The Exorcist 3 (1990)

The evil is back. The Exorcist novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Peter Blatty triumphs again with this spellbinding sequel starring George C. Scott.Year: 1990

The third but best film

I love this film for its pacing is extrodinary and the fear that the first two films had is totally different yet better here. Most people have seen the original and others may have viewed the lesser sequal made by john boorman but if you havent seen the third film then you are in for one hell of a scare.
Buy this and you wont regret it because this is the best of the three in cinematogrophy and George C Scott makes your hairs on your neck stand from his fine performance as well as the supporting actors here that are of the finest quality and the direction by William P Batty is fantastic.

July 14, 2008

Very solid sequel 3.5

The real sequel to the Exorcist but without Linda Blair. This sequel returned the Exorcist to it's darker roots and themes. I found the story and plot to be well written. Nowhere near as creepy or scary as the original. But the bit that's here definitly works. The acting is pretty good with George C. Scott and Brad Dourif delivering convincing performances.

There are some good scares and I just wish the death scenes were in great detail. Simply because it moves at a slow pace and some people could easily find themselves bored. This is a movie that had to grow on me with time. People coming into this expecting the same greatness from the original will most likely hate it on their first try. It took me several watches to realize the goodness that's actually there. Exorcist 3 was a good imaginative follow up. June 19, 2008

In one word.....scary. 4.5 stars

For Exorcist 3 William Peter Blatty who wrote the screenplay for the first Exorcist film returns to write and direct the third film in the franchise. Aside from the sometimes wooden acting and lack of red stuff this is a pretty perfect sequel, and much better than Exorcist 2 Heretic. Legion play's out almost as a serial killer film with supernatural elements, and the main focus here is possession and questioning faith...the way it should be. You can tell Blatty wanted to return to the roots of the first Exorcist and focus on making this film genuinely scary, which it is. Sadly there is no Linda Blair present, but there is a great cameo from a main character from the first film. Still fails to reach the level of brilliance of the first Exorcist film but comes pretty close and that's saying alot. Recommended. March 6, 2008

I am Legion...we are many...

William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist III" remains the true sequel to the popular novel and film "The Exorcist." Based on his book Legion, Blatty's screenplay is chilling and methodically paced. When released to theatres in 1991, the film fell flat, and I think it was grossly overlooked because of its pacing. Blatty had a wonderful vision for his film, but I sense this film was directed by a novelist. While this is not necessarily a negative aspect, it does change the film's pacing. And it should also be noted that the original film was shown to audiences in 1973, and the style of filmmaking had changed dramtically in the eighteen years between these films. Had this film been released in 1977, as was "The Exorcist II: The Heretic", it would have had an entirely different reception. Despite the film's eerie premise, it doesn't attack viewers with a cheap thrill. Much like the first film, directed by William Friedkin, "The Exorcist III" assaults you psychologically, which ultimately proves to be more frightening than an abundance of blood and guts. Also akin to the first film, this is an intelligently crafted horror film; it requires viewers to identify with the characters and become absorbded in the atmosphere.

George C. Scott assumes the role of Bill Kinderman (played brilliantly by Lee J. Cobb in "The Exorcist"). Scott does an almost equally fantastic job here. I've always enjoyed Scott's performances, from Patton to a haunted muscian in "The Changeling." I wish he had offered his talents to more films in the horror genre. Brad Dourif is also spectacular as the man seemingly possessed with the same spirit that once haunted the little girl. His scenes with Scott are certainly chilling and worthy of the film's well crafted script. I also welcomed the cameo by Jason Miller, which provided a sense of authenticity to the overall feel.

In truth, no horror sequel (and perhaps no film in any genre) will ever be able to achieve the sheer level of fright of "The Exorcist." Perhaps any effort of expansion, as we've seen in recent years with attempted prequels, will always be compared to Freidkin's masterpiece of psychological terror...and they will fail miserably. At least Blatty assembled a credible cast and put forth a convincing effort, with "The Exorcist III", and I believe the film has aged quite well. Watch the original and then this film. You'll be thoroughly pleased and afraid to turn off the lights if you happen to be alone. January 17, 2008

Awsome Film

When I first saw this movie in theaters I fell asleep. Having said that, 'Exorcist III', has since turned out to be one of my favorite films of all time. It is a very subtle type of horror that permiates the entire room you happen to be in. The 'Exorcist', basically grabbed you by the throat. 'Exorcist III', creeps up on you.

I am absolutely mesmorized by this movie. Written and directed by Blatty, you can now see his creepy influence in seemingly calm moments. The chain smoking doctor scene is a perfect example. There is just something sickening about a guy who has clearly given up the ghost. October 5, 2007

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