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What an excellent day for a new Exorcist novel
The 40th Anniversary edition of William Peter Blatty’s iconic horror novel The Exorcist has hit shelves and is finding its way into the hands of fans everywhere (get your copy from Amazon if you haven’t already!)
After 40 years being recognized as one of the scariest novels ever written,...
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THE EXORCIST takes to the stage
Some of this criteria comes dangerously close to indicating a remake of The Exorcist might be right around the corner: A new LA-based production based on William Peter Blatty’s most famous novel is about to get underway. However, it’s not the TV mini-series we’ve been praying for, nor is...
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Friedkin confirms 40th Anniversary Blu-ray in 2013; new digital print
Via his official Twitter last weekend, director William Friedkin unofficially confirmed what many of us anticipated: there will be a new Blu-ray release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist in 2013.
When asked by a fan if a digital or film print would be shown at the Seattle International Film...
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All of Owen Roizman’s rare footage from the set of The Exorcist, uninterrupted
One of the most fascinating aspects of The Exorcist blu-ray release last year was the famed Owen Roizman footage from behind the scenes finally being shown for the first time. Never-before-seen footage of cast and crew working diligently in silence (the footage has no sound) to make one of the most famous...
Via his official Twitter last weekend, director William Friedkin unofficially confirmed what many of us anticipated: there will be a new Blu-ray release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist in 2013.
When asked by a fan if a digital or film print would be shown at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 9, where Friedkin is being honoured in person, the...
Horror website Fearnet have detailed an appearance William Friedkin made at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood last Tuesday (1 May). The director spoke to the audience about the upcoming stage play of The Exorcist (Opening at the Geffen Playhouse July 3). Also present were playwright John Pielmeir and Geffen’s artistic director Randall Arney.
Playwright John Pielmeier...
“There is only one…”
It appears a team of 100 experts selected by London’s Time Out magazine hearkened Father Merrin’s famously whispered words and have declared that, indeed, “there is only one”. They have collectively named The Exorcist the Best Horror Film of all time– probably a phrase I have used more than any other on...
When it comes to the current trend of minimalist movie poster designs, The Exorcist is often deliberately left alone because the designs can be painfully obvious.
Thankfully, the famous Alamo Drafthouse cinema recently screened the horror classic and commissioned some new Exorcist poster designs from talented Toronto designers Phantom City Creative. The results are...
Taking a detailed look at every aspect of our favorite film, Centipede Press have compiled an amazing book that has emerged as a must-own piece of work.
Titled The Exorcist: Studies In The Horror Film, the book is jam-packed with many contributors who provide amazing original essays, interviews and thoughtful insight into the ground-breaking motion picture.
Of note, the book...
As fans of The Exorcist know, coming across official memorabilia for the film is a difficult task. Marketing for motion pictures was handled very differently back in 1973 (Star Wars in ’77 soon changed all that!), there wasn’t exactly an abundance of t-shirts, lunch boxes, posters or figurines to latch onto. Not that we need those things to appreciate a film, but...
On this day in 1973 The Exorcist premiered to audiences.
Happy 38th Anniversary to one of the most chilling horror stories ever told, and Merry Christmas to all of its devoted fans who frequent this website. I look forward to bringing you more updates and discussion in the new year.
Jason ‘Captain Howdy’
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One of the most fascinating aspects of The Exorcist blu-ray release last year was the famed Owen Roizman footage from behind the scenes finally being shown for the first time. Never-before-seen footage of cast and crew working diligently in silence (the footage has no sound) to make one of the most famous horror films of all time makes for eerie viewing. Especially exciting...
Any Exorcist fans who may have been considering attending the 2012 Victoria Film Festival in Canada’s beautiful British Columbia now have absolutely no excuse to miss it– Linda Blair will be appearing in person to sign autographs, give a Q&A session and enjoy and a screening of The Exorcist with a lucky audience.
The 2012 Victoria Film Festival website...
Bringing William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist to the stage takes some courage. Not only is the novel a timeless best-seller, but the film that followed is revered as one of the greatest, and officially remains the highest grossing, horror films of all time. As I’ve previously posted, The Exorcist stage play will run from July 3 to August 12, 2012, at the Geffen...
I’ve been running captainhowdy.com since the late 90s. From time to time I’ve been tempted to post things not-related to The Exorcist, things I’ve wanted to share that I thought Exorcist fans might be interested in.
Today will be the first day I actually do post something not related to The Exorcist. I’m posting this because it deserves your attention...
