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 Director
: William Peter Blatty
Starring
: George C Scott, Ed Flanders, Jason Miller, Scott Wilson,
Nicol Williamson and Brad Dourif.
Picture
1.85:1 Anamorphic, DD 5.1, Single side Single Layer, Snap
Case
Running
Time : 110 mins
The
story:
Do you dare walk these steps again?
The
horror returns in this sequel to the classic 1973 film (Ok
there was a second one but that doesnt really count as it
had nothing to do with the original!). William Peter Blatty
again writes the screenplay, adapted from his book, Legion.
He also takes the helm on this one. Following the death
of a local boy, Lt. Kinderman (George C Scott) is haunted
by thoughts that the Gemini killer has returned even though
he was put to death fifteen years ago. Kindermans best friend
and priest, father dyer (Ed Flanders) also becomes involved
in the killings and Kindermans sceptism in the supernatural
is really put to the test. Locked in a dark, high security
cell in the mental wing of the local hospital, Kinderman
discovers a man claiming to be the Gemini killer but who
also bears a striking resemblance to the dead priest from
the first film (Jason Miller reprising his role). Is this
merely a coincidence ? or are the two inextricably linked.
The horror keeps on coming until the final showdown ensues
and Kinderman is drawn into the depths of hell on earth..
The
summary:
The
Exorcist, which has so delightfully become one of the true
seminal horror films of our time is one of my personal favourites
of the genre. It was with trepidation that I originally
saw this film when it was released and, like then, I still
cannot really make up my mind as to what it offers. True,
it is a deeply atmospheric horror film in its own right
and frequently surprises its viewers with its plot. But
when you link it to the Exorcist it suddenly does not have
that much to say for itself. The movie does follow on nicely
from the first film by creating a link between the death
of the priest and the death of the Gemini killer but really
does not do the francise any great justice. The film has
a general disjointed feel to it - partly down to the fact
that it was directed by Blatty who seems to have trouble
making his narrative flow at the best of times, let alone
when he is expressing his art on film. It is this flawed
ascpect of the film that lets it down. On the whole it is
well acted by George C Scott and the brilliant Brad Dourif
and does bring with it some interesting ideas. Immensly
watchable but don't expect too much.
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