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Evan A. Lottman was an American film editor who co-edited William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973) alongside Bud Smith. The horror film's editing, particularly its use of subliminal imagery and crosscutting, became influential in the genre. Lottman's additional credits include Sophie's Choice (1982) and The Exorcist III (1990), establishing him as a significant editor in American cinema of the period.
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Who was Evan Lottman?
Evan A. Lottman was an American film editor who co-edited William Friedkin's The Exorcist. The horror film was released in 1973 and became a major influence on later genre editing.
Who edited The Exorcist with Evan Lottman?
Lottman co-edited The Exorcist with Bud Smith. Their work shaped the film's crosscutting between characters, locations, and escalating supernatural events.
What other films did Evan Lottman edit?
Evan Lottman's credits include Sophie's Choice and other American narrative films. Sophie's Choice was released in 1982 and starred Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.
Why is the editing of The Exorcist discussed so often?
The film is noted for abrupt cutting, tense crosscutting, and brief subliminal imagery. Those choices helped create unease without relying only on visible monsters or conventional jump scares.
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