 I live really close to Wilmington lol😭 I love the little details you throw out while counting, which I guess is the origin of the "AND, show you how they were made"

That Disturbed joke made me fall off my chair laughing. 🤣

“KARRIS, FATHER!” Amazing lol one of my favorite running gags

To me this is the "real Exorcist 2" and I just ignore the heretic's existence since that was a bad movie to begin with. Exorcist 3 is very underrated with how great the performances, atmosphere and overall horror is and I'm glad it's getting more love from people.

I'm so excited to finally get the NOPE kill count. Ever since I saw it in theaters it has been my number one favorite movie.

James’ “Oh No” At the beginning is delivered better than any line I’ve seen in a film.

Father Karras face in the thumbnail says it all about the tone of this movie compared to the laughable part 2. That this movie is genuinely scary.

The Exorcist is my favorite film. I refused to watch any sequel especially after trying to get through II (and Believer). The Exorcist III is one of my new favorite films, and I highly recommend The Ninth Configuration (also a horror-ish movie) if you’re a fan of William Peter Blatty’s writing style. He’s excellent.

Literally the best Exorcist movie. Thank you Brad Dourif!

Watching this on my lunch break and I just audibly laughed so loud when Down With The Sickness kicked in 😂

At 8:43, I was happy James put that Ace of Base song after that phase

I really love how this movie even gives development to the minor characters as much as they could.

One of the greatest lines in movie history to be honest. "Bill now, shoot now, kill me now!" And silence as the gunshots ring out. The impact of that moment cannot be understated - it's the end of 15 years of misery for all those involved in Pazuzu's nightmare.

“Sewn back up like a sacrilegious build-a-bear” had me HOWLING.

Finally, Exorcist and Chucky crossover

Nurse played by Lindfors from Stargate and also played Aunt Bedelia from Creep Show. Love her.

I’ve considered the hallway scene the greatest jump scare ever since I saw this film at age twelve in 2003. So glad to finally see it earn it’s reputation 🙌