Boorman’s ‘Exorcist II’ Doc Is So Wild, You’ll Laugh Out Loud!
- What happens when a disaster movie gets its own hilarious documentary.
- Why director John Boorman’s vision for ‘Exorcist II’ was truly unbelievable.
- The wild ride of hubris, Hollywood, and accidental comedy.
You won’t believe what we just found out!
A new documentary, “Boorman and the Devil,” spills all the tea on John Boorman’s 1977 movie, “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” Remember that one? It was a famous flop. A true cinematic mess. But get this: the *making of* it is now a documentary so wild, it’s genuinely funny.
We’re talking straight-up, accidental comedy here. Imagine a real-life Christopher Guest movie. That’s the vibe! It shows exactly what happens when big, unhinged ideas become your only guide. Boorman just kept pushing his vision, no matter what.
You could say his drive was amazing. Or, you know, maybe a little delusional. He had this specific, intense *aesthetic* in mind for the film. But it just totally missed the mark. The documentary paints a picture of ambition running wild, a visual spectacle of creative decisions heading straight for a wall.
The really wild part? Boorman and his team *know* “Exorcist II” was a huge disaster. Everyone agrees. But the reason it crashed and burned? That still seems to escape them. It’s absolutely baffling to watch.
It makes you think about how far belief in an idea can take you. Sometimes, you just hit a wall. Kind of like when Mark Ruffalo gets called out by Jewish groups. Sometimes, you just miss the mark. Big time.
This whole tale is about taking massive creative risks. And sometimes, those choices end up being pretty “embarrassing” in hindsight. Remember when Jessie Cave opened up about her OnlyFans choice? It’s a similar feeling, but on a huge Hollywood scale.
But hey, not all big swings end in a crash! Sometimes they become huge hits. Just look at the excitement around that Tony Bourdain biopic that’s heating up the box office. It just goes to show how different creative paths can turn out.
Our Take
Honestly? We’re still shaking our heads. Boorman’s sheer guts are something else. But the level of delusion? Unmatched. This documentary is a total must-watch. Especially if you love a good Hollywood mystery. And a really good laugh at someone else’s expense!
