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Summary: Easily the scariest movie of the 1990's
Review: Exorcist 3 is a sequel to the first exorcist in terms of story line and characters. But you can't compare the two as the two movies are not the same. Exorcist 3 is more like a serial killer movie and it is a very good one. Too bad this movie was a flop during its theatrical run so it never achieved the same popularity as the first Exorcist. But it is a very creepy and scary movie and suprisingly there is no gore portrayed in the movie. Check out chapter 22, I think that has the greatest jump in horror movie. The scene I am talking about only last a couple seconds but I guarantee that if you think of Exorcist 3 you will remember that particular scene. The late George C Scott gave superb performance as Detective Bill Kenderman who is puzzled as a serial killer that was executed in the electric chair 15 years ago appear to strike again. Look for cameo by Patrick Ewing and Fabio in a dream sequence. I would have given this 5 stars if only Warner has released this DVD with some extra features. This DVD has none except one theatrical trailer which I think shouldn't be considered as an extra feature. Warner has released the first Exorcist 3 times on DVD. I do hope they rerelease this with extra features. Meanwhile for [price] list price DVD this is an absolute must for horror fans.
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Summary: A worthy addition to the franchise
Review: I am not going to con anyone here : Exorcist 3 is not the classic that was the first one but as sequels go, it is a worthy addition to the collection.It is far better than the pathetic Exorcist 2.
The one thing I loved about Exorcist 3 was the fantastic screenplay and also the subtle horror.Where Exorcist 1 went for the jugular with its disturbing visual effects, Exorcist 3 is more of a psychological horror, more Hitchcock than Argento.
The cast are all excellent especially George C.Scott as Lieutenant Kindermann..It is a very similar character to the one he played in 'The Changeling' - another excellent horror film.
Brad Dourif plays the mental patient who claims to be the Gemini Killer.He is the right person for the role as he has a very weird and creepy way about him that is just right for the part.
When Scott interviews him in his dark cell, it really is a very creepy scene which is ably enhanced by the vibrant screenplay.
The film has a few shocking moments but they are infrequent enough.The climax of the film is very effective.Critics have said that it is a cop-out and too much like the original but it is a logical conclusion to the third film if taken out of context of the first one.
It is nice to sit back every once in a while and appreciate a film that is a horror but is not a slasher film or does not have much gore in it.This is such a film.
If you are comparing it to the original, you may be disappointed but as a work of art on its own merits it more than holds its own.
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Summary: Jason Miller returns for Exorcist III: Legion.
Review: Written for the screen and directed by William Peter Blatty. We are now in Georgetown in 1990. There is a dark evil force rolling down the street like a wind. George C. Scott plays "Lt. Kinderman" who is investigating a new Georgetown terrorist and he is still investigating the Gemini Killer who has been died for 15 years. Or is he? Ed Flanders plays "Father Dyer" who is a friend of Lt. Kinderman. Lt. Kinderman is so bothered by the increase of horrific crimes of late that Father Dyer comforts him by saying (paraphrasing) "It all works out right at the end of time. We will all be there. We will live forever. We are spirits." The killings continue. He visits an old lady in the hospital (Mary Jackson, "The Waltons") to help him with the case, but all she talks about is her radio. Then he visits a man that was picked up 15 years ago walking the street. They brought him to the hospital. he has been completely withdrawn. Six weeks ago he started to come out of it. He got worse and violent. They gave him shock therapy. Now he is an isolation. This man is Patient X and he says he is the Gemini Killer. It is his best friend he saw die, Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller, The Exorcist [1973]). Brad Dourif (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975]) also plays the evil isolated patient as the Gemini Killer. Nicol Williamson as "Father Morning". Fabio Lanzoni as a dream angel. Patrick Ewing as "Angel of death". Samuel L. Jackson as "Dream Blind Man". Larry King as himself. George Di Cenzo also in the cast. THIS FILM IS VERY INTENSE! NOT FOR CHILDREN. NOT FOR ADULTS WITH HEART PROBLEMS! Also keep your dogs and cats out of the room. Sound effects could cause heart stoppage . A fourth Exorcist film, EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING, a prequel, will be released September 2004.
