Trailer for the 4K Restoration Release of THE EXORCIST III
The Exorcist III is a great horror film in The Exorcist franchise. This movie does some crazy stuff, and I think it’s one of those horror movies that is overlooked by a lot of horror movie fans.
The Exorcist III has gone through a 4K restoration, and thanks to Arrow Video, it will be released on 4k Ultro HD in the UK on October 7th.
The personal vision of William Peter Blatty (the acclaimed author of The Exorcist), The Exorcist III is set 15 years after the events of the first film and sees Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott, The Changeling) investigate a series of horrific murders that follow the modus operandi of the notorious Gemini Killer… who died several years earlier in the electric chair.
After his friend Father Dyer (Ed Flanders) is murdered in his hospital bed, Kinderman’s investigations lead him to ‘Patient X’, a psychopath housed at the same hospital who claims to be the Gemini Killer, and who knows intimate crime scene details. Their encounter leads to a fiery climactic confrontation between the eternal forces of good and evil…
Blatty’s film is presented here in both its original theatrical cut and the Legion director’s cut. If you’ve never seen the movie, you’ve got to watch, and there’s no better time than during the Halloween season!
Here are all the details that were shared with the release:
4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
Two presentations of The Exorcist III: the theatrical cut, presented on 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and the Legion director’s cut, presented on High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray
Original theatrical 2.0 stereo audio and optional 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio on both cuts
Restored 2.0 stereo audio from 2023 on the theatrical cut
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells
Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Lee Gambin, archival articles and reviews
DISC ONE – THE THEATRICAL CUT (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
2K restoration of the theatrical cut of The Exorcist III, presented in 4K Ultra High Definition
Audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller Nicholas and Josh Nelson
Audio interview with writer/director William Peter Blatty
Death, Be Not Proud: The Making of The Exorcist III, an in-depth 2016 documentary divided into five chapters: Chapter One: A “Wonderfull” Time, an interview with producer Carter DeHaven and members of the supporting cast and production crew; Chapter Two: Signs of the Gemini, an interview with actor Brad Dourif; Chapter Three: The Devil in the Details, an interview with production designer Leslie Dilley and more; Chapter Four: Music for a Padded Cell, an interview with composer Barry DeVorzon; Chapter Five: All This Bleeding, interviews about the additional shoot and special effects
The Exorcist III: Vintage Interviews, archival interviews with cast and crew members including William Peter Blatty, producer James Robinson, actors George C. Scott, Jason Miller, Grand L. Bush and Ed Flanders
Falling Down a Long Flight of Steps, an interview with special effects artist Randy Moore
The Exorcist III: Vintage Featurette, making-of documentary with on-set footage and interviews
Deleted scenes, alternate takes and bloopers
Image galleries
Trailers, TV spots and radio spots
DISC TWO – THE ‘LEGION’ DIRECTOR’S CUT (BLU-RAY)
High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation of the Legion director’s cut, assembled from the best available film and video elements
Legion audio commentary with esteemed film critics Mark Kermode and Kim Newman
Deleted Prologue, an alternate opening to Legion with optional audio commentary from Mark Kermode and Kim Newman
The Exorcist III boasts some unforgettable scares and exceptional supporting performances from co-stars Jason Miller (The Ninth Configuration) and Brad Dourif (Child’s Play).