I will not spoil it but the legion cut is the best version of the exorcist iii and it is very, very different. On october 25h shout factory become legends when they release the once considered lost director s cut of the exorcist iii, a version of the film horror fans have been clamoring for since its release in 1990. The exorcist iii is a 1990 american supernatural mystery horror film written and directed by william peter blatty. Man, i wish warner would release this on 4kuhd with dolby atmos. As for the directors cut, i think it will be more of a reassembly but not entirely blattys original vision.
I think the director s cut added things that took away from suspension, like the spiderwalk scene and the subliminal flashes. Perhaps the biggest addition to the exorcists extended directors cut is the infamous spider walk scene, in which possessed regan comes down the stairs backward on her hands, and spits blood toward the camera. I didnt even know that king wrote a sequel to the shining. I finally heard something in his voice a year ago that made me want to go back and look at it again, said friedkin. It is the third installment in the exorcist series, and an adaptation of blatty s exorcist novel legion 1983. The dialog has minor differences between the two versions. Horror history is full of classic films that took years to catch on, such as the shining, the thing, and wes cravens new nightmare. Considering that, i thought there might be added value in the unreleased directors cut there often is with these rough prints and that it might edge out rocky balboa or rocky v theatrical. Theatrical versions brian watches the directors cut and theatrical versions of the exorcist backtoback and compares the two. I consider the alternate directors cut a bonus feature only. Stallone had that written out, and the fight went differently more on that below.
Dec 18, 2019 ridley scotts 1979 scifihorror masterpiece alien is one of the most beloved movies of all time, though many people may be unaware there is a directors cut version with some differences from the theatrical release. Unlike many socalled scary movies that quickly seem dated and cheesy, the exorcist continues to be regarded fondly, even four decades after its release. Exorcist ii the heretic the 110 minute directors recut was chosen as the alternate project. Father karras jumps out of the window, winds up on the stairs and rolls down. Theyre really just different takes on the same story. Sep 24, 2000 for 27 years he defended his original cut of the exorcist, says william friedkin, who directed the timeless horror classic. This scene had been available as unfinished deleted material. There are 27 differences, consisting of additional scenes in the theatrical version, additional scenes in the directors cut, alternate scenes and recuts. I want to write about william friedkins the exorcist, and instead find myself faced with the films directors cut. In 2006 writerdirector troy duffy returned to his debut to include 5 seconds that were cut out of the original release to ensure rrating for the film in the us. The exorcist iii is better than you remember william peter blatty.
These are the differences between the theatrical cut of the exorcist iii and the directors cut recently recovered and released by shout. Exorcist ii the heretic the directors recut original. For more than fifteen years police lieutenant kinderman george c. Yet, it remains a very interesting comparison study having access to two different versions of the film. Blatty wanted brad dourif to play father karras possessed by the gemini killer because jason miller was unavailable. The theatrical version features both dourif and miller in the same role, but originally, it. There are two different extended directors cuts of the film. The exorcist and the shining composer krzysztof penderecki has passed away at 86. Altogether there are 17 differences with an overall time of 9 minutes and 42,5 seconds. I think if you have never seen it give it ago and if you have seen the original see what you can see if how many differences there is. The movie s staying power over the years would seem to back that up. In 2000, the exorcist received an extended director s cut, at the time called the version youve never seen, and here s what it changes. The only difference discwise between this release and the previous is disc 3.
The movies staying power over the years would seem to back that up. Two shots of the stairs in front of the house of the macneils. Personally, i was halfhalf about the omission of jason miller. Sep 22, 2000 i want to write about william friedkin s the exorcist, and instead find myself faced with the film s director s cut. When a charming 12yearold girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. The exorcist iii marked the beginning of morgan creeks bumpy ride with the exorcist series aka reshoots country. Director s cut amazes me to this day, not only because of the chilling story it conveys, but also because of the quality of effects the movie was able to pull off in 1973, long before computers could do anything similar. Director william friedkin and william peter blatty, author of the novel, discuss the various versions of the film. It s a brandnew 2k scan and the release i received, the collector s edition, provided both the theatrical and director s cuts.
Jun 26, 2009 comparison between the uncut theatrical version and the uncut directors cut. In addition to the extras, the film comes in a normal bluray case within a hard case. The exorcist iii director s cut fulfills original films promise. I have been jonesing to take on the directors cut of william peter blattys the exorcist iii get the packed collectors edition 2 disk set here since reading about all the changes morgan.
It is the third installment in the exorcist series, and an adaptation of blattys exorcist novel legion 1983. Recently, my partner and i decided to take on this project in order to breathe a little from doing one continious project superman the movie. One gaping flaw is the relationship between karras and kinderman. Dynamic range also seems wider and low frequencies a bit deeper in the directors cut mix. Is it the same film cut with two different film titles. Differences between the uncensored version and the.
The exorcist 1973, should i watch the theatrical cut or the. I will not spoil it but the legion cut is the best. Disc 2 extended directors cut audio commentary by william friedkin just one of two friedkins commentaries on this set. When i saw the movie trailer and realized id missed the novel. The directors cut differences mostly involve the scenes featuring the gemini killer, played by brad dourif. Blatty has even openly stated that he thinks the final version is a better one, although its hard. Extended directors cut dvd william friedkin directs one of the most horrifying movies ever made. For all of those years, william peter blatty, who wrote the original novel and screenplay and produced the film, argued for a longer version. So like i did with the exorcist a while back, ive highlighted all the major changes, along with whether or not they help. The unrated cut is 7 seconds longer than the theatrical. I think the directors cut added things that took away from suspension, like the spiderwalk scene and the subliminal flashes.
