FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL: William Peter Blatty

In this interview from 1980, host Mick Garris talks with author William Peter Blatty about his novel THE EXORCIST and its film adaptation, and THE NINTH CONFIGURATION (1980), which he wrote and directed.

[@gabix7488]

I've read , i think 100 or more horror novels.
Nothing beats The Exorcist. Ever.

[@thomaswalker4806]

The Ninth Configuration is much more than a dark comedy. The overall idea and theme of this amazing movie is the question of divine intervention.

[@BrettOwen71]

Wonderful interview with one of the most intriguing and creative people. If anyone hasn’t listened to WPB reading the full uncut audiobook of The Exorcist, do yourself a favor and do so. It is one of the greatest audiobook performances I’ve ever listened to. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

[@edr5364]

I've just listened to it and it really is phenomenal!

[@ladymsthing6056]

Nothing is like The Exorcist, one of the best films I’ve ever seen.

[@negativecreep9596]

one of the most talented people on the planet

[@plasticweapon]

nah.

[@larsliljeblad800]

The great William Peter Blatty, wonderful writer!

[@ThomasLuca]

👍 (APPLAUSE) #MasterStoryteller and yes especially for thinking up and writing THE EXORCIST (1973).

[@williamwinn948]

the Exorcist audiobook read by him is also Aweosme

[@popcornenglishonline9548]

You guys must listen to the audiobook with his voice

[@rosedrop4959]

Im going to get the book on audio yeh

[@Chrille5782]

*RIP*

[@MickGarrisInterviews]

Sad, but a very full and productive life to be celebrated!

[@Graceology101]

S.I.P

[@bobbiholmes2274]

Alway felt people couldn't see past the vulgar acts Reagan did in the Exorcist. Theres a truly sad and interesting story underneath it. In a way Reagan was not the reason they were there, of course she went through a lot but in all reality the Demon was out to settle a score. Merrin for exercising that little boy and Karass just had all kinds of shit going on, poor guy, and he was easy to get to because of the things wrong with him. At least thats what i took away from it i could be wrong

[@dzanier]

You’re not.

[@dzanier]

Karras was redeemed in death. He sacrificed his life to save the girl. He also had come to the realization of his greatest failure: losing his faith. He loses his life but saves his soul.

[@jimhardiman3836]

I want to see my proctologist. I know my rights!