19 iconic Movie/TV Show scenes that are completely improvised

Modified Jan 20, 2025 10:54 ET

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

12. Martin’s Vomit Scene – The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist (1973) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

The most infamous vomit scene in The Exorcist was in fact not intended to smack Father Karras. The projectile vomit should have hit him on the chest but ended up hitting the face of actor Jason Miller. His disgusted reaction and cursing were just real during those moments, capturing the horror and revulsion of the moment. Director William Friedkin decided to keep the unscreened reaction in the final cut, which has become one of the most shocking and iconic moments in horror history.