What’s better than receiving a limited edition copy The Exorcist novel’s 25th Anniversary Edition signed by the author himself, William Peter Blatty? (Not much, I know…) But sharing it with Exorcist fans is a good start!! Ryan form The Ninth Configuration has done just that. He recently got his hands …
Read More »Rare items: Dick Smith was here!
I just received this photograph of some rare Exorcist items via email from Exorcist Fansite member Hatter76: “…here is a Pic of some Exorcist relics, Demon Tongue and a Merrin Cheek. I believe this Picture was at a Make-up Effects event/convention in LA, I know dick Smith was there!” The …
Read More »The Exorcist Condensed Novel by William Peter Blatty
Ebay is a glorious thing, Exorcist fans. Slowly but surely we’re digging up all sorts of goddies on the greatest horror film of all time. On this occasion CaptainHowdy.com long-time member and webmaster of The Ninth Configuration Ryan secured this condensed copy of William Peter Blatty’s novel, released in 1971 …
Read More »Dick Smith’s career to be honored by the Academy with a special tribute
With fellow Academy Award winner and former student Rick Baker acting as the Master of Ceremonies, Dick Smith‘s illustrious career will be honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science with a special event being held June 17 2009 in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. Dick …
Read More »“That pornographic horror film I once did”
Den of Geek have published an article discussing people who have played themselves or performed their exact profession in feature films. It was pleasant to see Reverend William O’Malley get a mention for his role as Father Karras’ friend Father Dyer in The Exorcist. They open their section on O’Malley …
Read More »Scans of William Friedkin’s interview with High Definition Review magazine: THE BLU CONNECTION
Earlier this week I posted that William Friedkin revealed in an interview with High Definition Magazine that the upcoming Blu-ray special edition release of The Exorcist will use ‘The Version You’ve Never Seen’ transfer. The interview is actually about Friedkin’s film The French Connection, for which he won an Oscar. …
Read More »First Exorcist Blu-ray special feature revealed
Picture this: Director of The Exorcist William Friedkin casually strolls through the primary locations of Georgetown, discussing elements of the classic horror film with its author and creator William Peter Blatty. Sounds pretty neat, doesn’t it! The tour is being shot in February 2009 specifically to appear on the much-anticipated …
Read More »American Exorcist Book Now Available
Australian editor Benjamin Szumskyj‘s much anticipated book AMERICAN EXORCIST: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty is now available through ever-handy Amazon.com! It features essays from CaptainHowdy.com regulars Ryan Streat and Michael Garrett as well as Benjamin Szumskyj himself. The book was listed for pre-order back in June, but if you …
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