The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist1998

Name: The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Genre: Demonic & Possession
Released: 1998-06-13
Rating: 7.3

“Twenty-five years ago, an extraordinary movie changed the face of modern cinema.”

Directed by Nick Freand Jones

7.3

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IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4

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Year

1998

Runtime

74 min

The premise

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

Horror Vault's take

Marking a quarter-century since one of cinema's most iconic horror films rattled audiences worldwide, this documentary gathers the cast and creatives behind The Exorcist to reflect on what they built together. Director William Friedkin and novelist-screenwriter William Peter Blatty pull back the curtain on their artistic intentions, while stars including Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn share their personal memories from the production. Rare archive material — including make-up tests and footage that never made the final cut — gives even devoted fans something genuinely new to see. Film critic Mark Kermode guides the retrospective with evident passion for the subject.

Content: Clips Of Graphic Content From The Exorcist