The 'Scariest Movie of All Time' Comes to Max Ahead of Halloween Season

One of the most iconic horror films ever made is coming to Max, just in time for Halloween season. The Exorcist It is scheduled for release on Max on September 1st.




The horror classic is based on the novel of the same name written by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. Directed by the late William Friedkin, The Exorcist centers on the demonic possession of twelve-year-old Regan MacNeil. Initially convinced that her daughter was simply having a medical problem of some sort, Chris MacNeil takes her to be examined by medical professionals, although they find nothing physically wrong with her. In a last-ditch effort to save her daughter, the mother seeks out two Catholic priests to perform an exorcism, in order to defeat the demon before it's too late.

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Considered by many to be one of the scariest films ever made, The Exorcist is a towering giant in the horror genre. It has spawned multiple sequels and numerous imitators, though many believe it is still the standard bearer when it comes to exorcism films. Much of the film has permeated popular culture, such as Reagan's unnerving 360-degree head flip that is still one of the most iconic moments in cinema history, or the “the power of Christ compels you” line that has spawned countless parodies. The Exorcist will remain forever etched in the history of horror cinema, and rightly so. The Exorcist starring Linda Blair as Regan, Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras, Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin, Lee J. Cobb as Lieutenant Bill Kinderman, and William O'Malley as Father Joseph Kevin Dyer.



The Exorcist is coming back to life

When Blumhouse acquired the rights to The Exorcisthad big plans for the future of the franchise. The initial goal was to make a trilogy, starting with The Exorcist: Believer directed by David Gordon Green. Fresh off successfully completing the resurrection of Michael Myers in Halloween reboot trilogy, Green seemed poised to become the new benchmark for popular horror IPs. However, the reaction to The Exorcist: Believer was less than stellar. The film received mixed reviews at best, and was not the box office success that Blumhouse had hoped for. This led to a major change in the direction of the franchise, which no longer involved Green.


The planned trilogy has now been abandoned in favor of hiring horror author, Mike Flanagan, to direct a fresh new version of The ExorcistFlanagan is known for excellent horror shows like The The Haunting of Hill House AND Midnight Massjust like horror movies Doctor Sleep AND SilenceThe film is still in the early stages of production, but is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026.

The Exorcist will be available for streaming on Max on September 1st.

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