Overview

Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.

Cast

John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante, Simon Abrams, Linda Blair, Garrett Brown

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What is "Boorman and the Devil" about?

Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.

When was "Boorman and the Devil" released?

Boorman and the Devil was released in 2025.

Who stars in "Boorman and the Devil"?

The cast includes John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan.