A 1977 sequel became a career flashpoint. Sixty years later John Boorman returns to that set through a documentary. The film Boorman and the Devil premieres on TCM Films on Film in October 2026 and reopens the long running dispute between an auteur and the studio system. The timing invites a fresh look at Exorcist II: The Heretic, at authorship under pressure, and at how a single commercial failure can define a reputation.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Boorman and the Devil about?
- A: The documentary follows John Boorman back to the set of Exorcist II: The Heretic and revisits his 60-year conflict with Hollywood over authorship and studio pressure.
- Q: When and where does Boorman and the Devil premiere?
- A: It premieres on TCM Films on Film in October 2026.
- Q: Why is Exorcist II: The Heretic a career flashpoint for John Boorman?
- A: The 1977 sequel was a commercial failure that became a defining reputation marker and symbolizes the tension between auteur vision and studio control.