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Yep. Mark Kermode was granted access to the “vaults of glory.” We’ve had small debates in other postings on here about where the rest of the cutting-room floor material is, but no one is absolutely certain of the where and who parts. Also, we just don’t know if WB held tight to every scene that was clipped, but the ones we do know of have been incredible to see. Here’s hoping WB will give fans all the trashed stuff for us fans to enjoy on the HD/Blu-Ray version (if that EVER comes out!).
howdy, I’m sure you’re right on the Blu-Ray … The Exorcist has so many versions now, that I hope they consider a, “The Exorcist: The Ultimate Version.”
As far as scenes go, I’d like to see Chris and Regan in the D.C. sightseeing for her [Regan’s] birthday. I think this would add more credibility that little Regan was a “normal” (whatever that may mean to you) 12-y-o. I know that WB forced Friedkin and Blatty to cut the film down to two hours, but that cost-benefit analysis decision shot a small hole in the concept of Regan’s persona.
Is the spider-walk scene CGI enhanced? Well, we have a three choices:
1. They filmed the scene twice … one with blood pouring from contortionist Linda R. Hager’s mouth; the other without blood. Extremely unlikely because you can see the way it was filmed for the original (below). In that particular interview on the 25th Anniversary edition regarding this scene, prior to the TVYNS’s release, Blatty nor Friedkin mention “the blood pouring from Regan’s mouth.” They only make reference to the contortionist’s actions in the 25th Anniversary Edition in the FoG.
2. WB hired another contortionist to re-film the scene with blood pouring from Regan’s mouth that looked just like Linda R. Hager did in 1973. Definitely unlikely because we know WB did not go back and build an exact replica stairway plus perform a look-alike contortionist casting call to perform this scene.
3. CGI is amazing technology and an expert (aren’t they all?) in this field can digitally replace the original actor’s closed mouth with one that is open … and pouring blood. Definitely likely because the TVYNS was CGI’d to death (and for no good reason … IMHO).
However, you can choose for yourself. Click the pic below and you’ll be sent to the high-resolution image. Also, it sometimes helps to see images from a different angles, so I added the Linda R. Hager closeup for comparison of facial structure so that no one is confused that Hager could potentially be Blair or Dietz. Once additional quick observation, notice the color differences in the original spider walk versus in TVYNS. It’s amazing how digitally remastered copies can enhance and add new life to older films!
This thread is so funny! It calls for another version of the film: “The Exorcist and Reefer Madness Meet.” I’m sure WB will oblige us! 😉
Go hammer (Sofia, Jr.). I think your rationale sounds familiar from the book about the diarrhea … I think that’s when the demon asks Karras the question about it smelling like sauerkraut.
Oh, I agree with the satire, Greg. The sound of the fart would have been a good laughing point in The Exorcist, just as in the scene when the demonic Regan slides the end table drawer out with its powers. Karras asks, “Did you do that?” and we get the very funny, “Uh, huh,” from the demon. That scene is laughable!
Anyway, maybe Sofia can rescue us from the rotten-egg smells or the SBDF! 🙂
Hi Ben,
You should have received an email from. Many, many thanks and I look forward to reading it.
God Bless,
Fr. Bowdern
The editing in that scene was done incredible and reminds me how Hitchcock put the shower scene together in Psycho. Linda only played the torso up and Dietz did the “crotch” scene. Like I said, I can’t believe that a 14-year-old would be that naive and never ask a, “What am I doing this for?” So, if she didn’t ask, she knew already (as she eluded to in the interview).
Again, she’s full of SHIT!
Hey … What Happened to Karras? Same scene that lasts about ten seconds … maybe the scene has more impact of the bed slamming up and down on the floor without Karras. But, it could have been filmed with at last his knees instead of just moving him out range of the camera!
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Big Makeup Whoops! This scene features Dietz with the vomiting rig in her mouth that attaches from both sides. It seems like someone would have noticed the blunder when the makeup ripped away. Solution: cover Dietz’s face along with the tube with her hair.
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In the U.S., we have only the TVYNS on shelves. I think WB is phasing out the 25th Anniversary since we’re now in the 35th Anniversary era. I can’t believe WB actually passed up an opportunity to re-release the HD/Blu-Ray version on The Exorcist’s 35th Anniversary.
