A true horror classic. Today's slew of exorcist themed films have one to thank for starting the trend, that being William Friedkin's original The Exorcist. Linda Blair is phenomenally terrifying in the lead role. Everything about this film is iconic. The directing, visuals, mood, acting and scares. It's genuinely one of the scariest films ever. If you never seen it, treat yourself to it, especially during Halloween season. Make sure to grab a copy that features an extended directors cut and is available in 4K for the first time ever, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1973 release. Additionally, including over an hour of bonus features. THE EXORCIST is available now on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Digital

One of the all-time classics, The Exorcist, is getting its first ever 4K UHD debut. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1973 release, the film will release in Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc this September.

BONUS FEATURES:

The Exorcist Ultra HD Blu-ray disc (theatrical version) contains the following previously released special features:

  • Introduction by William Friedkin
  • Commentary by William Friedkin
  • Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects

The Exorcist Digital release (theatrical version) the following previously released special features:

  • Commentary by William Friedkin
  • Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects Tests
  • Introduction by William Friedkin
  • “The Fear of God: 25 Years of the Exorcist”
  • Original Ending
  • William Peter Blatty Interviews
    • “The Original Cut”
    • “Stairway to Heaven”
    • “The Final Reckoning”
  • “Sketches & Storyboards”
  • TV Spots
    • “Beyond Comprehension”
    • “You Too Can See the Exorcist”
    • “Between Science & Superstition”
    • “The Movie You’ve Been Waiting For”
    • “Nobody Expected It”
    • “Life Had Been Good”
  • Trailers
    • “Nobody Expected It”
    • “Beyond Comprehension”
    • “Flash Image”

The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features:

  • Commentary by William Friedkin

The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Digital release contains the following previously released special features:

  • Commentary by William Friedkin
  • “Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist”
  • “Talk of the Devil”
  • “Raising Hell: Filming The Exorcist”
  • “The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now”
  • “Faces of Evil: The Different Versions of The Exorcist”
  • Radio Spots
    • “The Devil Himself”
    • “Our Deepest Fears”
  • TV Spots
    • “Most Electrifying”
    • “Scariest Ever”
    • “Returns”
    • “Never Seen”
  • Trailers
    • “The Version You’ve Never Seen”
    • “Our Deepest Fears”

THE EXORCIST available to purchase in 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and Digital on September 19

By Jim Alexander

Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.

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