There are so many major films that I remember seeing on TV when they were shown for the first time. These first screenings were such big news in the UK. Jaws, Superman and The Omen all spring to mind. It was high time that I reinvestigated The Omen. It tells the story of Robert Thorn …
There was a long standing tradition for Turkish remakes of huge Hollywood blockbusters. These remakes have miniscule budgets and are made quickly so that they can be released soon after the original. The Exorcist was remade in Turkey for a tiny proportion of the original’s budget. This means that we get hilarious special effects, truly …
Continue reading Day 31- 31 Days of Halloween- Seytan (aka Turkish Exorcist)- 1974
An American diplomat adopts an orphaned child whose mother died at birth unbeknownst to his wife, who has just given birth to their (supposedly) stillborn son. Their new child, however is the Antichrist. Hilarity ensues. Just kidding. This film is perfect in many ways. Direction, cast, cinematography, music, screenplay. If ever it feels like the …
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A mark that you've made a great movie is when your film spawns a number of imitators. One such movie is The Exorcist. One such imitator is Beyond The Door. But whilst some imitators are pale and shoddy rip offs, this film is amazing. Starring esteemed actress Juliet Mills this deals with her posession and …
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