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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
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The Exorcist: Believer's Surprise Movie Cameo Explained
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer includes a surprise cameo that has big implications for the franchise's future. Here's what their return means for the sequel.

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David Gordon Green and Jason Blum explain how the major cameo in The Exorcist: Believer came about, and it sounds like an emotional affair.

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Exclusive: The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green discusses how Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair had input on their characters in the movie.

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The Exorcist: Believer Rotten Tomatoes score debuts lower than Halloween Ends as critics are panning the new horror reboot from David Gordon Green.

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The Exorcist: Believer

Though somewhat tame, The Exorcist: Believer finds surprising emotional heft and genuine thrills as it attempts to revive an iconic horror franchise.

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David Gordon Green & Jason Blum On Going Back To The Beginning In The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer

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The Exorcist: Believer

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The Exorcist: Believer

Co-writer/director David Gordon Green offers a cautious update on his potential future in The Exorcist: Believer trilogy, teasing he may not return.

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The Exorcist: Believer

Executive producer Ryan Turek explains how The Exorcist: Believer is retconning previous installments in the long-running horror movie franchise.

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The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green discusses the future of Ellen Burstyn's legacy character Chris MacNeil in the new trilogy.

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Blumhouse founder Jason Blum teases the terrified early audience reactions to the horror franchise legacy sequel The Exorcist: Believer.

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