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The Exorcist - Franchise

"The Exorcist" is a horror franchise that began with the iconic 1973 film, widely regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made. The franchise revolves around themes of demonic possession and exorcism, typically focusing on the battle between priests and evil spirits. Known for its terrifying atmosphere, psychological depth, and religious themes, "The Exorcist" has expanded into multiple films, a TV series, novels, and more, leaving a lasting impact on the horror genre.

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Mike Flanagan Shares A Cryptic Tease About His "Unique Takes" On Carrie & The Exorcist

Horror director Mike Flanagan teases that his Carrie TV show and Exorcist movie will both be quite timely, building more anticipation.

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The Exorcist: Believer Director Shares His Advice For Filmmakers Tackling Beloved Franchises

Following his experience on The Exorcist: Believer, David Gordon Green shares how he feels filmmakers should approach beloved long-running franchises.

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Mike Flanagan Teases Familiar Faces In His Dark Tower & Exorcist Projects, Explains Casting Process

Acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan explains his casting process and teases the return of familiar faces in his Dark Tower and Exorcist projects.

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Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist Movie Has Even Greater Expectations Now Thanks To New Promise

Mike Flanagan is in charge of the next Exorcist movie, and a recent promise from him has only raised greater expectations for the project.

Linda Blair as Regan biting her fingernails in The Exorcist.
Mike Flanagan Promises The Exorcist Reboot Will Be "Scariest I've Ever Made" & Teases Something That's "Never Been Done With The Franchise"

Mike Flanagan addresses his Exorcist reboot movie, teasing his new vision for the franchise and revealing that he fought hard for the film.

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3 Directors That Adamantly Hated Sequels to Their Films
3 Directors That Adamantly Hated Sequels to Their Films

Today at Screen Rant, we look at three such directors who actively hated the sequels to their films.

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Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Must Learn 1 Lesson From His Underrated Shining Sequel

Mike Flanagan is directing a new Exorcist film, and it must learn from the missteps of his last legacy horror sequel, Shining follow-up Doctor Sleep.

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Mike Flanagan Launches Red Room Pictures With 2 Major Productions Including The Exorcist Remake

Mike Flanagan's new production company Red Room Pictures launches with an adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck and a new Exorcist movie.

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Carla Gugino in Fall of the House of Usher and Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in Midnight Mass
11 Mike Flanagan Actors I Want To See In His New Exorcist Movie

Although Mike Flanagan's Exorcist movie is still a ways off, we're hoping these frequent horror collaborators the cast sooner rather than later.

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Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) possessed with white eyes in The Exorcist
I'm Worried About Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie (Despite His Horror Successes)

Mike Flanagan's Exorcist movie sounds undeniably exciting, but I fear the project will run into a familiar recurring problem for the series.

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Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) smothering Marge (Ronee Blakley) while on fire in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Mike Flanagan Reveals What Slasher Franchise He Would Like To Direct After g On To The Exorcist

Mike Flanagan reveals what slasher franchise he would like to direct after recently g on to The Exorcist, saying "A guy can dream."

Collage of a possessed girl in The Exorcist Believer and Hamish Linklater in Midnight Mass
Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Sets Up The Actor Reunion I Need From His 3-Year-Old Horror Show

Mike Flanagan is taking over the next installment in The Exorcist franchise – and it sets up a Midnight Mass actor reunion I'm really excited about.

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The Release Date For Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Is So Perfect After His Last Demon Movie

Mike Flanagan's highly anticipated installment of The Exorcist franchise has an expected release date of 2026, 10 years after his last demonic movie.

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Two young girls looking possessed in The Exorcist Believer
Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Gets 2026 Release Date (& It's Perfect)

Universal and Blumhouse officially set a 2026 release date for Mike Flanagan's Exorcist movie, and it's a perfect date for the horror franchise.

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"I Don't See That Working Here": Blumhouse's Next Exorcist Movie Won't Include 1 Mike Flanagan Trademark

Mike Flanagan shares new insight for Blumhouse's next Exorcist movie, including why it won't include one of his trademarks from previous projects.

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Olivia O'Neill as Katherine West in The Exorcist: Believer.
Mike Flanagan Taking On The Exorcist Franchise Is My Dream Come True

Mike Flanagan is set to direct, write, and produce the next Exorcist movie for Blumhouse, which is the best possible outcome for the franchise.

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Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist Movie Is Following The Best Modern Horror Trend (& Can Save The Franchise)

Mike Flanagan's next Exorcist movie won't be a sequel to The Exorcist: Believer, following the best modern horror trend that can save the franchise.

Olivia O'Neill as a possessed girl in The Exorcist: Believer.
Mike Flanagan Confirmed To Direct "Radical New" Exorcist Movie - Not Believer Sequel

Horror fan favorite Mike Flanagan is confirmed to direct a new Exorcist movie, which will not be a sequel to last year's poorly-received Believer.

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul from Midnight Mass and the possessed Angela & Katherine from 2023's The Exorcist: Believer
Mike Flanagan's 87% Rotten Tomatoes Miniseries Proves He's The Perfect Director To Redeem Blumhouse's Exorcist

Mike Flanagan is being linked to direct the next Exorcist movie, and his 2021 horror miniseries on Netflix proves he's the best possible candidate.

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Possessed Doris from Ouija Origin of Evil next to Possessed Katherine in The Exorcist Believer
Mike Flanagan's Forgotten 2016 Horror Movie Shows How He Can Save The Exorcist Franchise

Mike Flanagan's in talks to helm the next Exorcist movie, and his work on a forgotten 2016 horror prequel shows just how he can save the franchise.

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