For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit Fox’s short-lived “The Exorcist” television series, which aired on the Fox Network from 2016 through 2017.
2023 has been a turbulent year for fans of The Exorcist. Along with the fiftieth anniversary of the original horror masterpiece being widely celebrated, there was the unfortunate passing of director William Friedkin, who left behind an absolutely remarkable body of work. And then there was the release of a brand new installment of the franchise, the first one fans have seen in almost twenty years. But let’s not forget the overlooked “The Exorcist” TV series from Fox.
Studios have taken great pains since the release of 1973’s The Exorcist to find ways to revitalize the franchise, and have often failed spectacularly. But surprisingly, Fox and Morgan Creek did a pretty bang up job when they gave us a serialized primetime TV version of “The Exorcist.
2023 has been a turbulent year for fans of The Exorcist. Along with the fiftieth anniversary of the original horror masterpiece being widely celebrated, there was the unfortunate passing of director William Friedkin, who left behind an absolutely remarkable body of work. And then there was the release of a brand new installment of the franchise, the first one fans have seen in almost twenty years. But let’s not forget the overlooked “The Exorcist” TV series from Fox.
Studios have taken great pains since the release of 1973’s The Exorcist to find ways to revitalize the franchise, and have often failed spectacularly. But surprisingly, Fox and Morgan Creek did a pretty bang up job when they gave us a serialized primetime TV version of “The Exorcist.
- 10/27/2023
- by Felix Vasquez Jr
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Exorcist: Believer (our review can be read Here), the latest entry in the Exorcist franchise, is now available on PVOD – you can buy it from Amazon’s Prime Video at This Link – and to mark the occasion, special effects artists Christopher Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke have taken to Instagram to share full body images of the demon that is only briefly glimpsed in the film! Since these are full body shots and demons don’t wear clothes in Hell, these images might be considered Nsfw, so I’m just going to link to them. Van Dyke’s post can be found Here and Nelson’s is over Here. One image of the demon can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Director David Gordon Green crafted the story for The Exorcist: Believer with Danny McBride (who wrote all three of his recent Halloween sequels with him) and...
Director David Gordon Green crafted the story for The Exorcist: Believer with Danny McBride (who wrote all three of his recent Halloween sequels with him) and...
- 10/26/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Despite multiple red herrings, clues, and characters like Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) blaming Pazuzu for the dual possessions haunting The Exorcist: Believer, the entity responsible is actually a very different demonic figure from Mesopotamian lore: Lamashtu.
While the demon can be barely glimpsed in a quick flash on screen, makeup effects co-designers Chris Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke give a closer look at their stellar work via Instagram.
The Exorcist: Believer, now available on Digital, frequently makes callbacks and ties to the original film by writer William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin. Moreover, it frequently alludes to Pazuzu as the one behind the mysterious disappearance, reappearance, and subsequent possessions of young girls Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O’Neill). It seems reasonable that the demon first encountered by Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) might be back thanks to frequent references and calls for “Mother” and a seemingly intimate familiarity with Chris MacNeil.
While the demon can be barely glimpsed in a quick flash on screen, makeup effects co-designers Chris Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke give a closer look at their stellar work via Instagram.
The Exorcist: Believer, now available on Digital, frequently makes callbacks and ties to the original film by writer William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin. Moreover, it frequently alludes to Pazuzu as the one behind the mysterious disappearance, reappearance, and subsequent possessions of young girls Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O’Neill). It seems reasonable that the demon first encountered by Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) might be back thanks to frequent references and calls for “Mother” and a seemingly intimate familiarity with Chris MacNeil.
- 10/25/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sony Pictures Television has brought in Tania Missad as executive vice president of research, strategy, and analysis.
She will begin her new role today at the studio’s Culver City lot and will report to Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope.
“A deeply respected leader, Tania brings curiosity, rigor, and passion to her work,” Pope said. “She has run research for some of the world’s biggest media brands, always with an emphasis on insights as powerful tools to fuel storytelling, and I know her impact across our shows will be felt immediately.”
In her role at Sony, Missad will lead the research and analytics teams and oversee analysis of IP for Sony’s US-based divisions.
“I am absolutely thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Sony Pictures Entertainment and get the opportunity to collaborate with so many brilliant studio and creative leaders like Katherine,” Missad said. “I...
She will begin her new role today at the studio’s Culver City lot and will report to Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope.
“A deeply respected leader, Tania brings curiosity, rigor, and passion to her work,” Pope said. “She has run research for some of the world’s biggest media brands, always with an emphasis on insights as powerful tools to fuel storytelling, and I know her impact across our shows will be felt immediately.”
In her role at Sony, Missad will lead the research and analytics teams and oversee analysis of IP for Sony’s US-based divisions.
“I am absolutely thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Sony Pictures Entertainment and get the opportunity to collaborate with so many brilliant studio and creative leaders like Katherine,” Missad said. “I...
- 10/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television has hired Tania Missad as EVP of Research, Strategy and Analysis.
Missad, who will be based on the Culver City lot, will report to Spt Studios President Katherine Pope. In her new role which she begins today, Missad will lead the research and analytics teams and oversee analysis of IP for Spt’s U.S.-based divisions. In addition to scripted, she will be overseeing research for Spt Nonfiction and Kids, we hear.
