The Exorcist III (1990) - Movie Review
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- The haunting continues with The Exorcist III. After the disastrous sequel to the original classic, has the franchise gotten back on track?
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The acting from both the George C Scott & Brad Dourif in this movie is so sooo good!
George C Scott's name was never mentioned. A great actor. WTF?
This is the real Exorcist 2 it was literally directed by the writer of the books and ignores the heretic. It's really awesome too.
Including his other film The Ninth Configuration, excellent stuff.
@@jwnj9716 I haven't seen that one I'll have to check it out.
The writer made this too novelistic...too much talking etc. Why didnt we get to see the kid kill or the confession booth kill?
@@scottv9667 I think those are much more powerful without us actually seeing them. I thought the dialogue was really good too so I have to disagree about the novelistic thing.
@@scottv9667 that's what's wrong with horror nowadays it wants to show everything and you lose something from it.
This movie is so underrated. A hidden gem.
Took the words out of my mouth :)
You could almost say it's a "gem-ini killer" haha
Hidden gems make life 420 percent better..! ☺️
Absolutely. Always glad to see it getting some attention/recognition.
It’s a real shame that it doesn’t get talked about much when compared to The Exorcist or even Exorcist II: The Heretic (I’m not saying it’s good, I’m just saying it just gets talked about more than Exorcist III)
This film is outstanding, Brad Dourif deserved an Oscar.
I agree!!! He is such an underrated actor
Agreed. That man stole the show.
He would of gotten an Oscar if they weren't controlled by a bunch of pussies.
Yeah, Dourif did Childs Play 3 AND Spontaneous Combustion that year too.
Dourif's performance in this movie is the most underrated and overlooked performance I've possibly ever seen in a film it was a tour de force and I don't think it's been matched in a horror movie since.
This movie has a Psycho 2 level of underratedness, only it followed such a monumental shit bomb that most won't give it a chance. Exorcist 3 is legitimately great.
@dizzlethagod. I think the reason why Exorcist 3 and Psycho 2 are so underrated, is because Exorcist 3 came out 17 years after the original, and Psycho 2 came out 23 years after the original. Also with Exorcist 3 as you said Exorcist 2 was such a bomb that no matter what, Exorcist 3 couldn’t get out of that shadow, I mean there are people that don’t even know there was an Exorcist 3, I didn’t until I watched it. And with Psycho 2, the original Psycho is so beloved that no matter what, Psycho 2 just wouldn’t get out of that shadow, and as well there are people that don’t even know there were sequels to Psycho, I didn’t until I watched them.
I love both of these two. Great comparison.
@@nu-metalfan2654 Psycho 3 is also a bit under appreciated.
@@HEYitzED hell there isn't really a bad Psycho movie outside of the remake
@@MCLogikILL Agreed. I enjoyed all four Anthony Perkins films.
Also, there is no Chucky style humor, Brad is pure evil. It gives you chills, no comedy in sight. He deserved some kind of award recognition
And Brad Dourif is such a fucking gem of an actor. I love him in just about everything I’ve seen him in. The one thing that makes me proud to be a fellow West Virginian lol
YES!!!!
The Exorcist III (1990) is one of the most underrated Horror Movies of All Time! A Perfect 10/10!
Brad Dourif is a national treasure...
Always loved this movie, especially the perfect pairing of George C Scott and Ed Flanders. They were perfect together. I could have just sat and listened to the two of them chit chat for 90 minutes and been just as happy.
I think it's an underrated classic, this & the original is actually sum of my favorite movies in general.
Underrated sequel, filled with weird moments like the Joker statue.
John Carpenter expressed interest in directing Exorcist III but he backed out when William Peter Blatty wanted to direct it himself
Morgan Creek and Carolco both wanted to make Exorcist III
I would have loved to have seen Carpenter’s version but I am happy with the final product
@@aydenvavra2153 Carpenter’s version would’ve been amazing
I love the dialog between the detective and the Father. I loved their relationship.
