The Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
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- October 20, 2023
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It might be hard to fathom now, but in 1977 ‘horror sequel’ was a foreign term. Sure, the Universal Monsters had sequels where they were visited by a bride, Abbot, and Costello. But to have a film that follows a set of characters after they were terrorized for two hours in a previous film was unheard of.
So when The Exorcist was released to huge box office and critical success, Warner Brothers saw a massive opportunity to cash in. But instead of Jason Miller, they had Richard Burton. And instead of Ellen Burstyn, they had Kitty Winn. Perhaps most importantly, instead of a on his game William Friedkin directing, they had a first Exorcist hating John Boorman.
The result is The Exorcist II The Heretic, one of the most derided films of all time. Listen in as Garrett, Matt, and Mik dissect everything from how Boorman exploited his actors to what after several series together finally ‘broke’ Mik.
And be sure to tune in next week as the guys look at what many call one of the most underrated horror films of the 90s, The Exorcist III
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