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
The Possessed (1977 film) was or where he went. Lane is able to return to school for the graduation ceremony, led by a healthy Ms. Gelson. "The Possessed" was first broadcast on NBC on May 1, 1977. Steve Barton of Dread Central rated it 3.5/5 stars and called it a "token TV movie "Exorcist" knock-off" that is "actually ridiculously entertaining." Paul Mavis of DVD Talk rated it 4/5 stars and called it an "extremely effective made-for-TV supernatural horror film." The Possessed (1977 film) The Possessed is a 1977 American television horror film directed by Jerry Thorpe, written by John Sacret Young, and starring James