“A deeply respected leader, Tania brings curiosity, rigor, and passion to her work. She has run research for some of the world’s biggest media brands, always with an emphasis on insights as powerful tools to fuel storytelling, and I know her impact across our shows will be felt immediately,” said Pope.
Missad moves to Spt from Warner Bros. Discovery where she most recently served as Head of Global Corporate Research, Data Analytics & Insights.
Missad, who will be based on the Culver City lot, will report to Spt Studios President Katherine Pope. In her new role which she begins today, Missad will lead the research and analytics teams and oversee analysis of IP for Spt’s U.S.-based divisions. In addition to scripted, she will be overseeing research for Spt Nonfiction and Kids, we hear.
“A deeply respected leader, Tania brings curiosity, rigor, and passion to her work. She has run research for some of the world’s biggest media brands, always with an emphasis on insights as powerful tools to fuel storytelling, and I know her impact across our shows will be felt immediately,” said Pope.
Missad moves to Spt from Warner Bros. Discovery where she most recently served as Head of Global Corporate Research, Data Analytics & Insights.
- 10/23/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Exorcist: Believer (our review can be read at This Link), the latest entry in the Exorcist franchise, didn’t go over well with critics or the general audience… which pretty much makes it a typical Exorcist movie, because none of these movies – other than the original The Exorcist and Exorcist III – are very popular, even among the horror crowd. It has managed to pull it more than $107 million at the global box office since being released earlier this month – and now it has been announced that it’s going to be reaching PVOD tomorrow, October 24th!
According to Syfy Wire, The Exorcist: Believer will be available to rent and/or purchase for $29.99 on PVOD services like Vudu and Apple TV. It’s up for pre-order on Amazon’s Prime Video at This Link.
Director David Gordon Green crafted the story for The Exorcist: Believer with Danny McBride (who...
According to Syfy Wire, The Exorcist: Believer will be available to rent and/or purchase for $29.99 on PVOD services like Vudu and Apple TV. It’s up for pre-order on Amazon’s Prime Video at This Link.
Director David Gordon Green crafted the story for The Exorcist: Believer with Danny McBride (who...
- 10/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Over the weekend, David Gordon Green’s legacy sequel The Exorcist: Believer passed a big milestone at the worldwide box office, officially crossing the $100 million landmark.
Worldwide, The Exorcist: Believer has thus far scared up a total of $107.5 million in its 17 days of release, $54.2 million of which was made here in the United States.
For the sake of comparison, Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends, the final part of a trilogy of legacy sequels, finished its worldwide run with $104.3 million last Halloween season.
The reported production budget for The Exorcist: Believer was in the ballpark of $30 million, meaning it’s likely turning a profit in theaters. The catch? Universal spent $400 million acquiring the rights to The Exorcist, so it’s a bit complicated to measure the success of this one.
There’s no doubt Universal and Blumhouse hoped that The Exorcist: Believer would kick off this new trilogy with as much...
Worldwide, The Exorcist: Believer has thus far scared up a total of $107.5 million in its 17 days of release, $54.2 million of which was made here in the United States.
For the sake of comparison, Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends, the final part of a trilogy of legacy sequels, finished its worldwide run with $104.3 million last Halloween season.
The reported production budget for The Exorcist: Believer was in the ballpark of $30 million, meaning it’s likely turning a profit in theaters. The catch? Universal spent $400 million acquiring the rights to The Exorcist, so it’s a bit complicated to measure the success of this one.
There’s no doubt Universal and Blumhouse hoped that The Exorcist: Believer would kick off this new trilogy with as much...
- 10/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Being caught off guard by an effected twist is a cinematic joy like no other.
Over the years, writers and filmmakers have dreamed up fresh ways of keeping audiences on their toes. Some remain astonishingly bold by today’s standards, while others have had the gleam worn off by the movies they’ve gone onto inspire.
There are some filmmakers who have attempted to make the twist their trademark (M Night Shyamalan), then there are others who have impressively shaped a film around its rug-pulling denouement (Christopher Nolan’s magician drama The Prestige was essentially one giant magic trick).
Either way, they make for memorable viewing. Intriguingly, twists are mostly prevalent in horror films, which is what makes it so breathtaking when they show up mid-way through a drama – or, even rarer, a comedy.
To mark the arrival of Shyamalan’s new thriller Knock at the Cabin, we’ve compiled...
Over the years, writers and filmmakers have dreamed up fresh ways of keeping audiences on their toes. Some remain astonishingly bold by today’s standards, while others have had the gleam worn off by the movies they’ve gone onto inspire.
There are some filmmakers who have attempted to make the twist their trademark (M Night Shyamalan), then there are others who have impressively shaped a film around its rug-pulling denouement (Christopher Nolan’s magician drama The Prestige was essentially one giant magic trick).
Either way, they make for memorable viewing. Intriguingly, twists are mostly prevalent in horror films, which is what makes it so breathtaking when they show up mid-way through a drama – or, even rarer, a comedy.
To mark the arrival of Shyamalan’s new thriller Knock at the Cabin, we’ve compiled...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
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