Get ready for a chilling cinematic experience as we delve into the world of horror! The highly anticipated Exorcist movie, directed by Mike Flanagan, has finally set a release date after a series of delays.
Originally scheduled for March, the seventh installment of this iconic franchise took a backseat as Flanagan focused on his Carrie TV series. But fear not, horror enthusiasts! The wait is almost over, as Universal has announced a new release date of March 12, 2027, for this highly anticipated film.
But here's where it gets controversial... Flanagan's Exorcist is described as a "radical new take" on the original 1973 horror masterpiece. With a global gross of $441 million, the original film spawned four more sequels between 1977 and 2005. In 2021, Universal acquired the rights for a new trilogy, but that project was shelved when director David Gordon Green exited the sequel.
Flanagan's project, however, will not be a continuation of Green's trilogy. Instead, it promises to bring a "fresh" and "bold" new story to life, set within the same universe as the iconic 1973 film.
In his own words, Flanagan said, "The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something terrifying within its universe."
The movie will star Scarlett Johansson and Jacobi Jupe, with Flanagan wearing multiple hats as writer, director, and producer. David Robinson and Jason Blum will also produce, alongside executive producers Alexandra Magistro and Ryan Turek.
And this is the part most people miss... Johansson, who will be a key part of this horror universe, recently made her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great, a heartwarming story about an unlikely bond between a nonagenarian and a 19-year-old.
So, mark your calendars for March 12, 2027, as The Exorcist returns to haunt us once again!
What do you think of Flanagan's vision for this iconic horror franchise? Will it live up to the legacy of the original? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
