The Exorcist‘s sequels and prequels are coming to Blu-ray for the first time this year and Warner Brothers have a sales sheet which reveals the release date: September 23. Titled The Complete Anthology, the 6-disc collection will include: The Exorcist (Original Theatrical Version) The Exorcist (Extended Directors Cut) Exorcist II: The Heretic The …
Read More »First Look: Cover Art For The 40th Anniversary Blu-ray of The Exorcist
Warner Home Video have revealed this cover art for the 40th Anniversary Blu-ray release of The Exorcist. This follows their press release yesterday which confirmed the Blu-ray will be released October 8th. The Hitchcock steps were made famous by The Exorcist (now often referred to as “The Exorcist steps”). It’s …
Read More »Press Release: 40th Anniversary Blu-ray Details Officially Announced
In a press release today Warner Home Video announced the release date and special features for the upcoming 40th Anniversary Blu-ray release of The Exorcist. Save your pennies for October 8 (close to Halloween, as expected). Two new features have been announced. The first, Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The …
Read More »A memorable 37th year for fans of THE EXORCIST
2010 has proven to be an exciting year for fans of The Exorcist, and as the anniversary of the greatest horror film of all time closes out its 37th year, we collectively continue to learn and appreciate the masterpiece it has become. On December 26, 1973, The Exorcist was first …
Read More »William Friedkin: Blu-ray is the best print that has ever been made of THE EXORCIST
The Toronto Sun has published a great interview piece with The Exorcist director William Friedkin. In it, he describes working with 13-year-old Linda Blair and how The Exorcist affected his approach to religion. He also speaks about the miraculous job the Warner Brothers restoration team did on saving the original 35mm print …
Read More »THE EXORCIST: One Night Only screening feedback from fans
For one very special evening on September 30th, 2010, The Exorcist was officially shown on cinema screens across the U.S. Warner Brothers released the horror masterpiece to selected theaters with the promise viewers would see the Extended Director’s Cut (formally known, and previously released in 2000, as The Version You’ve Never …
Read More »More sneak previews of THE EXORCIST Blu-ray
If you hadn’t already noticed, the official Exorcist website at Warner Brothers has recently been updated in anticipation for the upcoming Blu-ray release (October 5th, 2010). The new site recently launched a preview of the book that will come with the two-disc Blu-ray release, where the visitor can flip a few pages …
Read More »VIDEO: Exclusive look at special features on the upcoming EXORCIST Blu-ray
Warner Brothers’ highly anticipated release of The Exorcist on Blu-ray is right around the corner (released October 5th) and some of the special features are springing up online. Fathom Events are behind the one-night-only special screening of The Exorcist Director’s Cut (formally The Version You’ve Never Seen) on September 30 (Click here …
Read More »WB announce THE EXORCIST back in cinemas for one night only
The scariest movie of all time is once again back where it belongs — on the cinema screen! As part of their promotion for the highly anticipated Blu-ray release, Warner Brothers have announced the return of The Exorcist to the big screen for one night only! The Version You’ve Never …
Read More »The Exorcist image quality comparisons between DVD and Blu-ray discs
Life member of The Exorcist Fansite Justin has put together a great comparison chart to demonstrate just how improved (and damn near-perfect) The Exorcist Blu-ray transfer appears to be. The chart compares screen captures of frames from the original 1997 DVD release, The Version You’ve Never Seen 2001 DVD and …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE! The Exorcist Blu-ray trailer reveals never before seen footage from behind the scenes
It’s an exciting time to be a fan of The Exorcist! Warner Brothers have just released the official trailer for the upcoming Blu-ray special edition release of The Exorcist, complete with glimpses of never before seen footage of little Linda Blair having her make-up applied by Dick Smith, hugging William Friedkin …
Read More »THE EXORCIST Blu-ray official details and release date
Warner Brothers Home Video have finally announced official details for the upcoming release of The Exorcist on Blu-ray. The two-disc Digibook edition will packaged with a personal letter written by director William Friedkin inside a 40-page booklet and contain both The Version You’ve Never Seen (2000) and the original 1973 theatrical cut …
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