There’s been a rumor floating around the internet for a little bit now and it’s starting to gain a little more traction, so I figured it’s time to start taking it seriously. That’s right, my friends, talks of remaking The Exorcist abound once again. The rumors are so serious, in …
Read More »Epic Limited Edition LEGION Shirts From FRIGHT-RAGS
Leading horror apparel website Fright-Rags have revealed 4 epic limited edition Exorcist III shirts that go on sale later this month. Designed exclusively for Fright-Rags by renowned artists, fans will not be able to get these shirts anywhere else. You’ll definitely need to pre-order to secure your shirt(s). Pre-orders start 10AM (EST) November 12 and …
Read More »New Talk of an Exorcist TV Series Remake
Here we go again, fans. While we’re busy celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Exorcist and the upcoming Blu-ray release, Hollywood studio Morgan Creek have been once again shopping around the idea of a TV series remake/spinoff to broadcast and cable networks. According to Deadline, there’s considerable interest. As recently …
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 »CONFIRMED: The Exorcist TV series being prepared without Blatty or Friedkin
Fans of The Exorcist might be aware of a teleplay adaptation written by author William Peter Blatty he has been boasting about in recent years. Blatty has been very open about his excitement for a mini series of his beloved tale of demonic possession as it would give him the …
Read More »THE LAST EXORCISM trailer is same-old horror style, no substance
Re-published from my article at Reel Thinker. I thought it would be relevant to include it here. At first glance the poster for the Eli Roth-produced The Last Exorcism looks like it could be yet another instalment to The Exorcist franchise. Thankfully it’s not, but if you’ve seen the 1973 classic …
Read More »The Exorcist Remake: A mini-series written by Blatty, Directed by Friedkin!
Here’s one way to avoid a (potentially) horrible remake of The Exorcist: Have the author of the original novel and screenplay pen a brand new take of his own story as a television miniseries, then have the original director agree to direct. That’s exactly what Exorcist scribe William Peter Blatty …
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