Tag Archives: William Peter Blatty

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 …

Publishing house Lonely Road Books are busy proofing their upcoming revised special edition releases of The Exorcist 40th Anniversary novel. They recently revealed the amazing artwork that will be used on the covers and gave William Peter Blatty dedication site The Ninth Configuration an exclusive look.   Details about the upcoming …

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 …

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 …

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 Exorcist stage play will …

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 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 has personally …

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 will not be an exact reproduction of the previous text. Blatty …

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 I did there?) and he has kindly shared the …

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 see below. Ryan of …

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 it a feature film …