Thanks.

BTW, it's not March 11, it's March 2011. I won't be setting an exact date but it will be out in that month.

Hi Guys,

Would anyone here by chance have, or would know anyone who does have, a high quality, uncompressed image file of this deleted "headless priest" shot from Exorcist III that appeared in the French promo material?

http://legion.theninthconfigur…..romo_1.jpg

By uncompressed I mean an original scan saved in .bmp or similar format.

Because its essentially a still shot, I can make it work as a quick video shot if I have a slightly higher quality scan. I want to re-edit the confessional murder sequence from Exorcist III and at least see how it looks. If it works, it will make the final cut.

Help or leads appreciated.  :)

SD

Ryan said:

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I can go through my archives and scan it for you if you like (I run the website you linked to).
 

It's the wide, front-on shot that I'm after

Could you please upload the .bmp file/s to Mediafire or Rapidshare or a webserver and then PM me the link?  ta.

Post edited 10:55 PM – April 1, 2011 by cxx

Hi there, I'm a big Exorcist fan and have been coming to this site and reading the forums for quite some time now.. Spicediver's fantastic edit of Exorcist III made me want to join to share my views!

I have to say, while the edit isn't perfect it might well be the closest we come to ever seeing what Legion, the movie, was to begin with – unless that 'lost' footage is actually found, one can pray. I agree with Father Merrin that the film felt different from start to end. I don't know if it's related to consciously knowing I was watching a different edit or because it actually was that different. There were details that stood out more I hadn't noticed before, the plot somehow made more sense and the mood of the film was even more creepy and haunting. The original Exorcist III always gives me goosebumps all over at certain times, but it happened even more watching this edit. Very spine-tingling and haunting!

There are some possible spoilers below, so if you do want to know yet don't read!

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What I felt worked:

- The removal of the exorcist sub-plot really improved the film and made it seem a lot less cheap and forced, and of course naturally closer to Blatty's original story.

- The added footage of the priest in the church was completely unexpected and sent a chill down my spine. While not technically perfect it really does enhance that scene, well done.

- The sharper edits in places of certain scenes – I'll have to re-watch the original to figure out exactly what was missing, but then again that means it was done perfectly when I didn't even notice! The edits certainly made the movie a lot tighter and to the point.

What I felt didn't work:

- As Father Merrin mentions above, the added footage of the rose/fall down the steps towards the end distracts from the scene a bit and does make it seem a bit chopped up. And it's also the second time we see the fall down the steps so it feels like it's retreading old ground. I like the idea, but I'm not sure it works in the context. Then again I'm so used to seeing nothing but the gloomy cell in that particular scene, so others might feel different.

- The nurse collapsing in Kinderman's house at the end – I don't quite get what the sound of the gun shot is meant to signify. A premonition? The Gemini killer giving up? I might be being stupid but I would love to get it cleared up.

- The tomb stone at the end – just a personal preference but I felt it was a bit cheesy and overly explanatory. Then again, I do know the story well.

Overall though, excellent job considering what limited materials you did have available! Next time I convince friends to watch this movie with me I'll definitely be playing your edit. Thanks for putting the work in and thanks for sharing!