… sigh. This is truly a sad for for all of us fans of The Exorcist, and it’s one that’s not going to be forgotten — ever. It’s just one of those things that’s extremely hard to write about, and I know that the news has broken practically everywhere else, and …
Read More »WATCH: Dick Smith’s Heartwarming Oscar Acceptance Speech
Reflecting on the life and career of make-up artist Dick Smith following the news of his passing, it’s humbling to watch his heartwarming acceptance speech from 2011 when The Academy honored him with a Governors Award— the very highest and most prestigious type of Oscar. The Oscar is presented by an emotional Rick Baker, who …
Read More »Dick Smith Has Passed Away, Aged 92
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of “The Godfather of Make-Up” Dick Smith on Wednesday, 30 July 2014, aged 92. He was responsible for the groundbreaking special effects make-up seen in The Exorcist; turning little Linda Blair into a possessed demon and precisely aging Max von Sydow several decades. …
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 »‘Tis the Season to be Scary: A Very Exorcist Halloween
Happy Halloween, Exorcist fans!! While we live in an age where it seems Halloween costumes for women are often just excuses to dress provocatively and party, it’s comforting to know there are still fans out there that don’t mind sporting the scruffy hair, vomit-spoiled, ghastly look of Regan from The …
Read More »Chilling Captain Howdy Artwork
Another creative piece of Exorcist artwork has emerged thanks to an upcoming exhibit by Austin’s Mondo Gallery. From August 23rd to September 1st they’re presenting “The Rogue’s Gallery”, a showcase of evil characters from films by their favorite poster artist, Jason Edmiston. FEARnet got an exclusive first look at his …
Read More »The Exorcist Rock Musical Parody is Serious Business
Fittingly set to the influential sounds of 70s rock and emerging from the Hollywood Fringe as the Best Musical Winner of 2013, Exorcistic- The Rock Musical Parody Experiment has burst onto the scene as a must-see production. Seriously. The hilarious show is produced by the Orgasmico Theatre Company, written by …
Read More »Test footage ‘Mystery Man’ revealed!
The online horror community was buzzing last Halloween when BloodyDisgusting.com released footage from an old film reel which contained never-before-seen tests from The Exorcist. It showed crew testing Linda Blair‘s convulsions and levitation, her bed shaking and other on-set special effects within Regan’s bedroom. At the time it was speculated …
Read More »Rejected poster designs for The Exorcist
An exhibition showcasing movie poster designs rejected by Hollywood studios over the years features two rare Exorcist posters. It’s hard to imagine The Exorcist being promoted without the iconic image of Father Merrin stepping out of that Georgetown cab and walking into the beam of light from Regan’s window, but …
Read More »GIVEAWAY: Possessed Regan Deluxe Box Set direct from NECA
Makers of the best movie memorabilia collectibles in the world, NECA, are wanting to let fans of The Exorcist know they are running an exclusive giveaway over at MovieGallery.com. One of their amazing Possessed Regan Deluxe Box Sets is up for grabs, complete with rotating head and Tubular Bells. Click …
Read More »William Friedkin to receive Venice Lifetime Achievement Award
Director William Friedkin rose above the rest with ground-breaking feature films in the 1970s. The French Connection (1971), The Exorcist (1973), and Sorcerer (1977), were among films that brought a profound change in American cinema regarded as ‘the New Hollywood’. Recognizing his accomplishments, the Venice International Film Festival has announced …
Read More »Marcel Vercoutere, special effects artist on The Exorcist, has died
The LA Times has reported that Marcel Vercoutere, the man behind the visual effects on The Exorcist, has died aged 87. Marcel was instrumental in bringing visual effects to life on the set of The Exorcist production. The effects had to happen in real-time for the camera in an era …
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