Program partnership with Brugger Documentary Film Days
After the overwhelming success of THE EXORCIST (1973), it was clear to John Boorman, the director of EXORCIST II: HERETIC (1977), that he could not take the same path as the creator of the original work. With (too) big ambitions and creativity, he steered the franchise in a new direction — and failed so much that it almost cost him his career.
The documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL tells the gripping story of the making of EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC. It's about unattainable expectations, disappointed fans, disputes with the studio and huge hurdles during production. Nevertheless, John Boorman has defended his artistic freedom to the last. Today, the second part of the most famous Exorcism film series can be regarded as a fascinating project that has achieved cult status. Back then, it was a movie flop. The documentary offers never-before-seen insights into the development process and exciting interviews. After that, there is actually only one thing left: Get EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC on BluRay and watch it in the home cinema. But only after the festival.
