{"product_id":"the-exorcist-paperback","title":"The Exorcist - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Kermode\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by an alleged real case of demonic possession in 1949, The Exorcist became an international phenomenon on its release in 1973. A blockbusting adaptation of a best-selling novel, it was praised as 'deeply spiritual' by some sections of the Catholic Church while being picketed by the Festival of Light and branded 'Satanic' by the evangelist Billy Graham. Banned on video in the UK for nearly fifteen years, the film still retains an extraordinary power to shock and startle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMark Kermode's compelling study of this horror classic was originally published in 1997, and then extensively updated and expanded in 2003 to incorporate the discovery of new material. This revised edition documents the deletion and reinstatement of key scenes that have now been integrated into the film to create The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen. Candid interviews with director William Friedkin and writer\/producer William Peter Blatty reveal the behind the-scenes battles which took place during the production. In addition, exclusive stills reveal the truth about the legendary 'subliminal images' allegedly lurking within the celluloid.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Kermode \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer and broadcaster. He is chief film critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-presenter of\u003ci\u003e Kermode and Mayo's Film Review\u003c\/i\u003e on BBC Radio 5 and \u003ci\u003eThe Film Review\u003c\/i\u003e on the BBC News channel. He is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eHow Does it Feel?, Hatchet Job, It's Only \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ea Movie, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Good, the Bad and the Multiplex, \u003c\/i\u003e and two other BFI Film Classics on\u003ci\u003e Silent Running\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shawshank Redem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eption\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.3 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768806080800,"sku":"9781839021718","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/06cb3e27302559dfd78b3c833e4b643d.webp?v=1780337729","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-exorcist-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}