I love this film. Probably one of the greatest psychological thrillers of all time. The acting is top notch, especially Brad Doriff. Another great review from you Cody. ✌ And yes I would recommend the Directors cut.
What's really so eerie about the jump scare is how quickly the door immediately opens after the nurse locks it. If you're watching closely, you can see the door open (well,the light created by the door opening) just a split second before the guy comes out to get her.
I always consider this film the 'true' sequel to The Exorcist. You have that great performance by Brad Dourif, an excellent mystery thriller, and, of course, one of the best jump scares in horror.
So what is it then? A mystery, a thriller, or a horror movie? Lol
@@cooldolphiinYes
I only hear about Exorcist 3 for having one of the greatest jumpscares in cinematic history.
yup that's how I learned there were two more movies after the first one lol. The entire setup to that jump scare is perfection
This is definitely a big step up from The Heretic
True... but The Heretic is a guilty pleasure of mine :)
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George c Scott performance was great.
Great review and def a hidden gem. I vibed with the "slow" start because it evoked a 70's tone and aesthetic that's difficult and rare for a film from the '90s. The banter between the two leads is so intentional by the writer, director, and actors and I love it.
"A few boos from the balcony, I see."
Great review for a great movie, one of the best horror sequels. I do love the exorcism scene at the end but your suspicions are correct, Blatty originally didn't really want an exorcism finally but the studio wanted one. I'd recommend you check out the director's cut if only for the 3rd act which is different, though I still prefer the theatrical release.
Actually, "The Exorcist" title was added just to make a familiar connection with the first one, for the audience. It was supposed to be simply named Legion, after Blatty's novel. And, yes, the exorcism scene in the end wasn't supposed to be in the movie, it was requested by the studio, as Blatty had no intention to add such a scene.
Brad Dourif should have gotten an Oscar for his performance in this film
Lest we forget the absolutely amazing performance of George C. Scott...man, some of his emotional moments are incredibly moving.
One of the most underrated sequels of all time. While I can't say that it's better than the original, it's definitely on par. Brad Dourif's performance alone makes this a must-watch.
No wonder you seemed pissed in your previous vids. That damed job was the culprit. Glad to see you more chill now.
In some of the film's trailers, the full title is Exorcist 3: Legion. I actually enjoyed this installment mainly for it's procedural aspects. Brad Dourif is great in the film. George C Scott is decent as the detective investigating the murders. In my humble opinion, an underrated sequel. Gold standard certification rating.
The Exorcist 3 has always been my favorite of the franchise. My brother and I sometimes quote dialogue from the movie when we're joking around with each other. Whenever people have said to me that The Exorcist is their favorite movie or the creepiest movie of all time, I tell them "yeah, but have you seen The Exorcist 3. It's way better than the first movie"
This film *arguably* has the greatest jump scare of all time not to mention brad dourifs GOAT like performance
The writer of both novels, William Peter Blatty, (The Exorcist and Legion) and the director of this film didn't want the exorcism ending. The studio forced it on him because it was an Exorcist film, and they thought the audience would expect it. So, you are correct in your assessment. All in all, it's one of my favorite horror films. Great stuff.
This movie is based on a book by the director named Legion - it was meant to be a stand alone story which was simply CONNECTED to the Exorcist. The book is AWESOME. Blatty is an absolute master and is at the top of his game here. and the fact that he directed the movie and did just as good a job as Friedkin did on the original is INCREDIBLE to me. You never see authors direct their own work (and absolutely nail it) - but it worked so well for this movie because Blatty KNOWS how to scare people - and he's also a master of dialogue. George C. Scott and Brad Dourif BOTH deserved Oscar considerations for this move. ESPECIALLY Dourif, he's incredible. In my humble opinion THIS movie is the greatest horror sequel of all time and it literally gave BIRTH to Seven (which in my opinion is not as good as this movie). EDIT - I forgot to mention that the main reason that the kills work, where you hardly see anything and it's even creepier because of it - that works mainly because of George C.Scott's totally underrated performance as Kinderman and Blatty's directing of course. Edit: you should check out this very in depth review of this movie that makes the case that this is the greatest psychological thriller of all time and highlights all the little details that the guy doing the review believes makes it the greatest. th-cam.com/video/uyg8UxnRyQQ/w-d-xo.html
I'm with you, Cody. As excellent part 1 is, The Exorcist III is the best, and the scariest! Not a huge fan of the last 10 minutes either, but this is one that still creeps me out every time I see it. I think I was around 10ish when I first saw it, and that jump scare in the hallway just about did me in... PS -- Glad to see you're doing TH-cam fulltime. Like you, Covids also taught me the importance of that family time. Looking forward to October. God bless you brother.
