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Boorman and the Devil

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Filmmaker John Boorman seizes the opportunity to direct "Exorcist II: The Heretic," but the movie's disappointing reception from critics and fans nearly ends his career. Includes interviews with Boorman and actresses Linda Blair and Louise Fletcher.
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David Kittredge

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John Boorman

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Linda Blair

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Louise Fletcher

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Mike Flanagan

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Karyn Kusama

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Alison Foreman IndieWire Oct 27
B+
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. Go to Full Review Chris Bumbray JoBlo's Movie Network 3d
A fascinating, honest deep dive from the director himself into the fiasco that was Exorcist II: The Heretic. Go to Full Review Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 5
4/5
When it comes to brutally honest documentaries on the making of troubled films, then Boorman And The Devil ranks high. This is insightful and entertaining, featuring enough inside gossip and behind the scenes machinations to keep film fans captivated. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Jul 9
4/5
While director David Kittredge traces The Exorcist's notorious 1977 sequel The Heretic, he also offers an involving profile of groundbreaking filmmaker John Boorman. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Mar 31
5/5
Boorman has an extraordinary openness about him which would make him a compelling subject even if he’d never made a film in his life. Go to Full Review Oscar Goff Boston Hassle Mar 24
By the end of it, you may agree that yes, we did need to see Regan MacNeil tapdance after all. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker John Boorman seizes the opportunity to direct "Exorcist II: The Heretic," but the movie's disappointing reception from critics and fans nearly ends his career. Includes interviews with Boorman and actresses Linda Blair and Louise Fletcher.
Director
David Kittredge
Producer
Jim Fall, David Kittredge, Travis Stevens
Screenwriter
David Kittredge
Distributor
Yellow Veil Pictures
Production Co
Snowfort Pictures, Milton Ventures Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 52m
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