The Exorcist Legacy

Author : Nat Segaloff
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780806541969

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The Exorcist Legacy by Nat Segaloff Pdf

The definitive, fascinating story of the scariest film ever made and its enduring impact in Hollywood and beyond—from the director’s biographer comes a must-read for horror fans and cinema buffs, just in time for the movie’s 50th anniversary and the release of the first movie in a new Exorcist trilogy. Includes a foreword by John Russo, author and cowriter of the seminal horror film Night of the Living Dead. On December 26, 1973, The Exorcist was released. Within days it had become legend. Moviegoers braved hours-long lines in winter weather to see it. Some audience members famously fainted or vomited. Half a century later, the movie that both inspired and transcends the modern horror genre has lost none of its power to terrify and unsettle. The Exorcist Legacy reveals the complete story of this cultural phenomenon, from the real-life exorcism in 1949 Maryland that inspired William Peter Blatty’s bestselling novel on which the movie is based, to its many sequels, prequels, TV series, and homages. Nat Segaloff, biographer of the film’s director, William Friedkin, draws on original interviews with cast, crew, and participants as well as revelations from personal papers to present an intriguing and surprising new view of the making of the movie, and its aftermath. Segaloff also examines as never before the keys to the movie’s enduring appeal. Friedkin and Blatty’s goal was far more ambitious than making a scary movie; they aimed to make people “think about the concept of good and evil.” The Exorcist succeeds, and then some, not just by creating on-screen scares, but by challenging viewers’ deepest personal beliefs—and fears.

Author : Bill Blunden
Publisher : Apress
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781430207887

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Software Exorcism by Bill Blunden Pdf

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Author : William Peter Blatty
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781407056692

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty Pdf

Father Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan?' Regan MacNeil: 'In here. With us.' The terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in the attic. In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. At first, easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan. Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body. Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? Exorcism seems to be the only answer... First published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. This edition, polished and expanded by the author, includes new dialogue, a new character and a chilling new extended scene, provides an unforgettable reading experience that has lost none of its power to shock and continues to thrill and terrify new readers.

Author : William Peter Blatty
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061007224

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty Pdf

A young girl becomes possessed by the devil and causes several violent deaths before she can be cured.

Author : William Peter Blatty
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 006209436X

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty Pdf

Four decades after it first shook the nation, then the world, William Peter Blatty’s thrilling masterwork of faith and demonic possession returns in an even more powerful form. Raw and profane, shocking and blood-chilling, it remains a modern parable of good and evil and perhaps the most terrifying novel ever written.

Author : Nat Segaloff
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780806542980

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Say Hello to My Little Friend by Nat Segaloff Pdf

The author of The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear, brings us another sensational Hollywood tell-all celebrating the 40th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s legendary 1983 gangster film, while also showcasing its broader appeal across the past century by confronting the equally controversial legacy of its 1932 predecessor. When Brian DePalma’s operatically violent Scarface debuted in 1983, the film drew almost as much fire as the relentless gunfire in the film itself. Starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee-turned-crime-boss Tony Montana, Steven Bauer as his best friend Manny, and Michelle Pfeiffer as an Eighties gangster’s moll, the movie revamped the original 1932 film for a new era of drugs, sex, and graphic violence. Attacked as both a celebration of cocaine-fueled excess and a condemnation of it, the film’s reputation continued to rise over the years. But the real story of its success started nearly a century ago—when Hollywood first fell in love with the American gangster . . . Hollywood’s infatuation with money, power, and organized crime has captured the public’s imagination and made Scarface one of its most enduring modern myths. From a 1912 gangster film by D.W. Griffith to the 1932 hit Scarface starring Paul Muni, to Brian DePalma’s 1983 shocker, the antihero’s rise and fall exposes the dark side of the American Dream—whether it’s Prohibition Era bootleggers or modern-day drug dealers. When actor Al Pacino got the idea of doing a remake of Scarface after screening the original, a legend was (re)born—and the rest is history. Filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, untold tales from Old and New Hollywood, and sixteen pages of eye-popping photos, Say Hello to My Little Friend is the ultimate guide to everything Scarface. With guns blazing and chainsaws whirring, movie biz writer Nat Segaloff tears into this pop culture phenomenon with fascinating insights, stunning revelations, and a true fan’s glee. This is a must-have book for movie buffs, crime lovers, and culture vultures everywhere.

Author : Nat Segaloff
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015016962444

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Hurricane Billy by Nat Segaloff Pdf

Who is the person responsible for the millions of nightmares brought on by The Exorcist, To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising and Boys in the Band? Friedkin's films conjure some of the darkest images ever put on-screen. Photographs.

