Yeah you weren't kidding. I hate cheap jump scares but that scene is masterfully done. Well earned, well executed.. Great scene..
Can't believe I didn't know how good this movie is until now
I hadn't heard much about Exorcist 3 (I was only around 10 when it was released here in Australia) and so it took me years to finally watch it. Obviously the 3rd film in a franchise that consists of my fav and scariest horror film of all time, and also contains one of the worst sequels of all time, really didn't give me much hope for this film being any good. It also received a very muted reception upon release...
Boy was I wrong! And it amazes me to this very day how it still has only found a small audience of admirers who will praise it all day long, yet it will never achieve mainstream recognition that it deserves.
And please everyone, give Psycho 2 a go. Another under-appreciated horror classic that masterfully follows up probably the 2nd best horror film of all time!