The Beginning Of An Era.. GOOD LUCK CODY! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! Your announcement video inspired me in unexplainable ways! Good luck in your new work endeavor brother I am glad to be a cohort! :)
Hi, Cody. Congrats on your channels growth, man. I'm glad to see that you're doing well. Thank you for uploading as often as you do.
Take care, man!
Excellent review buddy. Saw this in the theater and the experience was excellent. The music and sound design give this movie an amazing atmosphere. From the performances to the hospital jump scare, this movie has been underrated for way to long. Just got the blue ray with the directors cut and was so moved I shed a single Brad Dourif tear.
The dream sequence was pretty cool, actually. The kid he was talking to is one of the victims of the Gemini Killer, so that makes it a relevant scene, by itself. But GCS is dreaming that he's in a Limbo place, between Heaven and Hell, with Angels and deceased humans waiting and walking around, prior to their eternal destination, if you will. So, the scene, while admittedly surrealistic, was a viable part of the plot. Also, it was cool because Georgetown University Basketball legend Patrick Ewing has a cameo in it! (I grew up in the Maryland/D.C. area and my father worked at Georgetown University, so we were psyched to see Patrick in that film)
Yesss that’s more like it. Been waiting for the review. Was so worth it!!! This is one of my favorite horror sequels no one talks about. The fish scene alone is good. But it’s all about the jump scare.
The jumpscare in this movie is easily the best of all time for me. Even when I know it’s coming, it still gets me. I think it’s the editing and sound design, they just make it creepy as shit. And Brad Dourif is the most underrated actor as far as I’m concerned, just like this movie in an underrated gem.
I love how your full time now, I’ve been watching you for years and I’ll continue to support you!
And yeah, Patrick Ewing was in that dream sequence.
And Fabio 🤣🤣
The scenes where Brad Dourif (demonic spirits) is talking about "needing a body" was very Charles Lee Ray and weird.
This is your time to shine, Chris stuckman isn’t stealing all the movie reviews anymore
Great review, Cody! I was lucky enough to see this in the theater, and it really creeped me out back then. The original is still my favorite, but I can see how you rank this one above it. Great flick that I try to watch every October. Thanks for the review, man.
Just finished this film and had to find your review seriously can’t believe I never saw this before Brad Dourif is beyond epic and the whole film feels much more like a sequel to the first one but for me the first creeped me out more that staircase scene still gives me chills!
The director's cut is available, as a work print, on blu ray from Shout Factory. It's a VERY different movie. All of scenes between Brad Dourif and George C. Scott were reshot in a much different setting. There is no exorcism at the end, no Father Morning, and no Jason Miller as Patient X/Father Karras.
Brad Dourif was cast as Father Karras and at the beginning you see them performing an autopsy. So in the director's cut we never see the face of the Gemini, because Brad Dourif is supposed to be the possessed Father Karras. In fact, the movie wasn't originally called Exorcist 3, it was called Legion.
It's a much more grim movie, with an ending that's abrupt and pretty unsatisfying. The studio hated it, and had William Peter Blatty reshoot a lot and create an exorcism so it could be marketed as Exorcist 3. And this is over of the VERY FEW cases in which I think the studio was right. It made for a much better movie
The director's cut is available on Arrow Video here in the UK, I think it's titled "Legion" as that is what William Peter Blatty wanted to call the film, but obviously the producers got the upper hand. The scenes that have been added in are in bad quality unfortunately - would be nice if they remastered them.
