The name Chuck Waters is not commonly associated with The Exorcist, yet the stuntman is featured in two iconic scenes that occur in the film’s climax. Working as Jason Miller’s body double (Father Karras) he dove out of Regan’s bedroom window and threw himself down the ominous Hitchcock Steps… twice. Everything Exorcist partner Justin (via his fantastic …
Read More »Casting The Exorcist: another excerpt from William Friedkin’s memoir
Following The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive excerpt a few days ago, website Awards Daily have posted a new excerpt from director William Friedkin’s fast-selling memoir, The Friedkin Connection. This one details casting the main players for the The Exorcist; Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow and, of course, Linda Blair. …
Read More »“It does not have my blessing”; Blatty speaks out against The Exorcist TV series
The drama surrounding the recently-announced ten-episode TV series of The Exorcist threatens to be more dramatic than the show itself. Fans on the internet were quick to voice a mix of disgust and intrigue following the stunning announcement made by production studio Morgan Creek that they are planning to bring the epic tale …
Read More »New Exorcist book is a must!
Taking a detailed look at every aspect of our favorite film, Centipede Press have compiled an amazing book that has emerged as a must-own piece of work. Titled The Exorcist: Studies In The Horror Film, the book is jam-packed with many contributors who provide amazing original essays, interviews and thoughtful …
Read More »MILLER’S TALE (2011) documentary review
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 …
Read More »Pre-order MILLER’S TALE on DVD today!
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– …
Read More »Trailer for MILLER’S TALE, a new documentary about the life of Jason Miller
A new documentary on the life and career of the late Jason Miller, who played Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist, is set to premiere in the U.S. PBS Channels during March. Titled Miller’s Tale, the film It will also be available on DVD soon after. After so many years, …
Read More »Scranton honors Jason Miller with statue
Unveiled in Scranton’s Courthouse Square in March this year was a bronze bust of play write and actor Jason Miller – you know him as Father Karras in The Exorcist. He was a Pulitzer Prize winner for his play That Championship Season, which later became a motion picture Miller himself …
Read More »Video: Mark Kermode talks the original cut of Legion and different edits of the spiderwalk scene
Kermode Uncut is Mark Kermode’s movie blog for the BBC, which is always packed full of insightful information and film commentary from the man himself. Kermode, of course, is the brains behind the greatest text on The Exorcist film ever written – The Exorcist (BFI Modern Classics) (I consider this …
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