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Cast
Mark Kermode
as Self - Presenter
Ellen Burstyn
as Self - Chris MacNeil
William O'Malley
as Self - 'Fr. Dyer'
William Friedkin
as Self - Director
Max von Sydow
as Self - Father Merrin
Linda Blair
as Self - Regan
William Peter Blatty
as Self - Author & Producer
Thomas Bermingham
as Self - Technical Advisor
Jason Miller
as Self - Father Karras
Terence A. Donnelly
as Self - Assistant Director
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie, Horror
Votes25
DirectorNick Freand Jones
WritersMark Kermode
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
About The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
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.
Directed by Nick Freand Jones, The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist leans on a strong ensemble — Mark Kermode, Ellen Burstyn, William O'Malley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1998.
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