She is the undisputed, reigning queen of horror, star of The Exorcist, Linda Blair!
Join us as we induct Linda into the International Horror and Sci-Fi Hall of Fame, screen The Exorcist, have an exclusive Q & A (conducted by IHSFFF’S own Brian Pulido) and be there for an exclusive signing event (Celebrities charge a fee for signatures).
Saturday, October 20th at 6:30pm
Harkins Centerpoint - Theatre #6
Also--For hardcore fans! “Dessert with The Damned” a private reception with Linda Blair (strictly limited to 40 fans).
Saturday, October 20 at 5:00pm (details to come!)
THE EXORCIST
The Exorcist (1973) is the sensational, shocking horror story about devil possession and the subsequent exorcism of the demonic spirits from a young, innocent girl (of a divorced family). The Exorcist was notable for being one of the biggest box-office successes (and one of the first 'blockbusters' in film history, predating Jaws (1975)), and surpassed The Godfather (1972) as the biggest money-maker of its time. And it remains one of the few horror films nominated for Best Picture. However, it was also one of the most opposed films for its controversial content. Roman Polanski's successful Rosemary's Baby (1968) played upon similar fears of devil possession.
The film's screenplay - a horror-tinged western (and tale of good vs. evil), was faithfully based upon author William Peter Blatty's 1971 best-selling theological-horror novel of the same name. Academy-Award winning director William Friedkin (previously known for The French Connection (1971)) created a frightening, horror film masterpiece, with sensational, nauseating, horrendous special effects (360 degree head-rotation, self-mutilation/masturbation with a crucifix, the projectile spewing of green puke, a mixture of split-pea soup and oatmeal, etc.). The film also featured the terrific acting debut of 12-year old actress Linda Blair, who played the helpless girl possessed by demons.
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