An extremely rare film reel has surfaced documenting how cinemas, audiences and the media handled the release of The Exorcist in America in 1974. Titled The Cultural Impact of The Exorcist, the short documentary features real- time audience reactions from people seeing the iconic film for the first time in early 1974. It’s …
Read More »PRE-ORDER The Blu-ray Set; The Complete Anthology: The Exorcist
The highly anticipated arrival of every single Exorcist sequel/prequel on Blu-ray format is happening September 23. You can have your copy delivered on the day (and in some cases, sooner) by pre-ordering The Exorcist Complete Anthology via Amazon.com right now. First announced by William Peter Blatty back in May, the Blu-ray box-set …
Read More »Exorcist Blu-ray Complete Anthology Release Date Revealed
The Exorcist‘s sequels and prequels are coming to Blu-ray for the first time this year and Warner Brothers have a sales sheet which reveals the release date: September 23. Titled The Complete Anthology, the 6-disc collection will include: The Exorcist (Original Theatrical Version) The Exorcist (Extended Directors Cut) Exorcist II: The Heretic The …
Read More »LEGION coming to Blu-ray; Blatty reveals
William Peter Blatty has revealed Warner Brothers are planning an Exorcist Blu-ray package that is set to include The Exorcist III: Legion. It will be the first time the 1990 horror has appeared on the high definition format. The same can be said for Exorcist II: The Heretic and (I presume) the prequels Exorcist: The Beginning and/or Dominion: Prequel …
Read More »WATCH: Linda Blair Honoring Dick Smith at the 2011 Governors Awards
The Oscars official YouTube channel has uploaded Linda Blair’s heartwarming tribute speech to make-up artist Dick Smith at the 2011 Governors Awards. Dick Smith received an honorary Oscar on the night for his illustrious career and groundbreaking achievements in make-up special effects. The award was presented to him by Rick …
Read More »Regan’s Curse Exorcist Shirt by Fright Rags
Fright Rags have released this exclusive Exorcist shirt (also available as a hoodie) titled “Regan’s Curse”. Stock is limited so if you’d like to pick this up, you can do so via their website now. I’m also not sure if this is officially licensed, so there could be a ‘get …
Read More »REVIEW: The Exorcist (part 2) BBC Radio 4’s dramatic conclusion
This review of Part 2 contains spoilers of both parts. If you want to avoid spoilers I recommended you listen to the whole production before reading on. With the first hour of The Exorcist dramatization tucked away, everything was ready for the second hour to power through to the climactic …
Read More »LISTEN: BBC Radio 4’s Complete Dramatization of The Exorcist
BBC Radio 4’s fascinating adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist, dramatized by Robert Forrest, went to air over two nights on 20 & 21 February 2014. Listen to both parts below. You can also download mp3 files of both episodes and read my reviews. You’re welcome to join us in …
Read More »REVIEW: The Exorcist (Part 1) Audio Dramatization Delivers
It was mid-morning here in Australia when Part 1 of The Exorcist dramatization went to air on BBC Radio 4. I had purchased a delicious coffee, closed my shutters and sat in darkness by the dim light of my monitor, listening without bias as best I could while taking down …
Read More »The Exorcist Inspires Mystery Skulls Music Video
I’m going to tuck my personal opinion away and just let people know that this exists and move on. Decide for yourselves whether this is a good or bad thing… Electronica group Mystery Skulls decided to spoof (or pay homage to?) The Exorcist in the music video for their new …
Read More »BBC Radio 4 Will Air The Exorcist Audio Adaptation This Month
There were whispers back in November 2012 that a radio adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist could be hitting the airwaves in 2013. BBC Radio 4 have now confirmed the audio drama will air this month, stretched over two evenings on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February from 11pm. Links to …
Read More »I Cast You Out, Malicious Malware!
I started this website in 1999 when I was just 18 years old. I’ve long since married, changed locations numerous times (and learned that I truly hate moving) and am now raising two children. Both of them are now attending their first years of school. My life has changed immensely …
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