Also, a newer letter of approval from friedkin is included. The exorcist 1973, should i watch the theatrical cut or. On october 25h shout factory become legends when they release the once considered lost directors cut of the exorcist iii, a version of the film horror fans have been clamoring for since its. While the directors cut is a fascinating look into a movie that could have been, were going to focus on the theatrical cut of. This is a strong, indepth look at the extended cut by the director. The director s cut is a result of disagreements between writer and director william peter blatty and morgan creek studios. Horror history is full of classic films that took years to catch on, such as the shining, the thing, and wes craven s new nightmare.
Sep 10, 2018 director william friedkin and william peter blatty, author of the novel, discuss the various versions of the film. The exorcist 40th anniversary edition 20 posting rules. So now, we have two versions of the exorcist iii to enjoy. Scream factorys bluray of exorcist iii is everything a fan of the film could ask for. Apr 22, 2020 in 2000, the exorcist received an extended directors cut, at the time called the version youve never seen, and heres what it changes. In 2000, the exorcist received an extended directors cut, at the time called the version youve never seen, and heres what it changes. The exorcist has garnered a reputation and is frequently promoted by its studio as the scariest film of all time. He breaks down the things he did in the original cut and why, incorporating a.
The cult favorite the boondock saints has a large following since its initial release in 1999. Also in that case is a hard cover book featuring the section on the exorcist from william friedkins autobiography. Oct 10, 2010 dynamic range also seems wider and low frequencies a bit deeper in the directors cut mix. Scott, ed flanders, jason miller, scott wilson and brad dourif. The directors cut is a result of disagreements between writer and director william peter blatty and morgan creek studios. Before i start here, i want to be clear that the theatrical cut of the exorcist iii should be everyone s first and primary viewing option for the movie. He also did not want there to be an exorcism scene because there was none in his novel, and he did not.
The exorcist iii directors cut fulfills original films. Comparison between the uncut theatrical version and the uncut directors cut. Ridley scotts 1979 scifihorror masterpiece alien is one of the most beloved movies of all time, though many people may be unaware there is a directors cut version with some differences from the theatrical release in 2003, the director was approached by 20 th century fox with the opportunity to release a new cut of the film as part of the then definitive dvd box set of all the alien. Before i start here, i want to be clear that the theatrical cut of the exorcist iii should be everyones first and primary viewing option for the movie. Im currently reading legion to examine the differences between the film version and the original book. They were reshot later with jason miller, who portrayed father karras in the original exorcist. I did enjoy the extended conversation between father merrin and karras and i liked the extended ending scene between father dyer and lieutenant kindermann. Is there a difference between these two cuts of the.
The 3rd exorcist movie has two versions the exorcist 3 and legion. The exorcist iii directors cut fulfills original films promise. Hi guys, recently ordered the exorcist 3 uncensored on dvd and was curious as to what differences their were between this version and the regular one. Differences in the extended directors cut codejuncky news. I consider the alternate director s cut a bonus feature only.
Oct 15, 20 disc 2 extended directors cut audio commentary by william friedkin just one of two friedkins commentaries on this set. Differences between the uncensored version and the theatrical. Here is one of the great horror films, and it has been subjected to editorial tinkeringno doubt to justify the advertising line, the version youve never seen. Differences in the extended directors cut to start, there are many small alterations made throughout the extended directors cut of the exorcist. Oct 08, 2016 on october 25h shout factory become legends when they release the once considered lost directors cut of the exorcist iii, a version of the film horror fans have been clamoring for since its. Directors cut amazes me to this day, not only because of the chilling story it conveys, but also because of the quality of effects the movie was able to pull off in 1973, long before computers could do anything similar these effects range from the classic rotatinghead scene to furniture flying across the room and the bed shaking uncontrollably. The difference here is that alternate shots are being used plus one gets to actually see father karras as the gemini killer.
Its a brandnew 2k scan and the release i received, the collectors edition, provided both the theatrical and directors cuts. Out this week from scream factory, comes the exorcist iii. Two exorcist extended cuts what are the differences. Compared are the theatrical version and the directors cut both available on the us bluray by scream factory. Jan 31, 2016 rocky v is an underrated movie, but thats not saying much considering that it is one of the most shat on movies of all time. The exorcist iii is as excellent as the original classic. The devils advocate unrated directors cut sep 18 dvd. Wondering if anyone knows what the differences are between the theatrical and this unrated directors cut. Aug 28, 2019 are there any differences between the exorcist. Dec 23, 2016 compared are the theatrical version and the directors cut both available on the us bluray by scream factory. The theatrical cut of the movie is presented in 1080p hd from a brand new 2k scan, which means it looks even better than the previous hd release of the movie on warner bros. The directors cut contains a longer conversation between the gemini killer and kinderman as well. Oct 27, 2016 out this week from scream factory, comes the exorcist iii.