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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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The Exorcist (1973) Movie Poster
The Exorcist
Created by
William Peter Blatty
First Film
The Exorcist
First TV Show
The Exorcist
Latest TV Show
The Exorcist

First Episode Air Date
September 23, 2016
Cast
Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Max Von Sydow, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, John Boorman, Geena Davis, Ben Daniels, Alfonso Herrera
TV Show(s)
The Exorcist
Character(s)
Regan MacNeil, Father Merrin, Father Karras, Pazuzu, Chris MacNeil, Father Dyer, Lieutenant Kinderman, Angela Rance, Father Marcus Keane, Father Tomas Ortega
Video Game(s)
The Exorcist: Legion VR SIN
Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist Believer
Exorcist: Believer’s “Patriarchy” Line Eviscerated In Multi-Point Takedown: “[They] Didn’t See The Exorcist”
The Exorcist: Believer

One particular line from Ellen Burstyn's return as Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist: Believer has been criticized by a religious studies expert.

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The Exorcist: Believer Digital Release Date Revealed (Less Than 3 Weeks After Theatrical Debut)
The Exorcist: Believer

The digital release date for The Exorcist: Believer has been revealed, less than three weeks after the legacy sequel debuted in theaters.

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The Exorcist: Believer es Important Box Office Milestone Despite Poor Reviews & Low Opening
The Exorcist: Believer

Despite its lukewarm critical and commercial reception, Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer es a major milestone at the worldwide box office.

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The Exorcist Sequel John Carpenter ed On - Because It Had No Exorcisms
Movies

Horror icon John Carpenter once considered helming an Exorcist sequel, only to reject it upon realizing it featured no actual exorcism.

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Linda Blair as Possessed Regan with Ellen Burstyn as Screaming Chris MacNeil in the Exorcist
Exorcist Regan Possessed Cosplay Is Just As Unsettling As The Movie
The Exorcist

A cosplayer dresses up as a possessed Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) from the original 1973 horror classic The Exorcist, with terrifying accuracy.

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Every David Gordon Green Horror Movie Ranked Worst To Best
Every David Gordon Green Horror Movie Ranked Worst To Best
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David Gordon Green has now directed four horror movies between the Halloween and The Exorcist franchises, and they all vary widely in quality.

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8 Directors Who Could Save The Exorcist Sequels If David Gordon Green Doesn't Return
The Exorcist: Believer

David Gordon Green has cast doubt on whether he'll return for The Exorcist: Believer's sequels. Who could take Green's place if he drops out?

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8 Reasons The Exorcist: Believer’s Ending Doesn’t Work
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer's ending has a number of major problems, from the fate of its heroines to its muddled messaging to its legacy characters.

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Lidya Jewett smiling creepily as a possessed girl in The Exorcist: Believer.
“I Don’t Understand How You Can Screw That Up”: John Carpenter Reacts To Exorcist: Believer Reviews
The Exorcist: Believer

Legendary horror filmmaker John Carpenter reacts to the overwhelmingly negative reviews for David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer.

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The Exorcist: Believer VOD Release Date Revealed, Sooner Than Originally Expected
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer's digital release date has been revealed, and it will come in just in time for viewers to catch it before Halloween.

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Exorcist: Believer's Brutal Chris MacNeil Twist Explained By Director
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green explains the brutal and shocking Chris MacNeil twist that happens during her time in the movie.

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The Exorcist: Believer's Harsh Reviews Make The TV Show's Cancelation More Disappointing
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer's critical failure proves that the franchise's short-lived TV series shouldn't have been canceled after only two seasons.

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How The Exorcist Sequel Director Convinced Original Star To Return, Turning A "Hell No" Into A Yes
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green reveals that Ellen Burstyn was skeptical of the sequel, and it took some time to get her onboard.

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The Exorcist: Believer's Shocking Chris MacNeil Decision & What It Means
The Exorcist: Believer

Ellen Burstyn's Chris MacNeil returns in The Exorcist: Believer, and the movie's producers made one truly shocking choice for her character.

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Lidya Jewett and Olivia O'Neill are possessed children looking upwards in The Exorcist: Believer.
The Exorcist: Believer Director Reveals Very Zillennial Way Of Helping Child Actors Recover From Intense Scenes
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Greene reveals that the film's young stars recovered from difficult scenes in a very of-the-moment way.

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The Exorcist 1973 Rotten Tomatoes Score Drops After Company Adds Old Reviews
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After many new reviews are added during the release of The Exorcist: Believer, the Rotten Tomatoes score for the original 1973 The Exorcist drops.

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"There Was A Standing Ovation": Exorcist Believer's [Spoiler] Cameo Sparks Emotional Fan Reactions
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer's biggest surprise cameo sparks emotional reactions from fans, even allegedly earning standing ovations from theaters-goers.

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The Exorcist: What Happened To Chris & Regan Revealed
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer includes major reveals about what happened to Chris and Regan MacNeil after The Exorcist and how it changed them both.

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Exorcist: Believer's Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Is In - How Does Sequel Compare To Past Franchise Entries?
The Exorcist: Believer

After being determined Rotten by critics, The Exorcist: Believer gets an official audience score from Rotten Tomatoes after opening in theaters.

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The Exorcist: Believer Box Office Falls Short Of Expectations, Fails To Recapture Halloween 2018 Success
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer is set to fall short of its $30 million opening weekend projections, which were already far below Halloween 2018.

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