The new ‘The Exorcist’ movie is a sequel and not a reboot of the story

After Blumhouse revived the ‘Halloween’ franchise from the ashes, another of the horror classics is also preparing its return to the big screen. This is “The Exorcist”, the story of which was believed to be a reboot of all events so far, but which has been confirmed to be a direct sequel to the film starring Linda Blair.

Contrary to what was believed, the new movie by ‘The exorcist’ it will be a sequel to the story which we have already seen in 1973, with a completely new case, but which is directly related to what we saw in William Friedkin’s first film. Which is to say, it won’t happen like in the “Halloween” franchise, where everything has been told from the beginning.

It is expected that the new film of ‘The exorcist’ previews this 2023, as this year marks the 50th anniversary of the original film’s premiere. However, there is still no release date for the return of this horror film classic to the big screen, but a few plot details are known, which indicate where the saga will go in this new phase.

The story of ‘The exorcist’ a desperate father will follow for finding help for his daughter’s demonic possession. But in this case, the man who unites to help the father find his daughter must turn to a person who has already experienced this ordeal. This is Chris MacNeil, played by Ellen Burstyn, bringing Regan’s mother to life.

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‘The Exorcist’ 2023, the beginning of a new trilogy

Blumhouse, the house that produces horror hits such as “Black Phone” or the acclaimed “The Invisible Man”, will deal with the 2023 film “The Exorcist”, which will mark the beginning of a new trilogy. Because, for the uninitiated, in addition to William Friedkin’s original film, there were two other episodes that went unnoticed by the general public.

For now, the only confirmed members of the ‘Exorcist’ sequel are director David Gordon Green, who helmed the latest ‘Halloween’ trilogy. While those responsible for the script are Peter Sattler, Danny McBride and Scott Teems who also worked on that reboot.

While on the part of the cast, those confirmed are Leslie Odom Jr and Ludya Jewett, who give life to the father and possessed daughter. While Ellen Burstn also returns, 50 years after the original film. At the moment it is not known if Linda Blair will also return, but Ann Dowd, Olivia Marcum and Raphael Sbarge complete the cast.