The Exorcist: The Believer is now opening on October 6 instead of October 13.
The news comes as AMC has plopped the concert film Taylor Swift: Eras Tour on the mid-October schedule. Deadline hears that within hours of the pic going on sale, it’s made $10M+ in presales and counting.
Original article below:
Fifty years after William Friedkin’s groundbreaking horror film “The Exorcist” sent chills down spines, a new chapter is unfolding in the iconic franchise. Brace yourselves for “The Exorcist: Believer,” a spine-tingling sequel that will hit theaters on October 13.
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In a terrifying trailer released by Universal Pictures, audiences get a glimpse of the sinister horrors that await. The chilling tale revolves around two young girls, Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia Marcum), who fall prey to demonic possession following a mysterious kidnapping. Ellen Burstyn reprises her unforgettable role as Chris MacNeil, the woman who once battled her own daughter’s demonic affliction. Burstyn’s return adds an air of excitement to the film, leaving fans eager to witness her gripping performance once again.
The story follows Leslie Odom, Jr. as Victor Fielding, a widower who has been raising his daughter, Angela, alone since the tragic death of his pregnant wife. When Angela and her friend Katherine vanish in the woods, only to return with no memory of their disappearance, Victor is driven to seek help from the only person with experience in confronting such malevolent forces—Chris MacNeil.
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The trailer tantalizingly teases the girls’ disturbing transformation as they become covered in ghastly Satanic markings and exhibit otherworldly behavior. As their possessions intensify, the fear and desperation escalate, setting the stage for an electrifying battle between good and evil.
“The Exorcist: Believer” is part of a planned trilogy, following the success of Green’s rebooted “Halloween” trilogy. Unlike previous sequels, this new installment disregards established chronology, breathing fresh life into the beloved horror franchise.
Behind the scenes, the movie is helmed by director David Gordon Green, renowned for his masterful horror storytelling. Executive producers Danny McBride, Stephanie Allain, Ryan Turek, Atilla Yücer, and David Gordon Green ensure a spine-chilling cinematic experience.
Prepare yourself for a heart-pounding experience when “The Exorcist: Believer” arrives in theaters on October 13. Watch the trailer below and let us know if this tripped you out as much it did us.
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