Regan MacNeil's story didn't end in Georgetown, it continued in New York City years later in Exorcist II: The Heretic, and Scream Factory has now unveiled the full list of special features for their upcoming Collector's Edition release, including a new interview with actress Linda Blair, a new audio commentary with director John Boorman, and two cuts of the film:
Press Release: Following the enormous box-office success of its supernatural predecessor, EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC premiered in 1977 to deliver another dose of demonic possession to terrified audiences. And, on September 25, 2018, Scream Factory pays homage to this haunting sequel with the ultimate blu-ray collector's edition. The 2-disc set, featuring new 2K scans of both theatrical editions from original film elements, is also loaded with specially-created features including an interview with Linda Blair, audio commentary from director John Boorman and much more.
In EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator (Richard Burton) and a research specialist (Louise Fletcher) free her from its grasp?
Employing production design and special effects that are dizzily exhilarating and a supporting cast (Max von Sydow, Paul Henreid, James Earl Jones) of compelling distinction, director Boorman (Deliverance) draws us into the tangible experience of evil. We fly with the demon, feel the African landscape vibrate and get engulfed in the terror of swarming locusts as the Exorcist franchise continues to weave its fascinating, frightful spell.
Fans eager to receive the set prior to its release are invited to order the collector's edition directly from shoutfactory.com; it will ship two weeks early and, while supplies last, the order will be accompanied by a free 18x24 rolled poster featuring Scream Factory's chilling new artwork.
EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC Special Features
DISC ONE (118 minute Cut):
- NEW 2K scan from original film elements
- NEW Audio Commentary with director John Boorman
- NEW Audio Commentary with project consultant Scott Bosco
- NEW What Does She Remember? - an interview with actress Linda Blair
- NEW interview with editor Tom Priestley
DISC TWO (102 minute Cut):
- NEW 2K scan from original film elements
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike White of The Projection Booth blog
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Galleries - Color and B&W Stills, Behind-the-Scenes, Deleted Scene photos, Posters and Lobby Cards
WARNER BROS. PICTURES Presents
LINDA BLAIR RICHARD BURTON LOUISE FLETCHER MAX VON SYDOW In JOHN BOORMAN'S Film Of "EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC" A RICHARD LEDERER Production KITTY WINN PAUL HENREID As The Cardinal And JAMES EARL JONES Creative Associate ROSPO PALLENBERG Music Composed And Conducted By ENNIO MORRICONE Produced By JOHN BOORMAN and RICHARD LEDERER Written By WILLIAM GOODHART Directed By JOHN BOORMAN Read "The Making of EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC" from Warner Books Soundtrack Available on Warner Bros. RecordsAbout Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
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