Exorcist News

Picture this: Director of The Exorcist William Friedkin casually strolls through the primary locations of Georgetown, discussing elements of the classic horror film with its author and creator William Peter Blatty. Sounds pretty neat, doesn’t it! The tour is being shot in February 2009 specifically to appear on the much-anticipated …

I’m a fan of internet auctions and the rare treasures they can uncover. That is why eBay is an often-clicked bookmark in my browser (and subsequent dent in the wallet). Couple this with my strange need to own many copies of The Exorcist novel (17 so far, and counting) and …

I’m not sure how I missed this one right before Halloween (busy time for me as of late) but I’m glad to have stumbled upon it: William Friedkin recently shared with EW the top 13 films that give him nightmares. Classics such as Rosemary’s Baby, Psycho, Susperia and even Alien …

If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up your exclusive Exorcist bobblehead from NECA’s Cult Classics series. The toy is finally on shelves everywhere! Featuring a creepy-as-always possessed Regan perched upright on her bed, complete with bedposts wrapped in padding and disgusting spew marks on the bedding and her …

UK’s DVD & Blu-ray Review magazine got the scoop from Exorcist director William Friedkin that he is scheduled to begin working on a special edition Blu-ray release of The Exorcist on 2 December this year. Unfortunately, the disc will not be released until ‘sometime’ in Fall (September – November) 2009. …

The latest issue of HorrorHound magazine (issue #14) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Exorcist with a detailed retrospective on the greatest horror film of all time. “It’s the 35th anniversary of the scariest movie ever made, The Exorcist, and in true HorrorHound fashion, we take a look at …

Australian editor Benjamin Szumskyj‘s much anticipated book AMERICAN EXORCIST: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty is now available through ever-handy Amazon.com! It features essays from CaptainHowdy.com regulars Ryan Streat and Michael Garrett as well as Benjamin Szumskyj himself. The book was listed for pre-order back in June, but if you …

Neca’s first figurine making use of their Exorcist license is the infamous spiderwalk featuring Regan descending the stairs. The toy has finally hit the shelves, and if you’re interested in finally having Regan on your mantle and supporting The Exorcist Fansite, simply order yours via this link. Otherwise hit your …

The independent documentary that delves into one of the greatest film bungles of all time is finally available on DVD. “Schrader’s Exorcism is a documentary featuring maverick filmmaker Paul Schrader’s ride through hell and back while making film history on his epic “Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist”. The documentary is …

Warner Brothers have finally announced that The Exorcist will be released on Blu-Ray disc. Amazon have gone ahead and listed the disc on their website where you can pre-order it, despite the lack of release date at the moment. Expect a date to be announced before Christmas, to ensure we …

Thanks to Father Bowdern in the Discussion Forums for providing the first Mona Regan image from Worth1000.com and also forwarding this latest find to my inbox. Clever Photoshop skills at work using our beloved possessed Regan. Even though these were not submitted directly, I have still uploaded them to the …

Thanks to Bloody-Disgusting.com‘s ComicCon coverage we are able to get a glimpse at NECA‘s upcoming Regan bedroom figurines. Yes, plural! One headknocker and one complete set in the bedroom, complete with padded bedposts and wrinkled bedding. I am still to understand the head does indeed rotate. I have to admire …