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Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) is a horror film directed by John Boorman, released on June 17, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Richard Burton, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher and Max von Sydow. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 815 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Exorcist II: The Heretic.
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Richard Burton
as Father Philip Lamont
Linda Blair
as Regan MacNeil
Louise Fletcher
as Dr. Gene Tuskin
Max von Sydow
as Father Lankester Merrin
Kitty Winn
as Sharon Spencer
Paul Henreid
as The Cardinal
James Earl Jones
as Older Kokumo
Ned Beatty
as Edwards
Belinda Beatty
as Liz
Rose Portillo
as Spanish Girl
Barbara Cason
as Mrs. Phalor
Tiffany Kinney
as Deaf Girl
Directed by John Boorman, written by William Peter Blatty, William Goodhart and Rospo Pallenberg, produced by John Boorman and Richard Lederer.
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 815 ratings.
I have all the respect in the world for John Boorman--his 'Point Blank' and 'Deliverance' are excellent--but this sequel to one of the greatest horror movies ever made simply falls listless and flat. Of course, the script is extremely talky and lifeless--as if it had been 'exorcised' of all the wonder and shock that William Friedkin's vision of the battle of good vs. evil would entail. Yes, Sir Richard Burton was a…
Reviewed on October 7, 2016
One of the many things that make The Exorcist arguably the greatest horror films ever made – or simply one of the greatest films ever made, regardless of genre –, is that it has no use for the obligatory final shot suggesting that the evil will continue. On the contrary, it ends on a hopeful, optimistic note; a welcome relief following the ordeal we, characters and viewers alike, have just endured. Exorcist II: The…
Reviewed on August 25, 2022
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The main cast of Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) includes Richard Burton, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow and Kitty Winn. The film was directed by John Boorman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Exorcist II: The Heretic was released on June 17, 1977 and runs for 1h 58m.
Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 815 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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