Research Catalog

Title

The exorcist / Mark Kermode.

Author

Kermode, Mark

Publication

London : BFI Pub., 2003.

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Details

Description

128 p. : ill.; 19 cm.

Summary

"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 some sections of 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 nearly 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're 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." --Book Jacket.

Series Statement

BFI modern classics

Uniform Title

BFI modern classics.

Subject

Exorcist (Motion picture)

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The beginning -- The edge -- The abyss -- And let my cry come unto thee -- Epilogue -- Appendix : Late night double Bill.

ISBN

0851709672 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2003501125

OCLC

• 52194800
• SCSB-12648571

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library