The Exorcist (2014) by William Peter Blatty, starring Robert Glenister and Lydia Wilson

[@tappy3703]

I was in my 20's, a woman with 3 male best friends who laughed all the way through and played tricks with ham and pea soup. Thanks to Nick, Jim and Gary, I was never scared. Classic film though

[@EM-lz9kg]

After watching the clip for the new exorcist sequel I couldn’t resist listening again ! So much debate going on online Yet the fact it is being debated after 50 years to me shows what a phenomenal storytelling of possession & so much more ! Ty for this wonderful upload

[@edwardmorford2202]

I was 14 when I saw this and it took me a good 2 weeks to get myself "together" again!! Terrifying film, an absolute classic. Thanks for this Audio/Drama I found it really enjoyable✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mysteriousmagpie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MartinJackson-tb6xc]

Brilliant radio horror although I started laughing when spirit in the sky came on the record player 😂

[@EM-lz9kg]

The 70s film is a classic & this radio adaptation is very powerful I really appreciate this radio adaptation has covered more of the book eg the part about the detective looking more in-depth about the director death from Reagan window also the story of the house keepers & the detective relationship with the priest . The book covers so much in-depth aspects of medical research v theological perspective

[@mariapurves179]

Fantastic adaptation 👍

[@anthonycompiccia2498]

Yes it is but who wrote it ? Is it blatty

[@anthonycompiccia2498]

This version is very good I don’t know who wrote it but it’s good and well acted

[@mysteriousmagpie]

The cast is really good - but in particular Father Merrin is played by Ian McDiarmid, best known to most people as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars

[@Vereid]

⁠@@mysteriousmagpieHahahaha I thought I recognised that voice but couldn’t place it. They couldn’t be more opposite roles, a horrible and manipulating space emperor and a kindly old priest. 😂

[@mysteriousmagpie]

@@Vereid He does have a wonderfully warm and kind voice when he wants to...

[@badguitar5653]

kind of interesting interpretation, but feels like the cast didn't know it was supposed to be scary

[@EM-lz9kg]

Legion is the correct following as it’s by the WPB & is incredible in its own right the mixture of humour & terror is well balanced

[@EM-lz9kg]

The 1970’s original exorcist a phenomenal classic/ the 2023 follow up a muddled mess Ellen Burstyn gave perhaps the most "I'm here for a paycheck" performance I've ever seen.

[@mysteriousmagpie]

Sad to hear that, have a lot of respect for Ms. Burstyn - but I guess at the age of 90 she's allowed to take it easy if she wants!

[@ADJScreams]

She asked them to increase their offer but the paycheck was actually to pay for a scholarship program. See recent interviews: "My price is a scholarship program for talented students at our master’s degree program at Pace University. That’s my price.” So I then went back and upped their up and ended up getting what I want. And I’ve got a scholarship program for young actors.”

[@mysteriousmagpie]

@@ADJScreams Fantastic; that certainly beats Michael Caine's story about the house he bought with the fee for Jaws The Revenge.

[@garybusey9689]

Ellen's performance was the least problematic thing about that movie lol. Though yea her role def seemed an after thought and just a means to trick fans to show up. We get to expect two extra sequels planned no less.

[@EM-lz9kg]

It was WPB Writing & Oscar winning director William friekien that created the unique phenomenon the exorcist. WF was horrified by whom was directing the latest reboot! As he said it was done it’s perfection u can follow it / I wish they came up with original concepts

[@georgieboy9101]

This was rather good. though I do miss the Mcainbridge demon voice, I think the way they went about it was effective.

[@anthonycompiccia2498]

I agree

[@EM-lz9kg]

Watched I am legion ( exorcist 3 ) brill film & book

[@wiredcer]

really poor american accents