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‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973): A Timeless Horror Classic that Transcends Generations

Released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin, The Exorcist remains an iconic horror film that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, the movie is a chilling exploration of faith, good versus evil, and the supernatural. Let’s delve …

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‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973) Heads To 4K UHD For Its 50th Anniversary

The Exorcist

Celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros. and 50 years of The Exorcist with an all-new 4K release of the 1973 horror classic! The William Friedkin classic is coming your way soon, in glorious UHD! Read on for the details! From THE EXORCIST 4K UHD Press Release Celebrating the 50th anniversary …

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An Invitation To The Dance: 30 Years Of The ‘Exorcist III’ (1990)

The world was introduced to The Exorcist III thirty years ago on August 17, 1990, the second sequel to the classic horror film, The Exorcist (read our retro review here), from 1973. It was directed by the author of the original novel, William Peter Blatty, which he based off the sequel …

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Still Terrifying 45 Years Later: ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)

My love for The Exorcist knows no bounds, and December 26, 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of the celebrated classic, a film that has never strayed from my favorites list. This film profoundly moved me. It truly terrified me with my first viewing experience and has only crept under my skin …

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‘The Walking Dead’s’ Scott Wilson Leaves a Long Film Legacy

For most of us, the late Scott Wilson’s defining moment came at the twilight of his career when he played Hershel Greene, the patriarch of a holdout rural farm family on AMC’s The Walking Dead. This was the role of a lifetime for Wilson, the kind that guarantees film immortality …

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My Favorite Horror Movie: The Exorcist (1973)

I’ve seen a great number of films. Horror, while not the only genre I mingle in, serves as my favorite genre to watch. From my time as a young boy walking up and down the horror aisle of the local video store, to me writing these words right at this …

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Top Ten Horror Films Of The 1990s

The 1990s were a happening time for me. I was born in ’91, which is a pretty big milestone in my life, and I started watching horror movies shortly after. The films that I watched in those earliest years of my life really shaped my taste in movies, and I’m …

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