‘Dominion’ (2005) a tame ‘Prequel to the Exorcist’
Exorcising the past (Movie review): Paul Schrader’s film — the second-released “Exorcist” prequel — is so tame that Pazuzu comes off as a good guy.
Religion
Merrin meets Pazuzu in ‘Exorcist: The Beginning’ (2004)
Exorcising the past (Movie review): Renny Harlin comes in midway to direct a slick, creepy, continuity-challenged, beat-hitting, respectable prequel.
Blatty’s ‘Exorcist III’ (1990) is meditative, moody
Exorcising the past (Movie review): Based on Blatty’s own book sequel, “Legion,” this third “Exorcist” film dives into Christian-themed horror.
‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’ (1977) dully checks in on Regan
Exorcising the past (Movie review): It’s nice to have Linda Blair back as Regan, but this sequel is weird, dull and nonsensical.
‘The Exorcist’ (1973) sets high bar for exorcism films
Exorcising the past (Movie review): William Friedkin masterfully shoots William Peter Blatty’s story and forever popularizes a subgenre of horror.
‘Divine Invasion’ (1981) an engaging religious parable
PKD flashback (Book review): In his penultimate novel, Dick is done apologizing for being obsessed with religion and his search for God.
‘Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ (1965) among PKD’s darkest, best
PKD flashback (Book review): One of Dick’s most lauded works examines how a higher being might view humanity.
PKD’s ‘Voices from the Street’ (2007) a new coming-of-age classic
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick was only 24 when he wrote this impressive, sweeping novel about a depressive young Bay Area man.
‘Constantine’ (2005) tries to become Reeves’ next franchise
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “Constantine” turns to the ultimate superhero text in search of Reeves’ next franchise.
PKD digs into religious questions in ‘VALIS’ (1981)
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick digs into his big spiritual questions toward the end of his career.