The Exorcist.....A Prequel?

02-08-2001, 06:33 PM

Has anyone else read/heard about this planned film? From what I've read/heard, it's to deal with Father Merrin's first experience with an exorcism...something that was referred to in the 1973 original film.

02-08-2001, 07:13 PM

Yup, But then I heard plans were put on hold for some reason or another. But who knows? It may come out next year at this time. I think they wanted to do a Halloween thing but didn't make it, so it's on hold.

DVD Connoisseur · 02-08-2001, 07:36 PM

The film has received the green light - the director is the guy who made Jason 6...I don't think they've cast Merrin yet.

DVD Connoisseur · 02-08-2001, 08:24 PM

Here's a link to the news:
http://www.ananova.com/entertainment...sm_199399.html

joltaddict · 02-10-2001, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DVD Connoisseur:
I don't think they've cast Merrin yet.

I read that Max Von Sydow was doing it. I can't remember where now, but I remember because the article made a big deal about him not having to use make-up to look old for it.

Of couse who knows if it will even get made let alone casting rumors. Grain of salt.

02-10-2001, 01:29 AM

it's interesting that caleb carr, author of the great 'the alienist' is attached as the director..

02-12-2001, 06:19 PM

Personally, I can't wait. I loved Exorcist 3. Now, I hope that they avoid the trappings of part 2 (it was exactly like one of the Italian rip-offs of the original). If they can persuade Max Von Sydow to return, it will be perfect. I mean, Max certainly doesn't make bad films.

02-08-2001, 06:33 PM	#1
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02-08-2001, 07:13 PM	#2
DeepDownTraumaHound Guest Posts: n/a	Yup, But then I heard plans were put on hold for some reason or another. But who knows? It may come out next year at this time. I think they wanted to do a Halloween thing but didn't make it, so it's on hold.

02-08-2001, 07:36 PM	#3
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	The film has received the green light - the director is the guy who made Jason 6...I don't think they've cast Merrin yet.

02-08-2001, 08:24 PM	#4
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	Here's a link to the news: http://www.ananova.com/entertainment...sm_199399.html

02-10-2001, 01:29 AM	#6
landrvr Guest Posts: n/a	it's interesting that caleb carr, author of the great 'the alienist' is attached as the director..

02-12-2001, 06:19 PM	#7
David666 Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, I can't wait. I loved Exorcist 3. Now, I hope that they avoid the trappings of part 2 (it was exactly like one of the Italian rip-offs of the original). If they can persuade Max Von Sydow to return, it will be perfect. I mean, Max certainly doesn't make bad films.