Documentary on John Boorman's Infamous 'Exorcist II' Gets a New Trailer Ahead of August Release
A documentary called 'Boorman and the Devil' is set to examine how acclaimed filmmaker John Boorman came to direct 'Exorcist II: The Heretic,' a film widely regarded as one of the most critically panned movies ever made. A newly released trailer reportedly highlights some of the troubled production history behind the project. According to Bloody Disgusting, the documentary has been described as critically acclaimed, though no specific critical sources or quotes are cited in the available material. The film is scheduled to open at The Quad in New York City on August 28, with a wider release to follow. The documentary appears focused on Boorman's complicated relationship with the 'Exorcist' sequel, exploring how a filmmaker of his reputation ended up attached to such a notorious project. Beyond the trailer release and theatrical date, specific details about the documentary's content, interviews, or production are not available in the source material.
Jason's TakeI find the behind-the-scenes story of a troubled production more interesting than the film itself sometimes, and 'Exorcist II' is a pretty wild case study in how things can go sideways. I'd watch this just to understand what Boorman was thinking and what went wrong on set. That kind of chaos around a movie rooted in demonic possession makes for its own kind of unsettling story.