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Boorman and the Devil

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After directing "Point Blank" and "Deliverance," John Boorman was offered to direct "The Exorcist II." The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmmakers discuss its ambition and artistic value.

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Alison Foreman IndieWire Romanticizing old anecdotes through illustration and packing in details, the documentarian pours his soul into Boorman’s for a possession that’s warmly and memorably religious. Rated: B+ Oct 27, 2025 Full Review Michael Gingold Rue Morgue Magazine They say no one tries to make a bad film, and BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL exemplifies that idea; everyone involved worked hard, at the top of their craft, and the doc is entirely sympathetic to them for it. Nov 7, 2025 Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily Not only is this docu entertaining, it is also a great primer on the film business, then and now, and is easily one of the best movies about the making -- and unmaking -- of a movie I have ever seen. Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Sharai Bohannon Dread Central David Kittredge’s film transports us back to a bygone era of Hollywood as it provides the ultimate postmortem on this storied film. Oct 28, 2025 Full Review Daniel Kurland Bloody Disgusting Boorman and the Devil speaks to the power of this ambitious misfire and the legacy that it’s left behind, not just as a vilified sequel, but a cautionary lesson in brand expansion and the perils of commerce versus art. Rated: 4/5 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Shane McKevitt Film Ireland Magazine Kittredge’s film moves at a breakneck pace, brilliantly edited and surprisingly funny. Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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David Kittredge

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Victor Hsu

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Rospo Pallenberg

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Synopsis After directing "Point Blank" and "Deliverance," John Boorman was offered to direct "The Exorcist II." The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmmakers discuss its ambition and artistic value.
Director
David Kittredge
Production Co
Snowfort Pictures, Milton Ventures Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English