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Twenty-five years ago, an extraordinary movie changed the face of modern cinema.

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist Cast

Name Character
Max von Sydow He was 68, 90 years old when he died as Himself - 'Fr. Merrin'
Ellen Burstyn She was 65, now 92 years old as Herself - 'Chris MacNeil'
William Friedkin He was 62, now 89 years old as Himself
Jason Miller He was 58, 62 years old when he died as Himself - 'Damien Karras'
Owen Roizman He was 61, now 88 years old as Himself
Linda Blair She was 38, now 65 years old as Herself - 'Regan MacNeil'
Dick Smith He was 75, 92 years old when he died as Himself
Mark Kermode He was 34, now 61 years old as Himself - Presenter
Robert Knudson He was 72, 80 years old when he died as Himself
William Peter Blatty He was 69, 89 years old when he died as Himself
Terence A. Donnelly as Himself
Joe Hyams He was 74, 85 years old when he died as Himself
Bud S. Smith He was 2, now 24 years old as Himself
Chris Newman He was 57, now 84 years old as Himself
Thomas Bermingham as Himself
William O'Malley He was 66, now 93 years old as Himself - 'Fr. Dyer'
Marcel Vercoutere He was 72, 87 years old when he died as Himself
Bill Malley He was 2, now 24 years old as Himself
Ron Nagle He was 58, now 85 years old as Himself

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist Crew

Name Department
William Peter Blatty as Thanks. He was 69 (89) years old when He died Crew
Mark Kermode as Director. He was 34 (now 61) years old Directing
Mark Kermode as Writer. He was 34 (now 61) years old Writing
Bob Cummings as Production Design. He was 20 (0) years old when He died Art
Nick Freand Jones as Director. Directing
Nick Freand Jones as Producer. Production
Jan Deas as Editor. Editing
Linda Gordon as Thanks. She was 58 (now 84) years old Crew
Nicki Martin as Thanks. Crew
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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (26 years)

Twenty-five years ago, an extraordinary movie changed the face of modern cinema.

  • Release day: Saturday, June 13, 1998
  • Runtime: 74 minutes