The Exorcist III

R

1990

1h 50m

Horror

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Police Lt. Kinderman (George C. Scott) notices similarities between his current murder investigation and the methods used by the "Gemini" killer (Brad Dourif) who was executed 15 years before. He soon discovers a hospitalized mental patient (Jason Miller) claiming to be the dead serial killer, but who looks uncannily like a priest Kinderman knew who died during an exorcism. As more bodies are found, Kinderman looks for connections between the two supposedly dead men.

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Critics Consensus

The Exorcist III is a talky, literary sequel with some scary moments that rival anything from the original.

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

Watching The Exorcist III is a frustrating experience, with both cuts of the film - one a victim of studio tampering, the other imperfectly restored - pointing to the better version of themselves that, like Karras, remains hidden within.

Dec 9, 2019

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A.A. Dowd

AV Club

Against his will, Blatty added the sound-and-fury finale, and it's easily the weakest aspect of his movie. But that's mainly because everything that comes before it is so hauntingly understated.

Oct 8, 2018

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Too much of the movie takes place in dark rooms where people describe horrors that might more profitably have been on the screen, and the plot is a house of cards that constantly collapses.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 8, 2018

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Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

Dialogue driven and atmospheric blend of serial killer thrills and supernatural chills.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 13, 2023

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Cheryl Eddy

io9.com

The series' best sequel to date.

Sep 22, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The film is excessive in many spots -- did we really need a lavish dream sequence, or cameos by the likes of Larry King, former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, and Fabio?

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 1, 2023

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Farah R

Although it's nowhere near as grand as the original Exorcist, this underrated sequel provides ample entertainment by combining elements of a murder mystery and a possession plot. Brad Dourif delivered a gripping performance that made it easy to stay invested in the story and stick around for its conclusion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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g j

Maligned and unfairly misunderstood, this film's biggest flaw is the studio messing with its script and forcing Blatty to put a silly and contrived subplot into his film that only detracts from the story he is trying to tell (and its restraint). The core of the movie, and George. C. Scott's strong and engaging performance remain a horror classic that is truly unique in ideas and theme. This is perhaps one of the finest roles in Brad Dourif's career. His monologues here are truly terrifying.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Gaming U

So much talking that it feels like a lecture

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Mark H

This is the real squeal. Great story, Great acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Lou T

The Exorcist is one of the greatest horror films I have ever seen, but was followed by one of the worst films of any genre that I have ever seen with The Exorcist 2. After some hesitation, I jumped into this film with no expectations and I could not have been happier. The Exorcist 3 excels and matching the quality delivered by the original, but delivers it in such different ways. George C. Scott and Brad Dourif create masterpieces each time they're on screen together, with the rest of the cast excelling throughout. Dourif's monologues leave goosebumps on your body and has you peeking from between fingers as he fully encompasses his terrifying role. The story moves away from the supernatural for a bit and instead takes us on a psychological thriller, which will have you wondering how it ties together with the rest of the franchise. When the reveals are made and the story plays out, you are left with an exceptionally creepy, unsettling, and incredibly satisfying chapter in the Exorcist saga. With an excellent story, masterclass performances, and horrific effects, The Exorcist 3 goes down as one of the best horror movies in the genre and may just be the best in the franchise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Kensi B

If you went into it thinking of it not as a sequel to the Exorcist it had some interesting moments but I confess (LOL) I found myself snickering a bit... it was so over the top. Like anything terrible Blatty could think of he then had to come up with something to top it, and then top that, and then top that, until it was ludicrous. I mean how does someone take all the organs out of a body, stuff it full of rosary beads, and sew it back up? LOLOLOL

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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William Peter Blatty

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George C. Scott

Kinderman

Ed Flanders

Father Dyer

Brad Dourif

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Jason Miller

Patient X

Nicol Williamson

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Synopsis

Police Lt. Kinderman (George C. Scott) notices similarities between his current murder investigation and the methods used by the "Gemini" killer (Brad Dourif) who was executed 15 years before. He soon discovers a hospitalized mental patient (Jason Miller) claiming to be the dead serial killer, but who looks uncannily like a priest Kinderman knew who died during an exorcism. As more bodies are found, Kinderman looks for connections between the two supposedly dead men.

Director: William Peter Blatty
Screenwriter: William Peter Blatty
Production Co: Morgan Creek Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.0M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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