The Exorcist III

Fifteen years after the events of The Exorcist, Lieutenant Kinderman investigates a series of gruesome murders that bear the hallmarks of the deceased Gemini Killer. His investigation leads him to a psychiatric hospital where he encounters a patient who claims to be the Gemini Killer, but who also appears to be possessed by the spirit of Father Damien Karras, the priest who performed the exorcism on Regan MacNeil.

The Exorcist III received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmosphere, psychological horror, and George C. Scott's performance. However, some critics found it less terrifying than its predecessor and noted inconsistencies with the original film. Audience reception was generally favorable, though it did not reach the iconic status of the first movie.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling psychological horror.

• George C. Scott's compelling performance as the troubled detective is a standout.

• Considered a more cerebral and less overtly terrifying sequel compared to the original.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's creepy atmosphere and effective scares, particularly appreciating the detective storyline and the performances. Some viewers felt it didn't quite live up to the legacy of the original Exorcist but still found it to be a solid horror film.

Nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.

Director William Peter Blatty initially intended the film to be a standalone story called 'Legion' before it was retooled to become The Exorcist III, with studio-mandated reshoots to add more explicit exorcism scenes and tie it more closely to the original film.