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Don’t warn him at all and let him sit through any sequel so he can see it for what it is. If anything, he will appreciate the original even more.
Most people are engaged in the scene, and if you’re just watching the film and letting the story take you on a journey, then you’re not keeping an eye out for wires.
Ha ha – perhaps the worst sequel of all The Exorcist films probably doesn’t spark much conversation for a reason… 😉
We can only assume he may have realized it was only ever going to be a studio-driven money making attempt. Never ‘art’.
I think Blatty finally deciding to direct the film himself – despite what anyone may have read anywhere – was a last resort decision. Had he found the right director I think he would have happily placed the film under their guidance; which is exactly what happened with The Exorcist. He fought tooth and nail to ensure Friedkin directed.
*Sigh* If only Friedkin were keen on Exorcist III at the time.
It’s unfortunate that any film coming after The Exorcist that shares its name will always pale in comparison. No matter how hard any filmmaker, writer or studio tries – The Exorcist will always remain a one-of-kind that is unmatchable. They struck a chord in 1972/3 while filming The Exorcist that could never be taught. Things just ‘clicked’ and the result was the greatest horror film of all time.
All the others are just blue-print attempts that never really re-capture that magic.
JAWS is another good example of this when looking and the masterpiece that is the original, and then the sequels which followed.
It can’t be explained – universally, the timing of release, the social status at the time, youth, government, etc (society in general) WILL know when they have a classic film on their hands – no one can plan for that.
I like this theory, too. Adds a creepy sense of possessed Regan existing outside of her “no straps” bedroom.
