Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) - Blu-ray Forum

BluPat · 08-01-2013, 05:36 PM

I asked Warner Archive Collection if they would please release Exorcist II on Blu-ray instead of WHV releasing multiple releases of the original and they responded with this:

Warner Archive Collection: WHV is planning to bring it to Blu.

YAY! I actually like Exorcist II! So Warner Bros. themselves are releasing it!

Ator the Invincible · 08-01-2013, 05:44 PM

Exorcist II really is an awful film. That said, I'm a sucker. If they release it, I'll buy it. Hopefully a purchase helps them decide to release the much superior Exorcist III.

The Fallen Deity · 08-01-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPat

I asked Warner Archive Collection if they would please release Exorcist II on Blu-ray instead of WHV releasing multiple releases of the original and they responded with this:

Warner Archive Collection: WHV is planning to bring it to Blu.

YAY! I actually like Exorcist II! So Warner Bros. themselves is releasing it!

What about The Exorcist III? I'm sorry but that has more priority over The Heretic. Not to mention that the film itself is miles better as well.

klauswhereareyou · 08-01-2013, 05:50 PM

I like this movie. Script and acting is a total mess, but I love the cinematography and the Morricone score.

MifuneFan · 08-01-2013, 06:01 PM

The Warner Archive is probably the best move for this movie. Glad to see hints of stuff coming out from the Archive, I just wish they'd speed of the process. I thought we'd have at least 10 titles by now

The Fallen Deity · 08-01-2013, 06:03 PM

I wonder if they'll include the alternate cut that hasn't been available since the days of VHS?

I've never seen that version of the film but apparently it's meant to be much better than the Theatrical Cut.

movieman1979 · 08-01-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Exorcist II really is an awful film. That said, I'm a sucker. If they release it, I'll buy it. Hopefully a purchase helps them decide to release the much superior Exorcist III.

Or better yet, license it out to Scream Factory, who would give it the proper special edition treatment it so richly deserves. I could wish for the Legion director's cut, but i know a lot of that footage is destroyed and gone.

klauswhereareyou · 08-01-2013, 06:05 PM

Majin Blu · 08-01-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I like this movie. Script and acting is a total mess, but I love the cinematography and the Morricone score.

That's pretty much my same thought process of the movie. I'll definitely buy it when it comes out.

HeavyHitter · 08-01-2013, 06:24 PM

I'm sure III is just a matter of time - day one purchase on that one.

JaseT · 08-01-2013, 06:36 PM

I would buy II, but III is the one I really want NOW!!

NoirFan · 08-01-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by movieman1979

Or better yet, license it out to Scream Factory, who would give it the proper special edition treatment it so richly deserves.

WB doesn't license out films.

movieman1979 · 08-01-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

WB doesn't license out films.

Sadly, I am aware of this. It's probably why Criterion hasn't been able to sink their amazing claws into Before Sunrise/Sunset

al cos. · 08-01-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

I wonder if they'll include the alternate cut that hasn't been available since the days of VHS?

I've never seen that version of the film but apparently it's meant to be much better than the Theatrical Cut.

I've heard that too, very curious to see it. I believe both versions played in theaters, though probably not widely and for long.

a clockwork orange · 08-01-2013, 08:32 PM

the score alone is worth the purchase!

Carpe Omni · 08-01-2013, 08:35 PM

Great news! Would pick up 3 and the other sequels if they came out.

ryanmj1993 · 08-01-2013, 09:13 PM

This is great news. Exorcist II is my guilty pleasure.

CrazyHorse42 · 08-01-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

WB doesn't license out films.

They gave Badlands to Criterion, but that's probably an exception.

I'll pick up The Heretic, though it's a poor excuse of a sequel, but I agree with others here...where is Exorcist 3?

NoirFan · 08-01-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse42

They gave Badlands to Criterion, but that's probably an exception.

The only one, unfortunately. I'm not sure if the Pre-Code film that was teased by Criterion a while back was specified as WB.

steev210 · 08-02-2013, 12:14 AM

I would buy The Exorcist II on blu...not one of my favorite sequels and has its fair share of flaws, but there are some redeeming qualities as well, especially the Ennio Morricone score.

Exorcist III is what I'm really hoping for! That's an underrated gem and quite creepy. Dominion and The Beginning I can do without...they were horrible IMO.

08-01-2013, 05:36 PM	#1
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) I asked Warner Archive Collection if they would please release *Exorcist II* on Blu-ray instead of WHV releasing multiple releases of the original and they responded with this: Warner Archive Collection: WHV is planning to bring it to Blu. YAY! I actually like Exorcist II! So Warner Bros. themselves are releasing it! Last edited by Scottie; 06-20-2017 at 11:25 PM.

08-01-2013, 05:44 PM	#2
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:503 Blu-ray collection:6293 DVD collection:2715	Exorcist II really is an awful film. That said, I'm a sucker. If they release it, I'll buy it. Hopefully a purchase helps them decide to release the much superior Exorcist III.

08-01-2013, 05:50 PM	#4
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	I like this movie. Script and acting is a total mess, but I love the cinematography and the Morricone score.

08-01-2013, 06:01 PM	#5
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The Warner Archive is probably the best move for this movie. Glad to see hints of stuff coming out from the Archive, I just wish they'd speed of the process. I thought we'd have at least 10 titles by now

08-01-2013, 06:03 PM	#6
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	I wonder if they'll include the alternate cut that hasn't been available since the days of VHS? I've never seen that version of the film but apparently it's meant to be much better than the Theatrical Cut.

08-01-2013, 06:24 PM	#10
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	I'm sure III is just a matter of time - day one purchase on that one.

08-01-2013, 06:36 PM	#11
JaseT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	I would buy II, but III is the one I really want NOW!!

08-01-2013, 08:32 PM	#15
a clockwork orange Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1464 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:1	the score alone is worth the purchase!

08-01-2013, 08:35 PM	#16
Carpe Omni Junior Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:After Dark Club Blu-ray collection:77 DVD collection:19	Great news! Would pick up 3 and the other sequels if they came out.

08-01-2013, 09:13 PM	#17
ryanmj1993 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:1674 DVD collection:19	This is great news. Exorcist II is my guilty pleasure.

08-02-2013, 12:14 AM	#20
steev210 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Philadelphia, PA	I would buy The Exorcist II on blu...not one of my favorite sequels and has its fair share of flaws, but there are some redeeming qualities as well, especially the Ennio Morricone score. Exorcist III is what I'm really hoping for! That's an underrated gem and quite creepy. Dominion and The Beginning I can do without...they were horrible IMO.

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