Exorcist II: The Heretic with the idea of directing a sequel, explaining that "every film has to struggle to find a connection with its audience. Here I saw the chance to make an extremely ambitious film without having to spend the time developing this connection. I could make assumptions and then take the audience on a very adventurous cinematic journey." Linda Blair agreed to reprise her role of Regan MacNeil for "Exorcist II", but refused to wear demon make-up (a double was used for the brief flashback scenes depicting a demonic Regan). Max von Sydow was persuaded by Boorman to reprise the role of
Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes, or Paranormal Entity 3: The Exorcist Tapes, is a 2011 American found footage horror film directed by Jude Gerard Prest. It is based on the real-life exorcism of Anneliese Michel, a young woman thought to have been possessed. The film was released direct-to-video on March 1, 2011. It is also a mockbuster of "Paranormal Activity 3" and one of several films based on the exorcism of Anneliese Michel, including "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" and "Requiem". The film premiered on DVD on March 1, 2011 in the United States, which includes the