Tag Archives: William Friedkin

FEARnet knows it’s an excellent day year for an exorcism, as they began celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Exorcist on Wednesday with a live Twitter Q&A with Linda Blair. Followers submitted questions with the hashtag #askregan. For any die-hard Exorcist fans following the conversation, nothing we don’t already know about the …

I’m looking forward to bringing Exorcist fans a plethora of goodies throughout 2013 in celebration of The Exorcist’s 40th Anniversary. I’m extremely excited for the greatest horror film of all time to reach this milestone. The key item coming our way is a brand new Blu-ray from Warner Brothers and fans might …

This year’s Halloween treat has come early, fellow Exorcist fans, thanks to anonymous source and the masters of horror news, Bloody-Disgusting. They have recently published the first clips of newly discovered test footage filmed ahead of principal photography. The built sets can be seen (Regan’s bedroom) and Linda Blair appears …

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 …

Via his official Twitter last weekend, director William Friedkin unofficially confirmed what many of us anticipated: there will be a new Blu-ray release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist in 2013. When asked by a fan if a digital or film print would be shown at the Seattle …

Horror website Fearnet have detailed an appearance William Friedkin made at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood last Tuesday (1 May). The director spoke to the audience about the upcoming stage play of The Exorcist (Opening at the Geffen Playhouse July 3). Also present were playwright John Pielmeir and Geffen’s artistic director …

“There is only one…” It appears a team of 100 experts selected by London’s Time Out magazine hearkened Father Merrin’s famously whispered words and have declared that, indeed, “there is only one”. They have collectively named The Exorcist the Best Horror Film of all time– probably a phrase I have used more than any …

Taking a detailed look at every aspect of our favorite film, Centipede Press have compiled an amazing book that has emerged as a must-own piece of work. Titled The Exorcist: Studies In The Horror Film, the book is jam-packed with many contributors who provide amazing original essays, interviews and thoughtful …

One of the most fascinating aspects of The Exorcist blu-ray release last year was the famed Owen Roizman footage from behind the scenes finally being shown for the first time. Never-before-seen footage of cast and crew working diligently in silence (the footage has no sound) to make one of the …

The director who was instrumental in bringing Jason Miller‘s pristine performance to The Exorcist, William Friedkin, recently spoke at length with independent director Rebecca Marshall. Some of his comments were used to make up the enthralling documentary Miller’s Tale, which is available, for a limited time, on DVD pre-order. One package Exorcist fans …

Thank for reading my review of Miller’s Tale. This fascinating documentary deserves your attention! Please consider ordering it on DVD to support the filmmakers. I have embedded the trailer beneath my review at the bottom of this page. Miller’s Tale is a wholesome, honest and telling documentary on the intriguing (and …

German vacuum company Dirt Devil have created a new spooky ad (with a happy ending) to promote their current brand of vacuums, using The Exorcist as inspiration. A short video clip that you will never forget. I wonder if William Friedkin ever considered doing this to Linda Blair for the …