Therefore, in "The story follows...", "The" should be replaced with the, depending on context. Wait, "The" is a definite article. Its synonyms could be "the" itself, but maybe in different contexts. However, the user wants three synonyms. Perhaps replacing "The" with that where appropriate. But "this" and "that" are different types of
Now, let's go through each sentence again to verify. For example, in "a 1973 horror classic", "classic" can be legendary, notable, famed. "Scariest" could be creepiest, most terrifying, most spine-chilling. "Movies of all time" becomes "films of all time, motion pictures of all time, movies of all time." exorcist 2017
Starting with the first sentence: "The Exorcist 2017: A Modern Take on a Classic Horror Story". "Modern" can be synonyms like contemporary, current, present-day. Then "Take" could be approach, version, interpretation. "Classic" might be legendary, notable, famed. "Horror" could be frightening, scary, terrifying. "Story" can be tale, narrative, account. Therefore, in "The story follows
The last part: "The Story" – just "The Story" to "The Narrative", "The Tale", "The Plot". However, the user wants three synonyms