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

  • NR
  • 06/13/1998 (GB)
  • Documentary, TV Movie
  • 1h 14m

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.

Mark Kermode

Writer

Nick Freand Jones

Director

Cast

Mark Kermode's headshot

Mark Kermode

Self - Presenter
Ellen Burstyn's headshot

Ellen Burstyn

Self / Chris MacNeil
William O'Malley's headshot

William O'Malley

Self - 'Fr. Dyer'
William Friedkin's headshot

William Friedkin

Self - Director
Max von Sydow's headshot

Max von Sydow

Self / Father Merrin
Linda Blair's headshot

Linda Blair

Self / Regan
William Peter Blatty's headshot

William Peter Blatty

Self - Author & Producer
Thomas Bermingham's headshot

Thomas Bermingham

Self - Technical Advisor

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