William Friedkin‘s The Exorcist hit theaters in 1973 and made an impact that changed not just horror movies, but cinema itself. The demonic possession tale is still considered one of the scariest films ever made, and its story continues to inspire—genre master Mike Flanagan’s new take on the Exorcist franchise opens in 2027.
But that doesn’t mean everything associated with The Exorcist has been able to capture its success. Some have: released in 1990, The Exorcist III , written and directed by Exorcist novelist William Peter Blatty, who won an Oscar for scripting Friedkin’s film, is excellent and disturbing and well worth seeking out. The…
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