The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998)

06/13/1998 (GB) • 1h 14m

Documentary, TV Movie, Horror

Twenty-five years ago, an extraordinary movie changed the face of modern cinema.

Overview

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

Top Billed Cast

Mark Kermode

Self - Presenter

Ellen Burstyn

Self - Chris MacNeil

William O'Malley

Self - 'Fr. Dyer'

William Friedkin

Self - Director

Max von Sydow

Self - Father Merrin

Linda Blair

Self - Regan

William Peter Blatty

Self - Author & Producer

Thomas Bermingham

Self - Technical Advisor

Jason Miller

Self - Father Karras


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

behind the scenes

filmmaking

making of

exorcist

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