John Boorman’s Film Of EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC Becomes Scream Factory’s Collector’s Edition Of A Blu-ray September 25th!
August 21st, 2018 by Brandon Peters
Following the enormous box-office success of its supernatural predecessor,EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC premiered in 1977 to deliver another dose of demonic possession to terrified audiences. And, on September 25, 2018, Scream Factory pays homage to this haunting sequel with the ultimate blu-ray collector’s edition. The 2-disc set, featuring new 2K scans of both theatrical editions from original film elements, is also loaded with specially-created features including an interview with Linda Blair, audio commentary from director John Boorman and much more.
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“It’s the most interesting of all [the films] because it takes chances
none of the other films are willing to risk.”
THIS SEPTEMBER, EVIL – AND EXTRAS — ABOUND
IN THE BLU-RAY COLLECTOR’S EDITION OF THE SEQUEL
TO ONE OF THE GREATEST HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME
EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC
The ultimate 2-disc set from Scream Factory available on September 25, 2018
features new 2K scans for both theatrical versions, new audio commentary
from director John Boorman, an all-new interview with star Linda Blair,
rare, archival stills, theatrical trailers and more; consumers ordering
from shoutfactory.com receive a free 18×24 rolled poster
featuring brand new artwork
In EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator (Richard Burton) and a research specialist (Louise Fletcher) free her from its grasp?
Employing production design and special effects that are dizzily exhilarating and a supporting cast (Max von Sydow, Paul Henreid, James Earl Jones) of compelling distinction, director Boorman (Deliverance) draws us into the tangible experience of evil. We fly with the demon, feel the African landscape vibrate and get engulfed in the terror of swarming locusts as the Exorcist franchise continues to weave its fascinating, frightful spell.
Fans eager to receive the set prior to its release are invited to order the collector’s edition directly from shoutfactory.com; it will ship two weeks early and, while supplies last, the order will be accompanied by a free 18×24 rolled poster featuring Scream Factory’s chilling new artwork.
EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC Special Features
DISC ONE (118 minute Cut):
- NEW 2K scan from original film elements
- NEW Audio Commentary with director John Boorman
- NEW Audio Commentary with project consultant Scott Bosco
- NEW What Does She Remember? – aninterview with actress Linda Blair
- NEW interview with editor Tom Priestley
DISC TWO (102 minute Cut):
- NEW 2K scan from original film elements
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike White of The Projection Booth blog
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Galleries – Color and B&W Stills, Behind-the-Scenes, Deleted Scene photos, Posters and Lobby Cards
WARNER BROS. PICTURES Presents
LINDA BLAIR RICHARD BURTON LOUISE FLETCHER MAX VON SYDOW In JOHN BOORMAN’S Film Of “EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC” A RICHARD LEDERER Production KITTY WINN PAUL HENREID As The Cardinal And JAMES EARL JONES Creative Associate ROSPO PALLENBERG Music Composed And Conducted By ENNIO MORRICONE Produced By JOHN BOORMAN and RICHARD LEDERER Written By WILLIAM GOODHART Directed By JOHN BOORMAN Read “The Making of EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC” from Warner Books Soundtrack Available on Warner Bros. Records
