Exorcist II: The Heretic
1977
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- The Exorcist III is a talky, literary sequel with some scary moments that rival anything from the original.
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- William Peter Blatty
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- George C. Scott
- It Was Based on False Marketing
- The Kinderman Recast
- Brad Dourif Disliked The Theatrical Cut
- It Follows Exorcist II: The Heretic
- A Rough Director's Cut Exists
- The Children of Bodom Connection
- Brad Dourif's Role
- Odd Cameos
- The Zodiac Reference
- The Exorcist III vs. Repossessed
Although the characters in the film are part of author William Peter Blatty's Exorcist novel universe, they are taken from his follow-up novel Legionwhich featured no exorcisms at all. In fact, the premise of the novel had little to do with demonic possession, but rather the spirit of a serial killer who inhabits the body of Damien Karras. To capit...
One of the few disappointments of The Exorcist III is the recasting of Lee J. Cobb who played Lieutenant Kinderman in the original Exorcistfilm. So good was his performance that it's considered one of the standout roles in the movie, thanks in large part to the comic relief he brought to the dark story. Unfortunately, Cobb died in 1976 of a heart a...
Since the story of The Exorcist IIIrequired studio-mandated changes in comparison to its novel source material, many cast members felt bad for director William Peter Blatty. Actor Brad Dourif remarked that he preferred the original story and ending that did not involve the exorcism scene, as well as several other elements. Dourif went so far as to ...
Although the much-malignedExorcist II: The Heretic is widely regarded as non-canon across the film franchise,The Exorcist IIIdoes not attempt to retcon the events of that film out of existence. Proof of this can be seen in the location comparisons between the two films. RELATED: 5 Horror Movies from the 70s That Haven't Aged Well (& 5 That Are Time...
Purists who decried the end theatrical product were pleased to learn that an unofficial director's cut exists which is much closer to Blatty's original novel Legion.Since Morgan Creek "lost" the original footage, it was necessary to use VHS-based dailies to splice footage into the theatrical cut to create a rough director's cut of the movie. This c...
Finnish melodic death metal band Children Of Bodom has used sounds bytes from the film in their songs for added impact. The song "Follow The Reaper" features the Exorcist III quote "Death be not proud. Though some have called thee mighty and dreadful, thou art not so," while "Taste Of My Scythe"features the Gemini Killer's rant about mutilating the...
According to actor Brad Dourif, he was brought in to play the part of the Gemini Killer because Jason Miller was unable to memorize the lengthy monologues the character delivers throughout the film. Dourif claimed that Miller was a severe alcoholic who's affliction was hampering his work. As such, Dourif shared the role with Miller in order to offs...
Eagle-eyed movie buffs probably noticed quite a few familiar faces in The Exorcist III,but everyone else may have missed them altogether. Some high profile faces are instantly recognizable, while others are downright bizarre. Basketball legend Patrick Ewing makes an appearance as an angel in a dream sequence, as does fashion model Fabio Lanzoni. Fo...
William Peter Blatty shares a chilling relationship with the real-life serial killer known as The Zodiac who committed a series of brutal murders throughout the 1960s and early 70s. The killer would frequently send taunting letters to authorities and potential victims in an attempt to unnerve them. RELATED: The Devil Inside: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Fa...
When Morgan Creek learned that the horror-comedy parody filmed Repossessedstarring Leslie Nielsen was due to drop in 1990, they immediately hit the gas and rushed The Exorcist III out so that it didn't suffer. The fact that previous Exorcist actress Linda Blair was attached to Repossessedundoubtedly would have set off a firestorm. In the end, the r...
Oct 7, 2023 · Updated Oct 7, 2023. William Peter Blatty's 1990 film acts as a mirror and continuation of the original 1973 masterpiece. The Big Picture. The Exorcist III is one of the greatest threequels...
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Aug 17, 2020 · (Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures) At the center of The Exorcist III is a series of grisly murders eerily similar to the those of a serial killer who died 15 years prior to the events of the...
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Aug 16, 2019 · Features. The Exorcist III is a Classic and Better Than You Remember. Three decades later, we look back at The Exorcist III, which despite everything is much better than most people remember. By...
British film critic Mark Kermode called it "a restrained, haunting chiller which stimulates the adrenaline and intellect alike", and New York Times reviewer Vincent Canby said "The Exorcist III is a better and funnier (intentionally) movie than either of its predecessors".
Jan 31, 2023 · By Blaine Turner. Published Jan 31, 2023. William Peter Blatty's sequel is loaded with top-notch performances, a chilling atmosphere, and effective scares. 20th Century Fox. Oh, sequels. While...
