Boorman and the Devil (2026)

8.0/10 • 112 min • Documentary

Overview

Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.

Cast

John Boorman

Louise Fletcher

Karyn Kusama

Mike Flanagan

Joe Dante

Linda Blair

Self

Jeff Kanew

Paul Clemens

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