Author : Carlos Acevedo
Publisher : Hamilcar Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949590658

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The Devil Inside by Carlos Acevedo Pdf

A history of The Exorcist, one of the most famous and controversial films ever produced, timed for its 50th anniversary and for the release of a forthcoming Hollywood reboot.

Author : Zahid Ameer
Publisher : Zahid Ameer
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Amazing Facts About The Exorcist by Zahid Ameer Pdf

Unveil captivating insights into the iconic horror film "The Exorcist" with "Amazing Facts about 'The Exorcist'." Explore eerie behind-the-scenes trivia, unearth bizarre occurrences, and delve into the chilling world of possession and exorcism. Discover the untold stories that make "The Exorcist" a timeless masterpiece of horror cinema.

Author : Stella Marie Gaynor
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783030975890

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Rethinking Horror in the New Economies of Television by Stella Marie Gaynor Pdf

This book explores the cycle of horror on US television in the decade following the launch of The Walking Dead, considering the horror genre from an industrial perspective. Examining TV horror through rich industrial and textual analysis, this book reveals the strategies and ambitions of cable and network channels, as well as Netflix and Shudder, with regards to horror serialization. Selected case studies; including American Horror Story, The Haunting of Hill House, Creepshow, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Hannibal; explore horror drama and the utilization of genre, cult and classic horror texts, as well as the exploitation of fan practice, in the changing economic landscape of contemporary US television. In the first detailed exploration of graphic horror special effects as a marker of technical excellence, and how these skills are used for the promotion of TV horror drama, Gaynor makes the case that horror has become a cornerstone of US television.

Author : William Peter Blatty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : IND:32000007718689

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William Peter Blatty on The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty Pdf

Author : R. H. Stavis,Sarah Durand
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780062656162

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Sister of Darkness by R. H. Stavis,Sarah Durand Pdf

One woman alone has the power to destroy our demons We may not be able to see them, but they’re always there. Smoke and shadows, ghoulish features or lifelike forms, there are the demons, or what Rachel Stavis calls “entities,” that float around us, or even attach themselves to our bodies, feeding off our fears and our negative energy. As the world’s only nondenominational exorcist, Rachel has found herself at the crux of the spiritual crossroads of thousands of clients—all of whom she’s been able to save by ridding them of their spiritual baggage, and getting at the root causes of their low frequency at the same time. Stavis realized her gift as young child, but for years she pushed it away, wishing for it to disappear as her mother dismissed it as a call for attention, the lies of a schoolgirl. After years of denying her gift for communicating with the spirit world, she fearlessly turned what she once regarded as a curse into a blessing to help those in need. Stavis has cleansed thousands of tormented people, from small children to musicians, politicians, and everyone in between, quietly performing her work in obscurity, until now. In Sister of Darkness, Rachel Stavis takes us on a journey into an unseen world, describes the diverse range of entities that surround us, the Spirit Guides and Ancient Ancestors that come to her aid to reveal the root causes of your pain, and what you can do to protect yourself from creating a hospitable environment. A unique look at demonology removed from religious dogma, Sister of Darkness is the true story of Rachel’s journey to becoming an exorcist. Chronicling some of her most extreme and interesting cleansings, the hows and the whys of what she does, and stories of danger and of triumph, Stavis creates a world that is at times frightening, eye-opening, and utterly enthralling.

Author : Joseph P. Laycock,Eric Harrelson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780197635391

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The Exorcist Effect by Joseph P. Laycock,Eric Harrelson Pdf

The Exorcist Effect examines the relationship between horror films and religious culture, focusing on the period from 1968 to the present. Films like Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Exorcist (1973), and The Omen (1976) claimed to be based on actual events, religious traditions, and Biblical texts. These films inspired subsequent beliefs and experiences, which became the basis for yet more horror films. This book draws on archival research to shed new light on such figures as Ed and Lorraine Warren and Malachi Martin, who inserted themselves into this cycle. It also incorporates interviews with horror authors, film writers, and paranormal investigators.

Author : Dathan Auerbach
Publisher : 1000Vultures
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985545512

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Penpal by Dathan Auerbach Pdf

Author : William Peter Blatty
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781466834804

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William Peter Blatty on "The Exorcist" by William Peter Blatty Pdf

In William Peter Blatty on The Exorcist: From Novel to Film, the New York Times bestselling author reveals the real-life incidents that inspired his famous novel and how it evolved into the groundbreaking Academy Award-winning screenplay of the 1973 groundbreaking William Friedkin film. Featuring the original, controversial ending of the novel, and both the first draft of the screenplay and the shooting script, Blatty presents his behind-the-scenes commentary on the differences between the book and screenplays, detailing the specific reasons why the changes were made for the final cut. This is the true story of the making of The Exorcist, an insider's guide to Hollywood in one of its most creative eras. Includes photographs At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.