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What an excellent day for a new Exorcist novel
The 40th Anniversary edition of William Peter Blatty’s iconic horror novel The Exorcist has hit shelves and is finding its way into the hands of fans everywhere (get your copy from Amazon if you haven’t already!)
After 40 years being recognized as one of the scariest novels ever written,...
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THE EXORCIST takes to the stage
Some of this criteria comes dangerously close to indicating a remake of The Exorcist might be right around the corner: A new LA-based production based on William Peter Blatty’s most famous novel is about to get underway. However, it’s not the TV mini-series we’ve been praying for, nor is...
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Regan’s Tongue t-shirt design
As fans of The Exorcist know, coming across official memorabilia for the film is a difficult task. Marketing for motion pictures was handled very differently back in 1973 (Star Wars in ’77 soon changed all that!), there wasn’t exactly an abundance of t-shirts, lunch boxes, posters or figurines to...
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All of Owen Roizman’s rare footage from the set of The Exorcist, uninterrupted
One of the most fascinating aspects of The Exorcist blu-ray release last year was the famed Owen Roizman footage from behind the scenes finally being shown for the first time. Never-before-seen footage of cast and crew working diligently in silence (the footage has no sound) to make one of the most famous...
The director who was instrumental in bringing Jason Miller‘s pristine performance to The Exorcist, William Friedkin, recently spoke at length with independent director Rebecca Marshall. Some of his comments were used to make up the enthralling documentary Miller’s Tale, which is available, for a limited time, on DVD pre-order.
One package Exorcist fans might...
Thank for reading my review of Miller’s Tale. This fascinating documentary deserves your attention! Please consider ordering it on DVD to support the filmmakers. I have embedded the trailer beneath my review at the bottom of this page.
Miller’s Tale is a wholesome, honest and telling documentary on the intriguing (and some might argue tragic) life of playwright...
Ryan of the William Peter Blatty dedication website TheNinthConfiguration.com has obtained and shared some rare recordings from 1990′s ‘true’ Exorcist sequel, Legion.
3 audio cassettes featuring radio spots, sound effects and music from the film came into Ryan’s possession (see what I did there?) and he has kindly shared the goods on YouTube. You can...
This year, William Peter Blatty’s iconic horror novel celebrates 40 years since release. To mark the occasion, original publisher Harper are releasing a deluxe anniversary edition of The Exorcist on September 27th, 2011. They have released glimpses of the hardcover and softcover artwork which you can see below.
Ryan of The Ninth Configuration website has the scoop on...
In 2001 the Biography channel’s Imitate Portrait series produced a piece about the life actress Linda Blair. I’ve finally obtained a copy and can now provide the complete documentary for you (minus only the opening minute). Watch it below.
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When it comes to rare Exorcist media we can rely on captainhowdy.com life member Justin to consistently come up with nuggets of gold.
This time we’re privileged to enjoy original vinyl recordings of Exorcist radio spots that went to air in 1973. These come from the earliest part of the films marketing, as evidenced by the voice of the demon being non-existent....
Been a while since I’ve had some decent Exorcist fan art grace my inbox. This particular drawing of Regan was posted to The Exorcist facebook page by Renato earlier this...
Some of this criteria comes dangerously close to indicating a remake of The Exorcist might be right around the corner: A new LA-based production based on William Peter Blatty’s most famous novel is about to get underway. However, it’s not the TV mini-series we’ve been praying for, nor is it a feature film remake. Nope, it’s a play.
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German vacuum company Dirt Devil have created a new spooky ad (with a happy ending) to promote their current brand of vacuums, using The Exorcist as inspiration. A short video clip that you will never forget. I wonder if William Friedkin ever considered doing this to Linda Blair for the levitation...
The producers of independent Jason Miller documentary Miller’s Tale need assistance to ensure smooth DVD post production, asking fans and supporters to pre-order their copies through popular fundraising website IndieGoGo.
Those lucky enough to have caught Miller’s Tale on television will tell you how insightful and interesting the documentary is– one that...
Warner Bros. and Morgan Creek Studios today confirmed the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist will be remade for today’s audience. In an exclusive deal, Morgan Creek will produce and Warner Bros. will distribute internationally.
We’ve feared it for along time and discussed it extensively– now, our fears/dreams have come true: Morgan Creek is remaking The...
