Boorman and the Devil
Every artist has his demon.
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.
Directed by David Kittredge · Documentary · 112 min · 2026
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Director
David Kittredge
Writer
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Studio
Triple Fire Productions
Release
2026-08-28
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Documentary
Cast & Characters
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John Boorman
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Louise Fletcher
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Karyn Kusama
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Mike Flanagan
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Joe Dante
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Simon Abrams
Did You Know?
Boorman and the Devil
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Did You Know that Boorman and the Devil premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2025?
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Did You Know that Boorman and the Devil was released exclusively at the Quad Cinema in New York City on August 28, 2026?
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Critical Assessment
Boorman and the Devil holds 8.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 13, 2026
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Boorman and the Devil holds 8.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Boorman and the Devil has a runtime of 112 min.
Who directed Boorman and the Devil?+
Boorman and the Devil was directed by David Kittredge.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Boorman and the Devil received generally favorable reviews from critics, with praise for its lively and funny portrayal of John Boorman's infamous film project Exorcist II: The Heretic. Many reviewers found the documentary to be a fascinating and well-crafted exploration of the film's history, with standout performances from director David Kittredge. Overall, the critical consensus suggests that the film is a compelling and engaging reexamination of Hollywood's most notorious failure.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)The reaction to "Boorman and the Devil" is largely positive, with many expressing excitement for its release in art house theaters and anticipation of a Q&A session upon its NYC premiere. Reviewers praise the filmmaker's work, particularly his ability to balance spectacle with storytelling, and some even describe it as a guilty pleasure. The film has garnered enthusiastic support from fans who have been eagerly awaiting its release since 2003.
From the trailer's comments
The rooftop scene still scares the hell out of me. Some scenes looked spectacular!
@TheRubberStudiosASMR · 11 likesI've been anxiously awaiting this one since fist hearing about it two years ago. Just found out this week that It's coming soon to a nearby art house theater, and I cannot wait!
@Polymorphia1965 · 14 likesExorcist III with George C Scott is actually a good movie. More like a murder mystery than a horror
@IrishFrogSpawn · 62 likesCan’t wait to see this with a Q&A upon it’s NYC release
@showdonttellfilms · 8 likesWonderful filmmaker. This looks absolutely great. Can’t wait to see.
@FilmBuff54 · 9 likesFinally! I've been hoping to see this for quite some time now. I'm among the few who not only enjoyed it more than Exorcist III, but also consider it a guilty pleasure. If this documentary sheds some light on the troubled production behind the film, I couldn't be happier. Back wh…
@r3miPL · 4 likesI sat beside him on a plane one time but I was too shy to speak to him. He spent the flight quietly looking out of the window
@Czechbound · 6 likesWonderful! I can't wait to see it released on physical media or streaming to be able to finally watch it.
@jjphoenix4055 · 28 likes
