The Exorcist III
Directed by William Peter Blatty
A cop (George C. Scott) investigates brutal murders similar to ones committed by a long-dead serial killer. But the decapitations and crucifixions couldn’t be the work of the “Gemini Killer” - or could they? After his priest is butchered in a hospital, Lt. Kinderman traces the clues to the psych ward, where a patient claims to be Damian Karras (Jason Miller), the priest who died during the final moments in THE EXORCIST. William Peter Blatty’s complex adaptation of his sequel novel, “Legion”, contains a hallway scare scene that belongs in the horror history books.
A cop investigates brutal murders similar to ones committed by a long-dead serial killer.
Cast: George C Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller
Member Reviews
Not as good as the original, but it is one of the better sequels. Shame they couldn't get the original actor to reprise his role, but George C. Scott does ok, if a bit hammy at times. The book was a mess, but Blatty did a decent job of adapting and salvaging the story here. Not my cup of tea, but good for those who like horror mixed with a police procedural.
Not as good as the original, but at least it's doing something different. Considering how weak the source material was, Blatty does a good job salvaging with this sequel.
Ignore the bad reviews; this is a masterfully made film with great acting, a great plot, and scares that are really unusual in nature. Crime enthusiasts should give it a try too! Most of the violence is never shown, you see the after effects, and they are grisly! Turn the lights off, grab some popcorn and watch two very talented actors ( and a good supporting cast) take you on a journey!
This was actually not intended to be an Exorcist sequel, but rather its own film: Legion. The atmosphere is very claustrophobic and dark, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if the developers of Silent Hill didn't use this one for some inspiration. There is a jump scare in the film that is truly exceptional for its set up, and for most people I know, it lives on as the most effective and terrifying jump scare they've ever seen.
Loved the movie , made me hate retirement homes and old people for a bit.