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‘The Exorcist’ – Never-Before-Seen Outtakes from the Original Classic Finally Surface for Halloween!

October 31, 2023 John Squires Movies, The Exorcist

As we celebrate 50 years of William Friedkin’s The Exorcist, a man by the name of Paul Davis has unearthed extremely rare, never-before-seen footage from the production that he’s been teasing on social media throughout October. Davis, who directed Beware the Moon: Remembering An American Werewolf in London as well as the films The Body and Uncanny Annie (both part […]

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Why “The Exorcist” TV Series Remains the Franchise’s Best Modern Day Reinvention [TV Terrors]

October 27, 2023 Felix Vasquez Jr Editorials, The Exorcist, TV, TV Terrors

For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit FOX’s short-lived “The Exorcist” television series, which aired on the FOX Network from 2016 through 2017. 2023 has been a turbulent year for fans of The Exorcist. Along with the fiftieth anniversary of the original horror masterpiece being widely celebrated, there was the unfortunate passing of director […]

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Lamashtu Revealed: Meet the Demon You Barely Saw in ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

October 25, 2023 Meagan Navarro Lamashtu, Movies, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer

Despite multiple red herrings, clues, and characters like Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) blaming Pazuzu for the dual possessions haunting The Exorcist: Believer, the entity responsible is actually a very different demonic figure from Mesopotamian lore: Lamashtu. While the demon can be barely glimpsed in a quick flash on screen, makeup effects co-designers Chris Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke give a […]

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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ – How the New Movie Takes a Modern Approach to a Theological Horror Classic

October 18, 2023 Jenn Adams Editorials, Movies, Page to Screen, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for The Exorcist and The Exorcist: Believer. Before William Friedkin’s The Exorcist shook movie theaters across the country, a novel of the same name took the literary world by storm. William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist follows single mother and actress Chris MacNeil who watches in horror as her twelve-year-old […]

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‘The Exorcist’ vs. ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ – Why the Original Classic Is Far More Shocking Than the Modern Sequel

October 17, 2023 Jenn Adams David Gordon Green, Editorials, Linda Blair, Movies, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer, William Friedkin

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for The Exorcist (1971) and The Exorcist: Believer (2023). On lists ranking the scariest movies of all time, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist invariably falls at or near the top. Faithfully adapted from the 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty, the 1973 film stunned audiences with its brutal vulgarity involving […]

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‘The Exorcist’ – New Video Looks at the Long Home Video History of the Original Classic

October 13, 2023 Jeff Rauseo Movies, The Exorcist, Videos

The Exorcist had heads spinning in 1973, and continues to terrify new generations today. Director William Friedkin’s masterpiece really put the horror genre into the mainstream in full force, with 10 Academy Award nominations and multiple wins. Country wide bans, new director’s cuts, and fresh remasters make for an interesting history of the original horror classic on […]

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‘The Exorcist’ – Ranking Every Franchise Installment Beyond the Original Horror Classic

October 11, 2023 Reyna Cervantes Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist, Editorials, Exorcist II: The Heretic, Movies, The Exorcist, The Exorcist III, The Exorcist: Believer, The Exorcist: The Beginning

The Exorcist: Believer is now playing in theaters. The first part in a proposed trilogy from Halloween director David Gordon Green and Blumhouse promised to be a direct follow-up to the original 1973 masterpiece, ignoring every single sequel that came before. That’s right, The Exorcist had numerous sequels, the last of which was released almost […]

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“The Exorcist” TV Series – Vudu Selling Both Seasons of Excellent Series for Just $5 Total!

October 11, 2023 John Squires The Exorcist, TV

This year’s David Gordon Green-directed The Exorcist: Believer – the first film in a planned trilogy – marked the franchise’s return to the big screen after a nearly 20-year absence, but The Exorcist franchise hadn’t exactly been lying dormant in the past several years. Back in 2016, “The Exorcist” became a short-lived television series at […]

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Bloody Disgusting Joins Forces With Spencer’s for Horror Icon T-Shirt Collection Now Available for Halloween!

October 11, 2023 Brad Miska Bloody Disgusting, Child's Play, Friday the 13th, Halloween, Killer KIowns from Outer Space, Movies, spencers, terrifier, Terrifier 2, The Exorcist, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Just in time for Halloween, we are so excited to announce that Bloody Disgusting has just dropped a full-blown horror-themed collection of apparel as the first collaboration with Spencer’s Gifts! The exclusive Bloody Disgusting merchandise line celebrates several of the most revered faces in horror, with collaborations including Terrifier’s Art The Clown, Child’s Play’s Chucky, […]

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‘The Exorcist: Deceiver’ – Is David Gordon Green Returning to Direct the 2025 Sequel?

October 10, 2023 John Squires David Gordon Green, Movies, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer, The Exorcist: Deceiver

Director David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer is set to be the first film in a planned trilogy from Blumhouse and Universal, part of a $400 million deal to bring the franchise back to life on the big screen. But after the box office under-performance of Believer, and reviews slamming the film almost across the board, are […]

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‘The Exorcist’ – Rare Footage Surfaces from the Original Classic’s Demon Makeup Tests!

October 4, 2023 John Squires Movies, The Exorcist, Videos, William Friedkin

William Friedkin’s horror classic The Exorcist turns 50 years old here in 2023, and the film’s raw power is felt as much today as it was all those decades ago. One of the most enduring images of the 1973 masterpiece is the face of the demon Pazuzu, played by Eileen Dietz. The image flashes on […]

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Between Heaven and Hell: The Crisis of Faith at the Heart of ‘The Exorcist’

October 4, 2023 Brian Keiper Editorials, Movies, The Exorcist

The Exorcist rocked the world 50 years ago and horror has never been the same since. It shocked audiences with its unflinching portrayals of disturbing medical examinations, levels of profanity that shot right past those considered “acceptable” for Hollywood studio films, and a scene in which a twelve-year-old girl masturbates with a crucifix. It was […]

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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Review – New Chapter of the Franchise Lacks Conviction and Scares

October 4, 2023 Meagan Navarro blumhouse, David Gordon Green, Reviews, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer

Fifty years ago, writer William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin changed the face of possession horror with the seminal feature The Exorcist, which inspired sequels and prequels that never quite reached the same box office highs of the original, along with a short-lived TV series. Director David Gordon Green and Blumhouse, fresh off the recent Halloween trilogy, reteam for a new chapter, The […]

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Spirit Halloween: 10 Essentials for Every Horror Home

October 2, 2023 Alex DiVincenzo Beetlejuice, Editorials, Friday the 13th, Gremlins, Hocus Pocus, Mars Attacks, Pennywise, Scream, Spirit Halloween, Sponsored, The Exorcist, The Texas Chain Saw Massace

As Halloween culture grows with each passing year, so too does the volume of seasonal decor. Spirit Halloween remains the cream of the crop of the Halloween industry, as demonstrated by its 2023 offerings. As horror fans, Halloween decorations can serve as year-round furnishings. Here are 10 must-have items to add to your collection this […]

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‘The Exorcist’ – Regan MacNeil Gets An Incredibly Detailed 15″ Statue from Trick or Treat Studios! [Exclusive]

September 30, 2023 Brad Miska Exclusives, The Exorcist, Toy Fair, Toy Fair 2023, Toys, Trick or Treat Studios

Trick or Treat Studios is the clear winner of this year’s ongoing Toy Fair having already revealed more than a handful of shocking new action figures, from an entire box set recreating the iconic dinner table scene from Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to an entire “Goosebumps” line to a 1:1 Billy the […]

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