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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Not For Children Movie Release: 1977 DVD Release: 08/06/2002 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Japanese, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 57 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Total Copies: 4 Genres: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Psychological Thriller See Also: Exorcist II: The Heretic, Exorcist II: The Heretic

Four years after her bout of demonic possession, Regan MacNeil seems at peace as she enjoys a privileged but lonely adolescence. Her actress mother, absent on-location, leaves her in the care of her childhood nanny, Sharon, who feels inextricably bound to her young charge despite the terror she endured during the girl's possession. Regan attends frequent counseling sessions with Dr. Gene Tuskin, an unorthodox psychologist who believes Regan remembers more of her ordeal than she admits. Meanwhile, Father Lamont, a protégé of the priest who died exorcising Regan, is called to investigate the death of his mentor. The Church is divided over the teachings of Father Merrin and wants to gather documentation of his views about demonic existence. Father Lamont himself is conflicted -- haunted by images of a possessed woman he could not save. As he and Dr. Tuskin become convinced that the demon still exhibits a hold on Regan, the priest sojourns to Africa in search of Kokuma, who as a boy was possessed by the same demon and exorcised by Father Merrin. Learning the true name and ancient origins of his supernatural foe, Lamont returns to America to stage a climactic battle for Regan's soul. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

Linda Blair - Regan MacNeil
Richard Burton - Father Lamont
Louise Fletcher - Dr. Gene Tuskin
Max von Sydow - Father Merrin
Kitty Winn - Sharon

The struggle of good vs. evil continues in director John Boorman's sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, Warner's work on this transfer appears to be a very solid effort. Sporting some vivid colors and dark black levels, this is a very even print that features only the slightest amount of edge enhancement and color muting. Otherwise, fans of the film will be pleased as the Devil to find this transfer in such great shape. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono in English and French. To no one's surprise, this flat and very minimal soundtrack features no directional sounds or effects. However, what the mix lacks in fidelity and range it makes up for in its lack of distortion and hiss. Also included on this disc are English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Thai, Korean, Bahasa, Japanese, and Portuguese subtitles. The extra features for =Exorcist II: The Heretic include an alternate opening sequence for the movie (which is fun to have, but hardly better than the final cut) and a theatrical trailer for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide