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  • čas přidán 21. 02. 2021
  • We were told to skip The Exorcist 2 and jump straight to the third film! We watch the Directors Cut which was named LEGION, put together 25 years after the theatrical release.
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  • @CinemaRules
    @CinemaRules  Před 3 lety +86

    Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already, it would be cool if we could reach 50K subs by March 7th 😊

    • @testosterone912
      @testosterone912 Před 3 lety +1

      scream 2 soon please😗💅🏼✨✨ also can you react to perfect blue it’s a psychological thriller it’s a anime movie it’s literally a masterpiece

    • @MykeHavoc
      @MykeHavoc Před 3 lety +16

      You fools! This is the one time you watch the theatrical cut! It's far superior and literally has all the stuff you guys said it was lacking. Go back right now and fix it!

    • @AdamJohnson-tf3xf
      @AdamJohnson-tf3xf Před 3 lety +9

      Watch the original cut as well!

    • @thewizeguide9128
      @thewizeguide9128 Před 3 lety +8

      Jason Miller is in the theatrical cut.

    • @jasonquesada2248
      @jasonquesada2248 Před 3 lety +8

      @Cinema Rules "Legion" is actually a Fan-Made version of Exorcist 3 from what I understand and is a different Edit all together and takes out a lot of the original movie. I would recommend watching the original Exorcist III movie, which in my opinion is really good and has so much more to offer with great performance from Brad Dourif and someone else!!!

  • @alchemypotato
    @alchemypotato Před 3 lety +289

    The theatrical cut does in fact have the original actor for Damien and is much more of an Exorcist film. I haven't seen the director's cut so I can't really comment on it but I do love the theatrical cut.

    • @Scotdod24
      @Scotdod24 Před 3 lety +33

      Def the scenes in the cell make more sense in the original version with him and Brad Douriff in. 👍

    • @Mia-wh3tj
      @Mia-wh3tj Před 3 lety +2

      Why does this comment is from 5 days ago and the video just appeared on my feed like 7 hours ago???

    • @alchemypotato
      @alchemypotato Před 3 lety +1

      @@Mia-wh3tj They are on Patreon early.

    • @mattschliemann9683
      @mattschliemann9683 Před 3 lety +7

      I guess that's why the director cut is called "Legion" cause there isn't really an exorcist in it, other than Karras technically.
      I think this film is one I'd definitely recommend watching the original before the directors. Seems like it confused them more.

    • @chanceneck8072
      @chanceneck8072 Před 3 lety +2

      Admitted, Brad Dourif´s performance in the theatrical cut is even better. I mean, it´s outstanding, even though what he says is so gross, I can´t keep my eyes off him. The scenes with him are also much more well shot in the other version, you should really check it out. That moment with the "decapitated head" alone sounds SO much more creepy and awesome, I must have watched it like around 100 times now already.
      Btw, yes that is actually really him singing! I can do that, too, being a grown 35 year old man....

  • @Tochi68
    @Tochi68 Před 3 lety +171

    That nurse station scene is so iconic and still holds up to this day.

    • @bighuge1060
      @bighuge1060 Před 3 lety +9

      It's its own master class in creating tension using choreography within a static frame. It's simply brilliant.

    • @Tochi68
      @Tochi68 Před 3 lety +3

      @@bighuge1060 very true. The unchanging and banal scene makes the actual scare even more horrifying. The way that an initial scare lets your guard down is such a genius piece of screenwriting

    • @NecropsY1
      @NecropsY1 Před 3 lety +4

      there is a few scares in this that work better than any movie ever

    • @otterpoet
      @otterpoet Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed. So many of my peers in the horror industry mark that sequence as one of their favorites.

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite Před 3 lety +4

      Greatest jump scare in movie history.

  • @mylyt7245
    @mylyt7245 Před 3 lety +189

    I recommend a second watch of the other cut also.

    • @jdogjohnson9038
      @jdogjohnson9038 Před 3 lety +15

      So do I Dourif goes more insane

    • @MpowerdAPE
      @MpowerdAPE Před 3 lety +6

      Me too, it would be very interesting.

    • @vavedern8860
      @vavedern8860 Před 3 lety +3

      Oh definitely. Both are great imo.

    • @shut_up_james
      @shut_up_james Před 3 lety +6

      I agree. I’ve never seen this version but it pales in comparison. Bringing back the original actor in the theatrical cut you’re so smart!

    • @BrokenGodEnt
      @BrokenGodEnt Před 3 lety +2

      100% agree. I much prefer it.

  • @TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2
    @TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2 Před 3 lety +280

    Not gonna lie, I wish you guys had watched the theatrical cut. The ending isn’t as jarring and there’s an actual actor from the original in it..

    • @Mr_Incognito113
      @Mr_Incognito113 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks, I was sure he appeared in the scene in the cell, thought maybe they just didn’t show it here. I also remember seeing a subliminal shot of pazazu the demon (or whatever he was called), did that happen?

    • @TheKatiebisme
      @TheKatiebisme Před 3 lety +15

      Absolutely liked the theatrical version better 🙄

    • @BrokenGodEnt
      @BrokenGodEnt Před 3 lety +10

      @ksfhhnfan I wouldn't say he was dying of alcoholism, because he died like 10 years later of a heart attack.

    • @d3l3tes00n
      @d3l3tes00n Před 3 lety +2

      Why did they cut him out of this version?

    • @Rage_Harder_Then_Relax
      @Rage_Harder_Then_Relax Před 3 lety +1

      @ksfhhnfan It was still 10 years later...which is the point.

  • @Will-vj5bc
    @Will-vj5bc Před 3 lety +71

    The actor who played Damian in the original was in this in the theatrical version. In the theatrical version it switches between him, as Damian, and Brad Douriff as the Gemini killer.

    • @BrokenGodEnt
      @BrokenGodEnt Před 3 lety +11

      That's why I feel the theatrical is more impactful.

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety +5

      Yes it was a great solution. the studio demanded that an original cast member be in there after test screenings, when they brought in Jason Miller. Dourif was about to be cut from the film entirely but for Miller having trouble remembering the long monologues, so it was one of those things that inadvertently helped the film.

  • @martincumiskey6729
    @martincumiskey6729 Před 3 lety +63

    Lads, you need to watch the Theatrical Cut ASAP.

  • @writhms
    @writhms Před 3 lety +145

    The original version ended with an exorcism. They really changed the ending.

    • @juliocabral2084
      @juliocabral2084 Před 3 lety +18

      The original ending with the exorcism is the worst part of the film. It doesn't fit and takes you out of the story

    • @kaerbear
      @kaerbear Před 3 lety +10

      Yeah, they had to put an exorcism in there to fit the original movie fan's expectations. Studio shenanigans. Read the books, they're awesome.

    • @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan
      @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan Před 3 lety +8

      @@juliocabral2084 I disagree. Maybe it takes you out, but it's a stand out scene with great performances.

    • @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan
      @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan Před 3 lety +6

      @@kaerbear The books are awesome, however the theatrical ending is so much better.

    • @abonny
      @abonny Před 3 lety +3

      @@juliocabral2084 I love this film almost more than the original. That ending excorcism is a very mixed bag for me. On the one hand I think it's well shot, well acted, and overall great. But part of me prefers the simplicity of him just shooting the killer in prison... and the excorcism feels added on - it's like the priest who performs it walked in from another film.

  • @LeeHowardArt
    @LeeHowardArt Před 3 lety +107

    The Theatrical Cut is amazing, and Jason Miller from the original returns and does such a good job. Blatty wanted to release this just as Legion, but the studio thought it would be better being called Exorcist 3, and made them do reshoots to include Miller and other characters (there is an exorcism scene in the theatrical cut) to tie it in with the original more. Also, that hallway scene SCARRED me as a kid.

    • @venomoverlord7016
      @venomoverlord7016 Před 3 lety +16

      the theatrical cut makes more sense to me and its alot better -

    • @jadeandjesse5908
      @jadeandjesse5908 Před 3 lety

      I wonder why the studio thought Exorcist 3 was a good idea after the colossal fuck up that was Exorcist 2. People might have gone to see this more if they didn't associate it with the Exorcist going in

    • @LeeHowardArt
      @LeeHowardArt Před 3 lety +1

      @@jadeandjesse5908 Maybe the studios thought that enough time had passed & people forgot part 2? Lol. But I’m sure they were just banking on the name ‘Exorcist’ as the selling feature and that it would bring people in. They also did have the benefit of Blatty writing & directing this, so maybe they were hoping people would see that as a selling point too? So hard to say, sometimes studio are so dumb and make crazy decisions lol

    • @mattsnyderARTIST
      @mattsnyderARTIST Před 10 měsíci

      That Hallway scene scared me as a 20 year old 😂

  • @HeavenlySword
    @HeavenlySword Před 3 lety +188

    Glad you guys are covering this. Brad Dourif should've won more awards for his performance

    • @BDTXIII
      @BDTXIII Před 3 lety +8

      The way he acted for the role is totally nightmare-fueled....At first, I thought he got his inner demon out of his mind.😱

    • @nofishinmydiet
      @nofishinmydiet Před 3 lety +21

      Brad Dourif is an amazing and criminally underrated actor.

    • @d3l3tes00n
      @d3l3tes00n Před 3 lety +7

      His daughter is a great actress, too.

    • @raychweinberg4159
      @raychweinberg4159 Před 3 lety +5

      @@d3l3tes00n the way she portrays her dad in the new Child's Play movies is fantastic!

    • @losdef1283
      @losdef1283 Před 3 lety +4

      Brad Dourif is so underrated. I feel like his talent was kind of wasted. I say this because I feel like it happened twice. love Dune and after reading the books I went back and rewatched the movie. He was cast perfectly but script just didn't hold up and they wrote his character poorly. Then it happened again in LOTR. It felt such a waste of his talent. Sorry got carried away. Word🤮

  • @666tickets
    @666tickets Před 3 lety +108

    The reason why Damian Karras was played by Brad Dourif is this: We the audience see the Gemini killer (Dourif) talking, while the Detective sees Karras talking. This becomes more apparent in the theatrical cut.
    Edit: this is incorrect. For the actual reason, please read the responses to this comment.

    • @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan
      @LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan Před 3 lety +6

      Which is much better than this Legion cut.

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety +17

      Incorrect, Dourif was cast AS Karras in the original version of Exorcist 3, as Jason Miller wasn't available at the time. There was a deleted opening scene establishing this, of Dourif on a mortuary table the night of the original exorcism. The Gemini Killer isn't visually present at all in this original cut, it was a neat solution they later came to during the reshoots when Miller came on board and they created the dual role of Gemini/Patient X. Otherwise Dourif was about to be cut from the film entirely, with Miller re-doing the performance in theatrical cut. It's confusing I know, this film sure had a messy history..

    • @666tickets
      @666tickets Před 3 lety +3

      @@hector-sauvage thank you for clarifying that and correcting me. I will
      adjust my comment slightly

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety +2

      @@666tickets no problem, the blu-ray extras were great for demistifying what went down 🙂

    • @666tickets
      @666tickets Před 3 lety

      @@hector-sauvage Yeah, sadly I only got the movie on DVD. 😅

  • @TheJoeyKnoxville
    @TheJoeyKnoxville Před 3 lety +72

    Brad Dourif, who also voice Chucky, is amazing in this movie! His acting is incredible.

  • @georgebeech-bank
    @georgebeech-bank Před 3 lety +65

    I actually prefer the theatrical cut primarily because of the endings. In my opinion the ending to the directors cut feels anticlimactic, but the theatrical cut feels operatic. Both are still good, and I'd love to see you guys react to the theatrical cut as well. Fingers crossed.

    • @Radb707
      @Radb707 Před 3 lety +2

      It's almost funny. "Have you come to exorcise me?" *Pulls out revolver* lol Smith and Wesson compels you.

  • @-Sherri-
    @-Sherri- Před 3 lety +47

    Brad Dourif is an absolute FORCE! He’s really shoved it out in every film he’s been in: Wise Blood, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Dune, Blue Velvet etc. He even voiced Chucky in the OG Child’s Play movies

    • @Dystopia1111
      @Dystopia1111 Před 3 lety +1

      Also had some memorable guest star appearances on The X Files and Star Trek: Voyager (his appearances were some of the only interesting things to happen during the entire run of that show).

    • @Cum007
      @Cum007 Před 3 lety

      Halloween remakes was pretty good too

    • @ah-hx2uc
      @ah-hx2uc Před rokem

      The theatrical cut has both the original actor and Brad intercut between them both. You should watch that version.

    • @voiceover2191
      @voiceover2191 Před rokem

      Brad Dourif is top shelf: Watch Death Machine with him, great underrated movie anyway.

    • @mr.a8315
      @mr.a8315 Před rokem

      Dourif is also in HBO's Deadwood. ♥

  • @adoniscomics
    @adoniscomics Před 3 lety +35

    I highly recommend watching the theatrical cut as well.

  • @lungfulldrummer8921
    @lungfulldrummer8921 Před 3 lety +144

    A rare case of the "directors cut" actually subtracting from the quality of the film.

    • @NecropsY1
      @NecropsY1 Před 3 lety +28

      TRUE - theactical cut is better

    • @CaesiusX
      @CaesiusX Před 3 lety +19

      *AGREED!* I hadn't seen the director's cut, but while I'm watching the reaction I'm thinking some of the best parts are gone. And they even comment about a consistency problem that they wouldn't have complained about had this been the theatrical cut. 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @mattfulgurite4746
      @mattfulgurite4746 Před 3 lety +5

      I felt the same way

    • @baileyboy3021
      @baileyboy3021 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, but initially I thought you were referring to the "clear" DVD case Sean showed us vs. the standard blue Blu-ray case. 😆

    • @AwkwardKyle
      @AwkwardKyle Před 3 lety +9

      I like the concept of the director's cut. But I will say, even if it was shoehorned in, that exorcism is one hell of a finale. Like if Blaty said, "Fine they want an exorcism? Oh I'll give them a fucking exorcism!"

  • @justinplayfair4638
    @justinplayfair4638 Před 3 lety +64

    I really wish you had watched the theatrical *first*...director's cuts, like the Donner Superman II cut, can be confusing if you don't understand the background of their production. The change in quality is due to the deleted scenes existing ONLY of videotape, the film elements are lost The theatrical has its weak points but its more consistent visual quality is a big plus. And honestly, some of the changes made the story more understandable for audiences. Glad you guys enjoyed the director's but you NEED to give the theatrical a shot!

    • @YannLL
      @YannLL Před 3 lety +6

      100% agree, even if not for the channel

    • @Vanska0
      @Vanska0 Před 3 lety +6

      Agreed. Personally i prefer the theatrical cut. It is simply much more satisfying viewingexperience.

  • @disclaimer.imjokin
    @disclaimer.imjokin Před 3 lety +20

    That jumpscare In the hospital is the best of all time

    • @codyt821
      @codyt821 Před 3 lety

      Still gets me no matter how many times I watch it 😂😂

  • @adamnelson8572
    @adamnelson8572 Před 3 lety +61

    The original camera negative for the Legion footage was lost, so they had to use VHS dailies. That’s why that footage looks like hot garbage.

    • @bryancotner9285
      @bryancotner9285 Před 3 lety +3

      "Hot garbage...." I'll have to, with all due respect, "one-up" you, on that comment, sir. The VHS footage was a COMPLETE DUMPSTER FIRE. 🔥

  • @EmlynBoyle
    @EmlynBoyle Před 3 lety +15

    That corridor scene is still one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever seen on film. I love how genuinely unnerving this movie is, yet also has some very witty banter between Kinderman and Fr Dyer.

  • @garybuseyfan4
    @garybuseyfan4 Před 3 lety +31

    Differences of the theatrical cut and the director’s cut are night and day. Theatrical cut is more entertaining and a tighter narrative. overall a better version and it has an exorcism in it.

  • @misterquantum9840
    @misterquantum9840 Před 3 lety +69

    The director's cut was not the right call guys. The theatrical is better in this case.

  • @jackchambo
    @jackchambo Před 3 lety +23

    For references Jason Miller who played Damien Karris in the original Exorcist is in the theatrical cut and the Gemini killer flits from both when talking to the Detective in the room. I didnt know the director cut completely omits Jason Miller though as he is another great performance in the film.

  • @damonroger3184
    @damonroger3184 Před 3 lety +21

    Also I should mention that while the Director's Cut is great, the Theatrical is also great, and I think you should still check it out.

  • @jwnj9716
    @jwnj9716 Před 3 lety +58

    To be honest, I found Exorcist 3 more interesting than the first 1. It's eerie and bizarre, why is there a Joker stature? Brad Dourif should have been nominated. It clearly influenced Se7en in some ways. I can't believe the last Black Christmas remake ripped off the famous jump scare and did it poorly....gosh that movie was awful.

    • @donnybuoy
      @donnybuoy Před 3 lety +4

      Agreed on ALL fronts!!! Brad Dourif is absolutely incredible in this film and I’m shocked that I rarely hear his performance mentioned by fellow horror fans! I prefer this film over the first in many ways. It’s more than the (what has now become) cliché little-girl-undergoes-an-exorcism plot. Also, I will never forgive the Black Christmas remake for butchering that jump scare. It made me legitimately angry 😭

    • @kaerbear
      @kaerbear Před 3 lety +2

      Read the book, Legion. The original Exorcist book and Legion are both very good.
      I have to find this version of the movie, because the exorcism scene in the theatrical version ruined the movie.

    • @jdogjohnson382
      @jdogjohnson382 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@kaerbear no it didn't it was needed in order to free Damien from the gemini killer.

  • @SansMerci1013
    @SansMerci1013 Před 3 lety +18

    “Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole.” Damn, this movie succeeds on so many levels!

  • @jerrytodd4037
    @jerrytodd4037 Před 3 lety +18

    Total mistake watching the director's cut. You NEED to watch the theatrical one.

  • @NecropsY1
    @NecropsY1 Před 3 lety +8

    the daemon not being the same actor makes actual sense in the theactrical cut - because we get Dameon and Brad Durif each playing each personality - it makes way more sense in the theactrical cut

  • @jakehawke8196
    @jakehawke8196 Před 3 lety +12

    Both actors (Wormtongue & the original Father Damien) are used in the theatrical version, as well as the 3rd act being much more Exorcistey. There's also no cuts of bad VHS-quality scenes inserted in.
    I personally much prefer the theatrical cut. It'd be worth watching for you guys, both to see the differences in tone and a version without the jarring quality-jumps.

  • @Films128
    @Films128 Před 3 lety +11

    Highly recommend the theatrical cut. As others are saying here, they cut between Brad Dourif and the original father Damien actor, and it's done so clever that there's times where you can almost miss it.

  • @joshuanelson6795
    @joshuanelson6795 Před 3 lety +5

    This is definitely one of my favorite horror sequels. I really like that it took a more detective/mystery approach as opposed to merely being another straightforward possession film.

  • @keychainere
    @keychainere Před 3 lety +16

    It’s been said before, but you get the original actor back and an exorcism in the theatrical cut. Perhaps return to this at a later date?

  • @davidtaylor9593
    @davidtaylor9593 Před 3 lety +3

    I seem to remember the theatrical cut used Brad Dourf and the original actor in different scenes in the cell to differentiate when the Gemini and Damian were talking to the cop

  • @Messengus
    @Messengus Před 3 lety +22

    The balls of the ending of this movie. Also love the very... literary approach this takes to the concept of gore. We see so little violence and it still feels stomach-wrenchingly gruesome.

  • @JoeKerr019
    @JoeKerr019 Před 3 lety +15

    If You guys can, watch the theatrical versión.

  • @andrewkell2474
    @andrewkell2474 Před 3 lety +3

    Differences: 1) Brad Dourif's voice had a lower register that would switch pitch. 2) The actor who portrayed Damian in the original Exorcist was in the movie. They would switch between actors. 3) There was an attempted exorcism near the end by another priest that was introduced in the movie. And Damian was able to push the gemini killer's influence away so that Kinderman could kill him.

  • @shainewhite2781
    @shainewhite2781 Před 3 lety +3

    7:06, The doctor is played by the late Scott Wilson, whom would later play Herschel in The Walking Dead.

  • @BangTanPrettiNikki
    @BangTanPrettiNikki Před 3 lety +4

    I just want to say I adore you two and what your channel is. It’s a breath of fresh air to have content creators that have a passion for films and understand the process behind making a film. This channel has become one of my top five CZcams channels 🥰

  • @smichelle65
    @smichelle65 Před 3 lety +4

    2:52 -- one of the many reasons I love this channel; there were several moments in the movie where I said to myself "The only reason this scene is included is because Blatty's directing and he's in love with his own writing".

  • @QueerlyBeloved386
    @QueerlyBeloved386 Před 3 lety +7

    That's Hershel from The Walking Dead - RIP

  • @generalscheisskopf7435
    @generalscheisskopf7435 Před 3 lety +5

    Kinderman describes gruesome killing
    Shawn: "I didn't think that could get any worse!"
    Kinderman: "The boy had been crucified."
    Shawn: "Okay, it's getting worse..."
    Pardon me, but I just had to laugh at the timing. :)

  • @fractaljack210
    @fractaljack210 Před 3 lety +9

    I asked twenty times for this review, and I'm so thrilled to watch your reaction. Event Horizon, soon please.

  • @TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2
    @TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2 Před 3 lety +9

    Very little was changed about the film beyond its climax. They brought back the actor that played Damien in the Exorcist to alternate with the Gemini killer scenes, and I actually think it makes the film stronger. But besides that, the film was written just as you see it

  • @JulieRichardson
    @JulieRichardson Před 3 lety +5

    I liked the theatrical version I must admit. The actress who voiced the demon in the confessional box was Colleen Dewhurst who was married at one time to George C Scott x

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 Před 3 lety +26

    Very very underrated horror flick, and George C Scott is a master actor.

  • @DashingDavid
    @DashingDavid Před 3 lety +8

    Brad Dourif is great in everything he’s in. Watch Child’s Play soon. He’s fantastic.

  • @marsmartin
    @marsmartin Před 3 lety +43

    Guys, nooooo not the 'director's cut' version, it's practically a fan edit. The theatrical version is the best version. The studio ending is actually batshit. I mean, I'm gonna watch you watching but GAH

    • @tophers3756
      @tophers3756 Před 3 lety +4

      The ending exorcism in the theatrical cut is ludicrous and was only added because the studio demanded it be. I wish there was a studio quality cut of this, which was what was originally planned.

    • @marsmartin
      @marsmartin Před 3 lety +5

      @@tophers3756 Honestly, I think it's iconic. Tacked on a bit sure, But the whole 'I BELIEVE IN....' speech is glorious. It feels like a better emotional payoff for the way Kinderman is losing it bit by bit, line by line, in this movie. And it finishes his character arc properly, declaring belief in something, as Karras is crucified in hell before him. It's awesome.

    • @jamesoblivion
      @jamesoblivion Před 3 lety +2

      WARNERS: Call it Exorcist III, it'll sell better.
      BLATTY: But there's no exorcism in it.
      WARNERS: That reminds us....
      That ending is so goofily out of place. 😆

    • @Radb707
      @Radb707 Před 3 lety

      @@jamesoblivion Tbf, the director purposely made it goofy as a fuck you. Respect to him for going all out instead of slapping on a lazy one to rebel.

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety

      @@Radb707 He really didn't make it goofy on purpose, he wrote the scene but didn't even shoot most of the scene himself. Some of the best makeup and effects people in the business were working on it. The big problem was it had to be done on such short notice and was shoehorned into a film that had a different character, probably why most authors shouldn't film their own work..

  • @r.h.3084
    @r.h.3084 Před 3 lety +2

    I will say this: That quiet scene with the woman in white killing the nurse is one of the best jump scares ever.

  • @Bioroid
    @Bioroid Před 3 lety +23

    This is my first time seeing the original ending.
    I still prefer how the theatrical cut switched between both actors for the Gemini Killer/Karras.

    • @kryten09
      @kryten09 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes. Keep that but take out some of the cheesy moments of the exorcism at the end of the theatrical version.

  • @eeeen
    @eeeen Před 3 lety +17

    Nice reaction, but I think the theatrical cut is FAR superior. Too bad, would've been great to see a reaction to that.

  • @QueerlyBeloved386
    @QueerlyBeloved386 Před 3 lety +8

    Nobody gives George C. Scott the credit he deserves here - he really sells that this cop has reached the end of his rope, his sanity, his compassion - especially after losing his friend Father Dwyer. Bookended with Brad Douriff's tour de force, its energy meeting energy. Nobody relents or backs down. So good.

    • @lordgarth7635
      @lordgarth7635 Před 3 lety

      Yes George C Scott is excellent. Guys, I'd also recommend him in the ghost chiller the Changeling 1980. It's not a horror but a very slow burner, very intelligent, well acted ghost story without, obviously, CGI. Very underrated I think.

  • @dragonstoy7649
    @dragonstoy7649 Před 3 lety +40

    You were told correctly. Legion is the true sequel to The Exorcist and one of my favorite George C. Scott performances. Oh, and the best jump scare ever put to film. :)

    • @jasonvoorhees3124
      @jasonvoorhees3124 Před 3 lety +2

      The guy sleeping on the benches? That bit made me jump out of my skin!

    • @jgarcia4721
      @jgarcia4721 Před 3 lety +1

      His performance is so naturalistic but dramatic at the same time, it's a treat.

    • @dragonstoy7649
      @dragonstoy7649 Před 3 lety

      @@jasonvoorhees3124 This movie has so many good jump scares. :)

    • @dragonstoy7649
      @dragonstoy7649 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jgarcia4721 I hope they check out The Changeling sometime....he was so amazing in that movie!

    • @thunderstruck5484
      @thunderstruck5484 Před 3 lety +2

      The fast walking nurse with the shears gets me every time even just now watching their reaction lol

  • @iangrant3615
    @iangrant3615 Před 3 lety +9

    You should watch the theatrical cut too (Exorcist III) as it will really help you to appreciate both versions more I think. The theatrical cut is more focused on the supernatural/demonic aspects. Neither is perfect, but both are good.

  • @sugarcakes-sv9dj
    @sugarcakes-sv9dj Před 3 lety +5

    ah yes .... as a Nurse the Nurse scene always scares me . Good thing I dont think about this scene at work on nights , can't do my job otherwise lol. Greetings from Australia.

  • @evilalex87
    @evilalex87 Před 3 lety +8

    Very underrated sequel, love it.

  • @Maddogbrown86
    @Maddogbrown86 Před 3 lety +4

    Wait a damn minute. I didn’t know there was another version. I was like, “Why the hell is Chucky in this and not the original actor!”

    • @codyt821
      @codyt821 Před 3 lety

      Douriff is in both, in the theatrical cut it switches between him and Miller

  • @Scotdod24
    @Scotdod24 Před 3 lety +7

    Cinemarules: we watching The Exorcist III
    Me: Yeeeeeeessssss 😎😎😎
    Cinemarules: we watching the non theatrical release version.
    Me:Noooooooooooo 😱😱😱😱
    Shoulda watched the original version first guys, in this case it makes more sense as a sequel to the first film 👍

    • @Vanska0
      @Vanska0 Před 3 lety +1

      That was my reaction exactly too !

    • @TheBraunMachine2011
      @TheBraunMachine2011 Před 3 lety +1

      lol that was my reaction too hehe. I do hope that they watch the theatrical release at some point. I think that they will really like it. :)

  • @AndiCat14
    @AndiCat14 Před 3 lety +6

    You HAVE to watch the original cut with Jason Miller who plays Karras.

