The exorcist

Description

"Inspired by an alleged real case of demonic possession in 1949. The Exorcist became an international phenomenon. A blockbusting adaptation of a best-selling novel, it was praised as 'deeply spiritual' by some sections of the Catholic Church while being picketed by the Festival of Light and branded 'Satanic' by the evangelist Billy Graham. Banned on video in the UK for nearly fifteen years, the film still retains an extraordinary power to shock and startle." "The second edition of Mark Kermode's Exorcist volume has now been updated and expanded; its publication completes a journey of discovery begun by the author in 1997. The new edition documents the deletion and recovery of key scenes that have now been re-integrated into the film to create The Exorcist: The Version You're Never Seen. Candid interviews with director William Friedkin and writer/producer William Peter Blatty reveal the behind-the-scenes battles which took place during the production. In addition, exclusive stills reveal the truth about the legendary 'subliminal images' allegedly lurking within the celluloid." --Book Jacket.

Description

Kermode's book traces the history of The Exorcist back to the alleged 'real life' case of demonic possession which was the basis for William Peter Blatty's novel, & provides a behind the scenes account of one of the most disturbing films ever made.

Subjects

Series Statement

• BFI modern classics

Other Editions

• The exorcistBritish Film Institute1997-01-01
• The exorcistBritish Film Institute1998-01-01
• The exorcistBFI Publishing2003-01-01
• ExorcistBloomsbury Publishing Plc2020-01-01