Horror 101 – Episode 62: The Exorcist III: Legion – February 28th, 2017
Do you dare walk these steps again?
Welcome to the first Horror 101 Threequel podcasts for this year. In 1973 writer William Peter Blatty and Director William Friedkin collaborated to give us one of the most memorable and important genre films ever to be made. The Exorcist. Several years later the talented John Boorman followed up with one of the worst sequels in horror history, Exorcist II: The Heretic from 1977. Fast forward 13 years and Exorcist III: Legion is made, this time both penned and directed by Mr. Blatty. Exorcist III was released with little fanfare but over the last couple of decades it has slowly gathered strength as one of the most fierce and terrifying films to come out of the 90s. With extraordinary performances by George C. Scott, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller and Ed Flanders, outstanding sound design and a smart, patient script Exorcist III has the power to scare even the most veteran fans all while brilliantly ending the legacy of Father Damian Karras. With the recent passing of Mr. Blatty earlier this year we felt our first Part III focus should certainly be his masterpiece. Join us for another great show with a small tribute to John Hurt who also passed away recently at 77.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
01:00 Prelude to Terror…
03:00 The John Hurt tribute…
10:20 The genesis of The Exorcist…
15:00 Exorcist 3 in 1990…
17:00 The friendship of Kinderman and Dyer…
20:55 An evil gets closer…
24:30 The Gemini Killings…
26:10 The possession of Karras…
27:30 Brad Dourif…
30:05 The Hallway Scare of the Century…
32:20 A clear invitation to the dance…
35:20 The end of Karras’ Story…
37:15 Scoring the film…
41:15 Conclusion! Thanks for listening!
Directed by: William Peter Blatty
Novel and Screenplay by: William Peter Blatty
Starring:
George C. Scott as Kinderman
Ed Flanders as Father Dyer
Brad Dourif as The Gemini Killer
Jason Miller as Patient X
Nicol Williamson as Father Morning
Scott Wilson as Dr. Temple
Nancy Fish as Nurse Allerton
Viveca Lindfors as Nurse X
Produced by: Carter DeHaven
Music by: Barry De Vorzon
All video, pictures and audio used from Exorcist III is copyright © 1990 by Morgan Creek Productions.No reproductions of any kind.