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Summary: Even worse than Exorcist II
Review: Although this third sequel had a few return characters, unlike the second sequel, it was as confusing as number 2.
Even George C. Scott couldn't save this film.
There was no ending, no closure.
I wouldn't buy it or even accept it as a gift.
Stick with The Exorcist original and leave it at that.
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Summary: Simply Excellent
Review: Exorcist III is an excellent film. It features solid acting, good character development, and builds the suspense quite nicely. First of all, this film could easily be PG. Despite one very quick scene of violence and some grizzly descriptions, there is very little objectionable content. The movie is a true sequel to the first film and you don't have to have seen the first one to enjoy this. Why George C Scott was nominated for a "Razzie" for this film, I can't figure it out. He was terrific. The film features one of the most suspenseful "jump scenes" in movie history: THE HALLWAY SCENE. There are a few flaws with the film. The woman playing Scott's wife seemed to have her voice dubbed over and her reactions in a scary moment are terrible. But, it won't distract you from enjoying the movie. This movie came out a few years before X-Files, but it plays like an episode from that series. I give this film an A-.
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Summary: Blood Curdling Horror Not to be Missed or Underestimated
Review: As someone who reviewed the dvd for this film said, this is probably the best horror film of the 90's. Gothic, startling, and genuinly creepy with one of the all time greatest movie scares. Besides many of the same actors this movie bears many resemblences to another Blatty movie TWINKLE TWINKLE KILLER KANE (also known as The 9th Configuration). The tone of both movies is similar but I digress. It's a tour de force for all the actors involved. George C Scott gives a fantasticly human performance as Kinderman, taking over for the late Lee J. Cobb. Of particular note is the sequence when Kinderman has lost someone very close to him. His breakdown during the investigation is one of the best pieces of work in his career. This film also has an amazing dream sequence featuring George Scott walking through the way station to heaven. Another favorite goose bump inducing sequence is the confession by the old woman in a church confession booth. Most people I talk to about this movie about laugh when I tell them how great it is. The answer when I ask if they've ever seen it is always "no". One of my favorite pastimes has become converting people to appreciate this picture...it works every time :) It's a shame that it didn't get the following it deserved when it was released but I'll bet 20 bucks right now that in another 10 or 15 years this movie will be looked back on quite favorably. It's only drawback is it's ending which is why I give the movie 4 stars and not 5. In fact it's so out of tone with the rest of the movie i have to assume that Blatty had nothing to do with it. Of other particular note is a monologue Scott has regarding a fish in his bathtub. Classic Blatty. The movie deals with questions of faith and god in ways that are human and true. Exorcist 3 is NOT like the first movie, in tone, gore, or scares. This movie, while taking place in the Exorcist universe, creates it's own reality and vision. Watch it with an open mind and the lights off. What I would really like to see is a full blown DVD treatment with a Director's cut, Blatty's commentary, a behind the scenes and any thing else they can put in. I'm holding out for that version...hopefully my patience will pay off. I've seen the movie many times. If you havent seen it yet I highly recommend purchasing the video or dvd.
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Summary: The TRUE sequel to the orginal Exorcist!
Review: From the eerie opening dream sequence, I was drawn into this film by William Peter Blatty's great screenplay (based on his book, Legion) and confident directing. He deftly blends elements of mystery and horror together to create an atmosphere of evil that is both subtle at times and shocking at others. And just as William Friedkin did in the orginal Exorcist, the employment of auditory stimuli are used in a way that get under your skin and stay there. The plot revolves around Detective Bill Kinderman--played this time by the great George C. Scott--trying to solve a series of gruesome murders that seem to somehow be related to the exorcism of Regan MacNeil 17 years ago. The story is allowed to develop at a relaxed pace, and will keep you guessing as to what's happening and why. But as it continues to unfold, Kinderman's faith in God, which he admits that he doesn't have much of, and his own sanity are tested by an ungodly force that he can't begin to comprehend. Blatty takes all the things we believe in and comfort us--faith in God, religious symbols, and Good over Evil--and tries to eradicate them right in front of our eyes and make us question our own comfortable reality. Overall, there are many scenes that will bring you right out of your seat because they are so damn scary. The few parts with Kinderman interrogating the Gemini killer (Brad Dourif) are also very intense, and are a rare glimpse into the mind of a sick killer. One problem I had with the film is that the ending seemed a little too predictable and rushed, but in conclusion does not detract from the overall strength of the film that much. If you appreciate intelligent horror films (yes, there are some of them around), you should see this well-made film.