Awesome review!!
Glad that you watched the theatrical cut first. Exorcist III is one of my all time faves.
this movie turned me onto Brad Dourif then I found out why I enjoyed him he was the Voice of Chucky, that blew my mind
Exorcist 3 and Psycho 2 are not only the greatest sequels in horror history but the most underrated. Coincidentally, the writer of Psycho 2, Tom Holland (not Peter Parker/Spiderman) is the director of Child's Play, so there's your Brad Dourif connection, lol.
The reason why the exorcism ending feels a bit tacked on and studio mandated is because it was. The studio felt that an Exorcist movie needed an exorcism in it, so the director (who is the author of the original Exorcist) obliged since he didn't want anyone else to reshoot the scene. So they invented the new priest character and hired Nicol Williamson to play him and inserted his scenes in the movie (notice how he never interacts with any other character besides the demon and only referenced once by another character to George C. Scott).
In the original cut of the film there's no exorcism and Brad Dourif plays the possessed inmate throughout the whole movie and the detective simply shoots him in the end. I also think the inmate is only possessed by the Gemini and the demon itself is not present in the body. When Blatty had to reshoot the ending, they were able to cast Jason Miller to play Father Karras again for the demon possession scenes. So the trade off with the Director Cut vs Theatrical is more Brad Dourif and a more subtle (but ultimately the same) ending, but then you miss Jason Miller's performance as the Karras and the demon. I feel the theatrical version is the superior of the two for that fact alone since it actually feels connected to the first movie with at least one returning actor. George C. Scott and Ed Flanders in the movie are returning supporting characters, Lt. Kinderman and Father Dyer, from the first movie but a lot of first time viewers don't realize it since they are totally recast and without Jason Miller there a lot of first time viewers would be confused on why Brad Dourif has anything to do with Exorcist 1.
As for the wacked out dream sequence, its very William Peter Blatty. He's got a quirky sense of humor steeped in catholic symbolism and this scene reeks of his other directorial effort "The Ninth Configuration." The book that its based on is also an Exorcist spinoff featuring very minor character that is an astronaut (the guy Regan said "You're gonna to die up there" before pissing on the floor). "The Ninth Configuration" features a lot of surreal but satiric scenes (like Jesus crucified on the moon for instance).
The studio forced that ending. The real movie actually ended after he gets back to his house and the nurse is there.
And then what happens after he gets back to his house and he finds the nurse there???
I agree. Brad Dourif was absolutely lights out in this movie. Great creepy performance.
Excellent review Cody, so glad you're full time now!!!
Great review Cody. I love this movie just as much as part 1. And I love the way they tied the 2 movies together.
The dream sequence in the movie was used to reveal to the Lieutenant that his priest friend had been murdered by the Gemini. It was a fever dream of a sequence, but I like how it ties into what’s coming later in the movie.
Rewatched during pandemic. Great horror film. So well written and acted. True sequel to the original.
Exorcist III is alright. If not for Brad Dourif and random cameos by Fabio and Patrick Ewing, it would have been a chore to get through.
The creepiest part of this movie for me is when George C Scott's friend is murdered. The covered body, the little cups, and the review of what's inside the cups just sends a chill down my spine
Wicked review. The Exorcist III is truly a great film. Criminally underrated.
Great review man! A truly great sequel that doesn’t get the credit it truly deserves. Thanks for shining some light on The Exorcist 3.
Tell us more of the slow peeling of the onion! Lol. I like that line. Keep up the good work dude! And good luck with your new direction.
On a side note, a cool game for you to play/review on your channel if you haven't is the "Evil Within" series. A great combination of both of your audiences common likes!
I 2nd this, The Evil Within is another Shinji masterpiece, full of Resident Evil references too, Great atmosphere and quite difficult it's a nice challenge, Akumu difficulty all the way.
Also love the finale with the priest getting flung to the ceiling and ripped apart that was crazy.
