its out in australia...does it have the Schrader version?

I hope so, cuz the Harlin version sucked.

I thought they were supposed to release the verison that wasn't in theathers on DVD, not that I really care either way since I didn't see it. Or maybe they were going to have both verisons on two discs, sold together, but it doesn't look like either is happening. The Harlin verison is supposed to come out next week here.

Shrader's version is going to get a theatrical release and then a DVD release..

it going to have its world premier in a few weeks at some film festival.

I hear there is an SS-officer in this movie. Is the role memorable? Is it still in the movie at all?

HamsterHuey said:

ss?

sosgemini said:

Am I mistaking movies? The Excosrist Prequel movie. It was supposed to go back in time, one part playing in the Second WW.

Wrong movie?

HamsterHuey said:

ohh..oh oh oh!! i know what your talking about....thats supposed to be the best part in this version...yes, its there.

sosgemini said:

You've seen it? How's the part of the SS-officer?
Blonde guy. Might be wearing a hat.

Searched for a pic, this is the only one; Antonie Kamerling plays Officer Kessler.


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HamsterHuey said:

no..i havent seen it but ive read a review of the original screenplay and it talked about the life/death scene that torches father kariss (or whatever his name is..)

Save your money, Excorcist:The Beginning was awful. The worst is that goofy scene at the end where she's running down that tunnel for what seems like forever.

Tom said:

no no..we are talking the the original version that was directed and completed by Paul Shrader..


the studio decided to go ahead and release it after the horrible reviews and theatrical run of Harlen's version...


silly studios!!

sosgemini said:

I don't even see it listed on the IMDB. How are they going to pull that off. Call it "The Exorcist: The Beginging Verison 2"? Stupid as hell!

VinnyM27 said:[quote]

sosgemini said:

Actually, it would be Version 1. Harlens craptastic was version 2.



http://www.aintitcool.com...i?id=19469

Schrader's EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING To Screen In Brussels!
Hey folks, Harry here with some hopeful news regarding Paul Schrader and his film, EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING. Now - the shitball film directed by Renny "TB-hack hack hack" Harlin was shoved down our throats domestically... despite the fact it had terrible character work, mediocre story technique... but a few moments of scares. Evidently Schrader's version was shelved due to it being a quality film without a ton of cheap jump scares. Cuz god forbid a director make a real movie. I mean, Billy Friedkin's original was such a scare-fest from beginning to end. [end sarcasm] That Schrader's film is being screened at Brussels Fantastic Film Festival means a couple of things. One: There's a film print that can be screened. This is extremely good news. Two: It can be seen. Originally we were told we'd be getting this film on DVD joined at the broken hip of Harlin's. Perhaps if word is solid on Schrader's version... we can do better than that!

how funny we talked about this yesterday and look what pops up today?

http://exmk.mkforces.net/...schraders/

pics and a trailer...but the trailer link isnt currently working...

The one released was awful. I had actually read that it was going to be made years and years ago. Finally it came out. AWFUL!!!!!
I'd like to see the first version.

sosgemini said:

They are obiviously following the Org GD form very closely...and who wouldn't!

Taken on it's own ...it's not as bad as everyone says.

any newws on the other being released ?