Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
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Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore 0
Slow Burn 50
Psychological 0
Supernatural 40
Creature 0
Disturbing 0
Fun Factor 33
Cerebral 28
Survival 0
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