Also the detective basically surrendering to the demon(s). That´s why I find that it works.
great review, as much as i love Friedkin, i much prefer this to his original, totally off the walls
I just finally watched this movie and I must say I have a whole new level of respect for Brad Dourif’s acting chops. Thanks for the review!
Awesome review! Really enjoyed the film as a David Fincher type thriller, but it could never replace the pure horror of the first for me.
Enjoying the videos dawgy thanks for the good content and congrats on the full time TH-cam glad we're gonna start having more videos
I honestly saw the Exorcist III on TV and I'm gonna have to rewatch it again because I don't remember it.
I do remember everyone talking about the scene with the nurse. Unfortunately, like you, I saw the Exorcist III when I was a kid on TV. It's funny the stuff you can appreciate when you're older so if I can find a copy of it, I'll watch it again.
Great review, Cody! Saw this for the first time last year (I'm 43, saw first Exorcist when I was 13). And I feel the same way about this film!
My favorite one . Part 3 so underrated
The first one will always be my favorite, but this one is a very close second. It is just as scary as the original.
Yeah Brad Dourif was amazing in this. But I thought George C. Scott was as well. Just brilliantly acted all around.
You're actually spot on when it comes to the ending. Originally, the climax was when Kinderman races home to save his family. That all plays out, but then he just goes to Father Karras, shoots him in his cell, aaand it ends.
The exorcism was added because they felt they needed one in a movie titled "Exorcist 3".
While the first is still my favorite of the series, this is a fantastic and proper sequel. Brad Dourif is chilling in every scene he is in, there are a lot of disturbing moments that leave the horror up to your imgaination (It's a Wonderful Life 😬), one of the best jump scares, and George C. Scott gives a good, little over the top performance. Good review, Cody 👍
Just watched it a couple of minutes ago and I really liked it. Brad Dourif was perfect and he was just in a cell, such a great performance. The way the grandma saved Julie, detective's daughter, it was a tense scene.
Samuel jackson and Fabio are in the dream sequence.
I waited so long for this review because I knew you'd love it. Great movie and I look forward to seeing where you rank it in 31 for 31
this movie is the best psychological thriller of the last 30+ years and it only gets better with age
Apparently dahmer was really obsessed with this movie
I remember my dad taking me to see this in the theater when I was a kid and we were both incredibly creeped out by it.
One jump scare that is more subtle but nevertheless very well done is when Det. Kinderman is in the confession booth after the priest is found dead and he's sliding the inside panel back and forth trying to figure out how the killer carried out the murder. There's already a sense of unease, given what we know just happened there, and we're led to believe Kinderman is alone. Then suddenly the panel slides back open seemingly on its own. Great subtle direction without the use of dramatic sound effects to enhance the scare.
Also, instead of showing the murders of the priest and Father Dyer, we're given verbal descriptions which leave a lot more to the imagination. Also a great choice of direction as it adds to the general sense of dread and unease.
Ironically enough, I think the exorcism scene is the weakest point of the movie. I don't hate it, but I think it pales in comparison to the mystery and intrigue that precede it.
The first half is the best part to me. The friendship between the cop and the priest is endearing. When he is killed, it is genuinely sad. Douriff is good but a little over the top imo. The atmosphere is what spooks me the most.
I'm a massive fan of the actor Brad Dourif who appears in this and as a matter of fact on your recommendation I went out and got the box set of Chucky films and I love him even more now
I grew up watching a lot of Sci Fi and Brad Dourif has excellent roles in several shows
He brings his A Game in Star Trek Voyager in the episodes "Meld" and "Basics, Parts 1 and 2"
YOU'VE GOT to see a Babylon 5 episode called "Passing Through Gethsemane".
He's also in an episode of the X Files called "Beyond the Sea"
I won't spoil the roles he plays but if you want to be completely creeped out while also watch your heart just break for the characters he plays
Those are all excellent roles
My favorite 90s horror
So Criminally underrated
First time I saw this film & when that Mount Everest of all Jump Scares came I nearly jumped out of my skin & my blood ran cold.
This film is absolutely terrifying!
Awesome review Cody!
