A priest is called in to help a 12-year-old girl who appears to be possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. Horror classic dramatised by Robert Forrest.

Squabbling with your loved ones over which film to watch on your day off? Well, the ideal pick was released on 26 December ...

and the efforts of religious authorities to counter it with various acts of faith. Inspired by the literary works of William Peter Blatty.

and the efforts of religious authorities to counter it with various acts of faith. Inspired by the literary works of William Peter Blatty.

Rather than just wisely dropping in the one spooky shot of its face - as seen in the theatrical cut - Friedkin opted to get a ...

A man who appears in the movie was later convicted ... for comedy Before writing the book "The Exorcist," and then the screenplay, William Peter Blatty was best known for writing comedies ...

"The Exorcist" is also an excellent movie. Quiet, terse ... "The Exorcist" was too big a hit not to sequelize. William ...

That’s how William Peter Blatty, who died Thursday ... Despite praise from such aficionados as Stephen King, Blatty resisted the notion that The Exorcist was a horror story.