EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC
Jun 05, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Season 27Ep. 7
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Summary
In this episode, Matt Gourley and Paul Rust dive deep into Exorcist II: The Heretic, sharing their bewildered yet entertained reactions to the film. They analyze its strange psychological sci-fi premise, striking production design, and John Boorman's unconventional direction, which prioritizes spectacle over narrative coherence. The discussion covers the film's numerous departures from the original, including recast roles, an ambiguous Pazuzu, and attempts to recreate iconic scenes that ultimately date the sequel. Despite its flaws, they acknowledge its bizarre, hypnotic quality and its place in the history of "cash grab" sequels.Episode description
Burton's crutch.
With Gourley And Rust bonus content on PATREON and merchandise on REDBUBBLE.
With Gourley and Rust theme song by Matt's band, TOWNLAND.
And also check out Paul's band, DON'T STOP OR WE'LL DIE.
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