Feb 23, 2010 Posted by Captain Howdy

William Friedkin talks Exorcist remake, 3D, IMAX and Blu-ray re-releases.

The Exorcist director William Friedkin recently had an interview with MovieWeb and discussed the possibilities of The Exorcist being re-released in 3D, on IMAX, remake rumours and the upcoming Blu-ray disc. Thankfully, he states, as long as he is alive a 3D version of The Exorcist is never going to happen. I personally find this very comforting. While some might think 3D is the second-coming, I still find... read more

Nov 13, 2009 Posted by Captain Howdy

The Exorcist Remake: A mini-series written by Blatty, Directed by Friedkin!

Here’s one way to avoid a (potentially) horrible remake of The Exorcist: Have the author of the original novel and screenplay pen a brand new take of his own story as a television miniseries, then have the original director agree to direct. That’s exactly what Exorcist scribe William Peter Blatty has done, and yes, director William Friedkin has agreed to direct. So, a complete miniseries... read more

Jun 8, 2009 Posted by Captain Howdy

The Real Story Behind The Exorcist headed to the big screen instead of an Exorcist remake

A collective sigh of relief should fall over Exorcist fans with this news. Bloody-Disgusting got the exclusive scoop recently that film studio Vertigo Entertainment (responsible for producing remakes of The Ring, The Grudge and Quarantine) have abandoned its original idea of remaking The Exorcist. Instead, the studio will adapt Mark Opsasnick’s book The Real Story Behind The Exorcist. The book... read more

May 12, 2009 Posted by Captain Howdy

The Remake of The Version You’ve Never Seen That You’ve Never Seen in 3D

Do not be alarmed, there has not been an official announcement regarding an Exorcist remake… yet. Just wanted to share with you a short article by Jim Law over at Arrow In The Head where he explains why an Exorcist remake (probably) hasn’t happened yet and likely never will. Click Here to check it... read more

Apr 2, 2008 Posted by Captain Howdy

Michael Bay does The Exorcist remake?

On Monday, DARK HORIZONS reported that Michael Bay‘s DUNES company had its sights on remaking The Exorcist. Thanks for all who emailed me the scoop, however, Monday was April 1st and you have been appropriately fooled! Which is VERY GOOD NEWS, in a way, because if the report Dark Horizons posted had any truth to it, we’d all have something to be worried about! Click here to see the April... read more

Nov 19, 2007 Posted by Captain Howdy

The Exorcist Fansite and its stance on The Exorcist Remake

I’ve received a few emails from Exorcist fans following the launch of our small petition against a remake of The Exorcist. I feel I should clear up a few things about where I stand with relation to any remake and this website. Let me first confirm that this website would definitely support and provide coverage of any film being released as part of The Exorcist franchise, be it a remake, prequel or... read more

Oct 23, 2007 Posted by Captain Howdy

Say NO to any Exorcist remake!

I am calling on all Exorcist and genre films fans to please take 30 seconds to sign this petition telling Warner Brothers and Morgan Creek we are NOT IN FAVOR of an Exorcist remake! Please help spread the word about this petition and get as many digital signatures as we... read more

Oct 23, 2007 Posted by Captain Howdy

Linda Blair fuels Exorcist Remake news

The internet is buzzing with news that Warner Brothers and/or Morgan Creek might be looking at a remake of The Exorcist. It seems during her appearance at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival, Linda Blair herself hinted at the possibilities of The Exorcist being remade during her presentation before the screening of the 1973 classic. She did not seem impressed. Take this with a grain of... read more