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Inspired by an alleged real case of demonic possession in 1949, "The Exorcist" became an international phenomenon. A blockbusting adaptation of a best-selling novel, it was praised as deeply spiritual by the Catholic Church while being picketed by the Festival of Light and branded satanic by the evangelist Billy Graham. Banned on video in the UK for fifteen years, the film still retains an extraordinary power to shock and startle. The second edition of Mark Kermode's "Exorcist" volume has now been updated and expanded; its publication completes a journey of discovery begun by the author in 1997.The new edition documents the deletion and recovery of key scenes that have now been re-integrated into the film to create "The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen". Candid interviews with director William Friedkin and writer/producer William Peter Blatty reveal the behind-the-scenes battles which took place during the production. In addition, exclusive stills reveal the truth about the legendary subliminal images allegedly lurking within the celluloid.
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Mark Kermode is a film critic and broadcaster. He writes for Sight and Sound and The Independent, and providing weekly film reviews for BBC Radio 5. On television he appears regularly on BBC 2's Newsnight Review, and has written and presented numerous film documentaries including The Fear of God; 25 Years of the Exorcist and Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing the French Connection for BBC1, and Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of Ken Russell's The Devils, The Cult of The Wicker Man and On the Edge of Blade Runner for Channel 4.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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'The Exorcist' is a great film that is made even greater when watched again after reading Mark Kermode's critique. The interviews with director Wiiliam Friedkin, writer/producer Willam Peter Blatty and surviving cast members (including a touching meeting between Linda Blair and Kermode as a fan) are very revealing and take you into the mindset of the movie. The extensive research by Mark Kermode delving into the 'subliminal images' portrayed in and the story behind the movie are fascinating. The deep analysis provided in this edition will enhance your experience of 'The Exorcist' and further confirm it's place as a classic modern movie.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Mark Kermode's enthusiasm for the film is infectious. I don't think it's the best film ever made, like Mr Kermode, but it's an excellent given a brilliant appraisal here. A superb addition to the excellent BFI book series on great films.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic book about the Exorcist film. Anyone who loves the film (like I do) should buy this book. It tells about the actual possession case that inspired the book and the movie, the making of the movie and the plot, plus discusses deleted scenes and interesting anecdotes about the movie from the director and the actors. Also, if you like this you should definitely rent or buy the new video re-release. It contains a new documentary and the original trailers. It is even better seen in letterbox. Together, the movie and this book would make a great gift for someone who likes "The Exorcist."
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Very Scary
one of the most scariest books ever written. About a possesed girl named regan. The sick twisted things that that demond makes here do. Such as stab herself with a cross. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999
THIS IS GREAT!!! WHO CARES ABOUT SPENDING MONEY
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK WRITEN ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR, "THE EXORCIST." IT SHOWS MANY PHOTOS AND GREAT INFORMATION ON THE MOVIE, TRAILERS, AND MORE! Read more
Published on 22 April 1999
Very Interesting
This is one of the most interesting books you can find on The Exorcist.If you love the move you'll definitly want to buy this book,it tells all about the movie. Read more
Published on 2 April 1999
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