The script potential score of THE EXORCIST is 1.41, a blockbuster (predicted 164-182MM; actual 193MM)
The script of THE EXORCIST will appeal to 42.30 – 46.75% of the population
97% events in THE EXORCIST are borrowed from 3 mythological tales
The script of THE EXORCIST will appeal to 42.30 – 46.75% of the population
Any story is the quest to fulfil a human desire. We have identified universal quests for every human desire. These universal quests reveal the invisible plot structure of stories. An analysis of Blockbuster, Hit & Flop plots led to the discovery of Mythosis Code. The Code reveals the story principles shared by all Blockbusters. We use the Code to estimate and unlock a story’s Blockbuster potential.
All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. THE EXORCIST has 3 universal quests of Family, Power, & Order
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Karras mirrors the universal quest of Order. Chris mirrors the quest of Family. Pazuzu mirrors the quest of Power.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Karras’ character borrows 52% of the universal quest of Order. Chris borrows 52% of the quest of Family. Pazuzu borrows 44% of the quest of Power.
Blockbusters interweave different quests to create a tight plot structure. Interweaving occurs when Events of 2 quests occur simultaneously in the story. Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. THE EXORCIST’s quest interweaving score is a perfect 1. An example of interweaving of Chris’ & Pazuzu's quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas THE EXORCIST’s script score is 1.41. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 42.30 – 46.75% of the population.
The plot structure of THE EXORCIST with a script score of 1.41 is the 3rd strongest script in the last 50 years of Hollywood productions. Jaws & E.T. hold the top 2 positions.
97% events in THE EXORCIST are borrowed from 3 mythological tales
At Mythosis, we have identified 32 mythological tales. Each mythological tale uniquely represents a human quest to fulfil a desire. These tales are the super set of thousands of tales across cultures.
We have codified the events of each mythological tale. Every tale has 5 major arcs. Each arc has a sequence of events. These events culminate into a major event. Here is the mapping of each character’s quest to the major events in their respective mythological tale.
Quest 1: Pazuzu mirrors 44% of Circe’s quest for Power (above threshold of 35%)
Pazuzu’s desire for Power stems from the need to dominate others. The tale of Circe from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Power.
Quest 2: Chris mirrors 52% of Demeter’s quest for Family (above threshold of 35%)
Chris’ desire for Family stems from the need to nurture & protect. The tale of Demeter from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Family.
Quest 3: Karras mirrors 52% of Bhishm’s quest for Order (above threshold of 35%)
Karras’s desire for Order stems from the need for organization to maintain stability. The tale of Bhishm from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Order.
Tags:1973, Bhishm, Box office, Character development, Circe, Demeter, Family, Hoya Productions, Kans, Movie Review, Mythology, Order, Power, Preservation, Script, Story plot, Warner Bros., William Friedkin
