Exorcist iii

The true heir to William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin’s 1973 masterpiece, The Exorcist III is a hellish horror detective story that pairs thoughtful theological themes with scenes of sheer terror.

The personal vision of Blatty (the acclaimed author of The Exorcist), The Exorcist III is set 15 years after the events of the first film and sees Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott, The Changeling) investigate a series of horrific murders that follow the modus operandi of the notorious Gemini Killer… who died several years earlier in the electric chair. After his friend Father Dyer (Ed Flanders) is murdered in his hospital bed, Kinderman’s investigations lead him to ‘Patient X’, a psychopath housed at the same hospital who claims to be the Gemini Killer, and who knows intimate crime scene details. Their encounter leads to a fiery climactic confrontation between the eternal forces of good and evil…

The Exorcist III boasts some of modern horror’s most unforgettable scares and exceptional supporting performances from Jason Miller (The Ninth Configuration) and Brad Dourif (Dune). Blatty’s film is presented here in both its original theatrical cut and the recently assembled Legion director’s cut.

TWO–DISC SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

Two presentations of The Exorcist III: the theatrical cut and the ‘Legion’ director’s cut
Original 2.0 stereo audio and optional 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells
DISC ONE – THE THEATRICAL CUT

2K restoration of the theatrical cut of The Exorcist III, presented in High Definition
Audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller Nicholas and Josh Nelson
Audio interview with writer/director William Peter Blatty
Death, Be Not Proud: The Making of The Exorcist III, an in-depth 2016 documentary divided into five chapters: Chapter One: A “Wonderfull” Time, an interview with producer Carter DeHaven and members of the supporting cast and production crew; Chapter Two: Signs of the Gemini, an interview with actor Brad Dourif; Chapter Three: The Devil in the Details, an interview with production designer Leslie Dilley and more; Chapter Four: Music for a Padded Cell, an interview with composer Barry De Vorzon; Chapter Five: All this Bleeding, interviews about the additional shoot and special effects
The Exorcist III: Vintage Interviews, archival interviews with cast and crew members including William Peter Blatty, producer James Robinson, actors George C. Scott, Jason Miller, Grand L. Bush and Ed Flanders
Falling Down a Long Flight of Steps, an interview with special effects artist Randy Moore
The Exorcist III: Vintage Featurette, making-of documentary with onset footage and interviews
Deleted scenes, alternate takes and bloopers
Image galleries
Trailers, TV spots and radio spots
DISC TWO – THE ‘LEGION’ DIRECTOR’S CUT

High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentation of the Legion director’s cut, assembled from the best available film and video elements
Legion audio commentary with esteemed film critics Mark Kermode and Kim Newman
Deleted Prologue, an alternate opening to Legion with optional audio commentary from Mark Kermode and Kim Newman

The personal vision of William Peter Blatty (writer of William Friedkin’s original 1973 masterpiece), The Exorcist III is a hellish horror detective story that pairs thoughtful theological themes with scenes of sheer terror.

Fifteen years after the events of the first film, Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott, The Changeling) investigates a series of horrific murders that follow the modus operandi of the notorious Gemini Killer… who died several years earlier in the electric chair. After his friend Father Dyer (Ed Flanders) is murdered in his hospital bed, Kinderman’s investigations lead him to ‘Patient X’, a psychopath housed at the same hospital who claims to be the Gemini Killer, and who knows intimate crime scene details. Their encounter leads to a fiery climactic confrontation between the eternal forces of good and evil…

The Exorcist III boasts some of modern horror’s most unforgettable scares and exceptional supporting performances from Jason Miller (The Ninth Configuration) and Brad Dourif (Dune). Blatty’s film is presented here in both its original theatrical cut and the Legion director’s cut.

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

Original theatrical 2.0 stereo audio on both cuts and optional 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio for the theatrical cut

Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells

Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Lee Gambin, archival articles and reviews

DISC ONE – THEATRICAL CUT (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)

4K restoration of the theatrical cut of The Exorcist III, presented in presented on 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

Audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller Nicholas and Josh Nelson

Audio interview with writer/director William Peter Blatty

Death, Be Not Proud: The Making of The Exorcist III, an in-depth 2016 documentary divided into five chapters: Chapter One: A “Wonderfull” Time, an interview with producer Carter DeHaven and members of the supporting cast and production crew; Chapter Two: Signs of the Gemini, an interview with actor Brad Dourif; Chapter Three: The Devil in the Details, an interview with production designer Leslie Dilley and more; Chapter Four: Music for a Padded Cell, an interview with composer Barry DeVorzon; Chapter Five: All This Bleeding, interviews about the additional shoot and special effects

The Exorcist III: Vintage Interviews, archival interviews with cast and crew members including William Peter Blatty, producer James Robinson, actors George C. Scott, Jason Miller, Grand L. Bush and Ed Flanders

Falling Down a Long Flight of Steps, an interview with special effects artist Randy Moore

The Exorcist III: Vintage Featurette, making-of documentary with on-set footage and interviews

Deleted scenes, alternate takes and bloopers

Image galleries

Trailers, TV spots and radio spots

DISC TWO – ‘LEGION’ DIRECTOR’S CUT (BLU-RAY)

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Legion director’s cut, assembled from the best available film and video elements

Legion audio commentary with esteemed film critics Mark Kermode and Kim Newman

Deleted Prologue, an alternate opening to Legion with optional audio commentary from Mark Kermode and Kim Newman