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Summary: A Underrated Film.
Review: 17 years later, There`s a Series of Brutal Deaths of a Copycat, who have been killing off Ordinary People, named the Gemini Killer. When a Tough Detective (Oscar-Winner:George C. Scott) invesgate the Series of Massacre Slaughting of Inncoents. When his best friend and also Priest (Ed O`Flanders) is murder, inside a Hospital. But in that Hospital is also a Mental Instutution, where a Mystery Man (Brad Dourif), who has been Possessed by the souls of the Gemini Killer and Father Kerris (Jason Miller) in the Same Body. While the Soul of the Gemini Killer is using the Body of any Human Being to Continue his Rampage but it`s the only Detective could Stop and Kill the Soul of the Gemini Killer. Directed by Oscar-Winner:William Peter Blatty (The Ninth Configuration) is a well made different Sequel, which he did written for the Screen, Based on his Novel-Legion. This film was a Box Office Hit, just not as Big as The Exorcist. This Sequel gained a Cult Following on Video. DVD has an fine anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) transfer and an strong Digitally Remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. This is a Scary, Offbeat Sequel, a underrated Supernatural Thriller. Grade:A-.
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Summary: The Exorcist III
Review: The Exorcist III is fantastic.I had heard so many good things about it and it was everything I expected.George C. Scott does an amazing and touching job as Lt. Kinderman.Jason Miller reprises his role as the priest from the original.The characters are great.The dialogue is reasonable.The plot is great.Even though it isn't better than the original it is an excellent sequel.The story really interested me.I'm glad they talked about the stairs from the original and included it in this one.(SPOILERS)The voice in the reconciliation scene was really creepy.The way they described one of the priests and black boys death was terrible but also interesting.Make sure to check this one out.A woman crawls by unnoticed - on the ceiling like a fly.A long- dead killer claims victim after victim.Flames erupt, snakes slither, the ground opens and reveals a writhing pit of the damned.The evil is back.(8/10) "Amazing! A sequel that stands on its own and still creeps me out at times." -- Robin Clifford, REELING REVIEWS
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Summary: Jason Miller returns for Exorcist III: Legion.
Review: Written for the screen and directed by William Peter Blatty. We are now in Georgetown in 1990. There is a dark evil force rolling down the street like a wind. George C. Scott plays "Lt. Kinderman" who is investigating a new Georgetown terrorist and he is still investigating the Gemini Killer who has been died for 15 years. Or is he? Ed Flanders plays "Father Dyer" who is a friend of Lt. Kinderman. Lt. Kinderman is so bothered by the increase of horrific crimes of late that Father Dyer comforts him by saying (paraphrasing) "It all works out right at the end of time. We will all be there. We will live forever. We are spirits." The killings continue. He visits an old lady in the hospital (Mary Jackson, "The Waltons") to help him with the case, but all she talks about is her radio. Then he visits a man that was picked up 15 years ago walking the street. They brought him to the hospital. he has been completely withdrawn. Six weeks ago he started to come out of it. He got worse and violent. They gave him shock therapy. Now he is an isolation. This man is Patient X and he says he is the Gemini Killer. It is his best friend he saw die, Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller, The Exorcist [1973]). Brad Dourif (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975]) also plays the evil isolated patient as the Gemini Killer. Nicol Williamson as "Father Morning". Fabio Lanzoni as a dream angel. Patrick Ewing as "Angel of death". Samuel L. Jackson as "Dream Blind Man". Larry King as himself. George Di Cenzo also in the cast. THIS FILM IS VERY INTENSE! NOT FOR CHILDREN. NOT FOR ADULTS WITH HEART PROBLEMS! Also keep your dogs and cats out of the room. Sound effects could cause heart stoppage . A fourth Exorcist film, EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING, a prequel, will be released September 2004.
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