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After a five-decade hiatus, the “Exorcist” franchise has made a comeback with “The Exorcist: Believer,” and it brings with it some familiar faces.
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From the outset, it was known that Ellen Burstyn, famous for her role as Chris MacNeil in the original “Exorcist,” would reprise her character in “The Exorcist: Believer,” the first installment of an entirely new trilogy. All three films will be directed by David Gordon Green, who recently rejuvenated the “Halloween” franchise with his trilogy and welcomed back iconic horror figure Jamie Lee Curtis.
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It was almost expected that Green would reintroduce some of the franchise’s classic characters into his new “Exorcist” trilogy. Yet, there was one surprising cast member whose return was kept under wraps: Linda Blair, who portrayed the possessed preteen Regan MacNeil in the original “Exorcist.”
In “The Exorcist: Believer,” the story revolves around two young girls, Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia Marcum), who vanish for three days and return under the influence of demonic forces. Angela’s father, Victor (Leslie Odom Jr.), enlists the help of Chris, who has accumulated considerable experience in exorcism since the events of the original movie. However, Chris has lost contact with her daughter, Regan, and is uncertain of her whereabouts or even her survival.
Tragically, Chris falls victim to Katherine, who, under demonic possession, blinds her by stabbing her in the eyes with a cross. Consequently, Chris cannot participate in the double exorcism. The joint exorcism is only partially successful, as Angela survives, but Katherine meets her demise. Towards the end of the film, Chris sits alone in her room, hearing the door open. She expects it to be Victor but is taken aback when it turns out to be Regan, marking a long-awaited reunion between mother and daughter.
This scene signifies the first on-screen collaboration between Burstyn and Blair since the original “Exorcist,” and it marks Blair’s return as Regan since “The Exorcist II: The Heretic” in 1977.
With a sequel, “The Exorcist: Deceiver,” already slated for release on April 18, 2025, Blair’s cameo hints at her potentially playing a more substantial role in the upcoming film, and possibly even in the yet-to-be-titled third installment. In the world of horror, evil spirits seldom remain vanquished for long, and a twisted reunion between Regan and Pazuzu could be in the offing. Furthermore, after Katherine’s demise, the question arises: Could her spirit return to haunt Victor and Angela?
After receiving an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award for her role in “The Exorcist,” Blair’s career didn’t reach the same heights. Following “The Exorcist II,” she starred in a series of low-budget horror films that didn’t gain mainstream attention. Later, she made a cameo appearance in 1996’s “Scream.” While she had some minor television roles and appeared on reality shows like “Drag Race” and “The Masked Singer,” “The Exorcist: Believer” marks her most significant project in many years.
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