Publicity begins for The Exorcist stage play

Bringing William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist to the stage takes some courage. Not only is the novel a timeless best-seller, but the film that followed is revered as one of the greatest, and officially remains the highest grossing, horror films of all time. As I’ve previously posted, The...

Blatty reads an excerpt from The Exorcist

If you can get past the unfortunately irritating host Raymond Arroyd in this clip from his show The World Over, Exorcist fans can enjoy a very special treat. In the middle of this interview author William Peter Blatty is asked to read an excerpt from the 40th Anniversary edition of The Exorcist and, thank...

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,...

Blatty confirms changes to the 40th Anniversary edition of The Exorcist novel

In a direct communication to Ryan, webmaster of The Ninth Configuration website, author William Peter Blatty has announced some amazing news for the forthcoming 40th Anniversary edition of The Exorcist novel (available September, already available for pre-order). It seems the special anniversary editions...

LISTEN: Rare radio spots, sound effects and music from Exorcist III: Legion

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...

40th Anniversary editions of THE EXORCIST novel available for pre-order

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...

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...

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 released to audiences in the...

Article: William Peter Blatty and Owen Roizman revisit THE EXORCIST for Rue Morgue Magazine

In their latest issue, Canadian publication Rue Morgu Magazine have featured interviews with author William Peter Blatty and cinematographer Owen Roizman as they revisit their experiences on The Exorcist. The article has been superbly written by John W. Bowen and has kindly been scanned and shared via...

Signed copies of William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST and LEGION in one volume

The good folks at Cemetery Dance magazine have a tempting offer for the upcoming limited edition release of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist and Legion in one special volume. Yes: Both titles in one book. They are offering one-time copies signed by Blatty himself, to ship this December. Check out...

William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin might work together again on DIMITER

The Exorcist author William Peter Blatty hopes he might have his latest novel directed to the screen by The Exorcist director and good friend William Friedkin. It’s been almost 40 years since the two worked together on the 1973 horror masterpiece. This time the film would be an adaptation of the...

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...

Great new interviews with author William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty has been busy promoting his newly-released book Dimiter, which you’ll find in your local bookstore now (or, if you’d like to support The Exorcist Fansite, buy it via Amazon.com here). Part of the promotion has included some great new and exclusive interviews. The first I...

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...

Exorcists: The True Story documentary video

A 2004 documentary called Exorcists: The True Story has finally found its way to the internet, thanks largely to Exorcist Fansite members columbiancannon and Ryan. The documentary explores the belief in possession and the practice of exorcism, featuring a dramatisation of the real 1949 Maryland exorcism,...