The fact that Samuel L Jackson had a cameo in this film is so cool. Definitely my favorite from the franchise
So, I am a horror fanatic. I've seen it all, and on top of that, I live in Central Pa. During Halloween, we have Field of Screams, the Eastern State Pen, the Jean Bornet Tavern, the U.S. Hotel, the Knickerbaucker Tavern (both of which I frequent because I love less then 5 miles from either) and Penhurst Asylum. All of which I have been too.
There are three stories that creep me out. The short story by King, 1408 (not the movie), The Exercise 3, and the Poe poem Alone.
Very Underrated Sequel. Great film!! Next to Chucky this is my 2nd favorite Brad Dourif performance ever!
This movie is like Dream Warriors in a way. Part 2 wasn't that great but it redeemed itself with the the 3rd movie. I also liked part 3 better. As good as 1 was. It dragged to get to get to the good part.
That said, I would much rather rewatch Nightmare on Elm Street 2 over working up the nerve to try and even seek out Exorcist 2.
@@foreignroninl1555 true Exorcist 2 doesn't have a great dance scene like Freddy's Revenge did.
@@kevinriley6320 Nor a memorable scream king like Mark Patton as Jesse.
Every detailed opinion, you've expressed here - actually wants to make me watch it too! Honestly, can't appreciate bloody gore/slash movies, *but* have seen The Thing movie! No 'apologies' from 'liking' what you liked in this genre - respect the honesty! LOL! The most concise review. Enjoyed it!
I didn’t appreciate this film until I learned about filmmaking. Now, I watch it twice per month & learn something new each time . The screenplay, cinematography and creep factor makes it a top psychological thriller . There is a BTS on TH-cam that goes in depth & a nice portion is with Brad Douriff . At age 40, I put this in my top five horror movies . A gem
The dream sequence is heaven . George C Scott walks through In his dreams and spots the murdered kid from the beginning & talks with him . Then he spots his priest friend thinking they are having the same dream but is soon reminded that his friend is dead. That’s when it cuts to the next morning and he gets the call
Also love that the novelist of the original The Exorcist came back to write and direct this one based on his novel "Legion".
This is probably up there among the most underrated movies there is. Absolute masterpiece. Easily in my top 50 movies.
While I prefer The original Exorcist to this movie I still love this movie. Both The Exorcist and The Exorcist 3 are in my top 10 favorite horror movies of all time
Welcome back! You had me at brad dorph. I loved him since under the cuckoos nest.
I saw it in the theater when it came out. For how many times I've seen the hallway scene, I still Jump! The music is a big impact as the camera zooms in.
The dream sequence is the murdered victims in heaven, thus they have their wings. The young black kid has the huge scar, due to him being decapitated. A definite hidden gem, Brad Dourif should have received an Oscar, I mostly watch it just for his scenes. Great review Cody👍👍!
Watched this with my old man a good few times as a kid. The first one I saw and still my favorite. Was lucky enough to do a feature for the UK blu ray arrow release with one of the FX co-ordinators and even met Brad in Germany who was somewhat bewildered when I told him how I'd loved this film since I was 8 😂 100% agree with you on this being the best entry though
George C. Scott give out an fantastic performance as Kinderman. 😀👍
I thought of it as an x-files that could have been. Great movie.
Cody, your hair looks great.
Oh, and awesome review!
I have to agree with you on this.
I watched this (for the first time) after part 2 and it actually SCARED me shitless. That creepy hallway scene, all the still shots, the music and Brad fucking Dourif. It gets better everytime I watch it and it's gotten to the point I actually think it's better than the original.
If not better, than scarier.
Not too many horror films scare me senseless these days, but this one still gives me chills. Another one, to an extent, is probably Hellraiser, namely the resurrection scene.
Just these creepy, gothic and atmospheric type movies get me on edge.
Been looking forward to your review of this! I love the first one but totes agree with everything you say about part 3. Total awesome movie! Great review brother
I believe you liking this one better than the original in ways is completely valid. Quite a few people really dig this one a lot. Hell I could be wrong but I think this is the only one with a Scream Factory release.