William Peter Blatty

We've been talking about a stage version of the classic William Peter Blatty novel The Exorcist for some time now, but finally some concrete details have come. The power of Christ compels you to read on!

It's good to see a timeless tale like William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist still very much in the public eye as it remains as effective as ever despite the passing of four decades. Well, another iteration is on its way, and we've got the scoop for you right here!

Written by William Peter Blatty Published by Harper Collins Publishing

In just a few days a new version of The Exorcist will be hitting bookstores and online outlets, and just like everything else that's massively cool, we have your hot ticket to score a copy on us!

It's hard to believe that it's been forty years since author William Peter Blatty wrote one of the single most terrifying novels the world has ever seen in The Exorcist, but alas, time flies! To celebrate this auspicious anniversary, Blatty has retooled his book a bit, thus creating The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition. From the Press Release

Here's some news that's bound to get your head spinning. There's a new version of The Exorcist gearing up in Los Angeles but it may not be what you think it is. The power of Christ compels you to read on!

Reviewed by Andrew Kasch

The team of William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin proved to be one hell of a combination when they came together to give the world one of the most frightening films ever made in The Exorcist.

Reviewed by Mr. Dark Written by William Peter Blatty

Much like the Star Wars trilogy "special editions", does anybody actually prefer The Exorcist "The Version You've Never Seen" to the theatrical cut? William Friedkin thinks so as it's become the definitive edition of the film in his mind.

Other than Fox's Alien box set our most looked forward to Blu-ray release of the year is without question Warner Brothers' high definition treatment of The Exorcist. The set is just stacked from top to bottom, and if you need any more convincing, then dig on the following trailer.

Along with Fox's Blu-ray release of the Alien box set and Universal's Blu-ray release of Psycho, there's only one other Blu-ray release this year that has our blood boiling like holy water on the skin of a demon - Warner Brothers' Blu-ray edition of The Exorcist. We've got all the details for what is to be the mother of all Exorcist releases!

I really wish I lived in Chicago as a result of this story. The WildClaw Theatre went and adapted William Peter Blatty's novel Legion into what looks like a really cool exercise in theatrical horror. And we've got a trailer for you to check out!

Well ... I suppose its better than a remake. During an interview in the latest issue of Cemetery Dance magazine with William Peter Blatty, the author dropped some interesting things on fans and readers.