  • @jimtatro6550
    @jimtatro6550 Před 3 lety +3

    I remember seeing this theatrically and when that great nurse moment happened I thought 50 people had a heart attack,(myself included).

  • @handsomestik
    @handsomestik Před 3 lety +2

    I know this is said a lot, this is criminally underrated. I saw this in the theatre but it wasn’t this version

  • @evrynameistaken5
    @evrynameistaken5 Před 3 lety +1

    some of the dialogue in 3 is genius, the shots of the inspector just having a conversation, as he would have done thousands of times on investigations, going through the motions about elements of the case that elaborates on the unexplainable, demonic goings on in this ever present ominous build, and him eventually being unable to rationalise it, going from dubious cynical 'seen it all' detective to last bastion between legion and the world of the living, it's highly underrated imo a true sequel to the first in terms of scope of the plot and raising the stakes

  • @Pablo-eb1bg
    @Pablo-eb1bg Před 3 lety +8

    Great reaction, would love to see a reaction of the theatrical cut

  • @thetomgibson
    @thetomgibson Před 3 lety +16

    Unfortunately it’s not a true directors version as it was put together by Scream Factory based on the script so it’s more of a fan edit than anything else.

  • @pelopidasalexis6943
    @pelopidasalexis6943 Před 3 lety +1

    The "white nun-ghost" walking behind the nurse to get her is just so scary and chilling..

  • @auxbentb9385
    @auxbentb9385 Před 3 lety +3

    Am I probably the only one who would really like them to react to "The Exorcist 2"? Everything about that movie is very intriguing to me, and I think I would have a blast with their reactions to it. Plus, the score is brilliant!

  • @joehall5807
    @joehall5807 Před 3 lety +3

    Hands down one of my favorite movies. The acting is haunting.

  • @thomasbaker2067
    @thomasbaker2067 Před 3 lety +9

    Brad Dourif is so amazing playing a psychotic mental patient being possessed by a demon.

  • @jeremyintvland
    @jeremyintvland Před 3 lety +3

    I would like you to see the theatrical version of this. That’s the one that I originally saw. And by the look of the one that you watched it’s very different. Plus there’s more Damien In the theatrical version you see his body sitting there instead of the Gemini killers body more so you see the original actor a lot more.

  • @mattlavin934
    @mattlavin934 Před 3 lety +5

    Honestly I like the theatrical more, better ending, the original Damien is in it. Those looked just liked deleted scenes added lol

  • @Octoshark1
    @Octoshark1 Před 3 lety +8

    You watched the wrong version. This is interesting, but watch the original cut.

  • @thelonelydirector
    @thelonelydirector Před 3 lety +30

    I don't think the director's cut is an improvement. It's neat to have, but it doesn't actually work as well as the theatrical cut.

    • @CarloisBuriedAlive
      @CarloisBuriedAlive Před 3 lety +1

      A rare instance where studio meddling actually worked out in my opinion

    • @thelonelydirector
      @thelonelydirector Před 3 lety +2

      @@CarloisBuriedAlive I agree... though, I'm hard pressed to come up with many Director's Cuts that were actually superior to the release version. People bring up Lord of the Rings, but that was overseen by Peter Jackson as a Producer to get the running time down to a reasonable length for theaters. So it really wasn't forced by the studio.
      Gale Ann Hurd's cuts on Aliens catapulted that movie from a "pretty good sequel" to "GREAT and efficient/clever storytelling" in my opinion.

    • @CarloisBuriedAlive
      @CarloisBuriedAlive Před 3 lety +1

      @@thelonelydirector yeah I think the only director’s cut I preferred over the original was Alien, and that was just Scott looking the movie over again after several years and making a few changes. I’ve seen director’s cut versions of movies and thought that a couple of scenes could have worked in the theatrical but I rarely ever think the director’s cut is all that better.

  • @johndelre4917
    @johndelre4917 Před 3 lety +2

    As they recast the roles of Lt. Kinderman and the the priest that Regan kissed at the end of the first movie, the beginning scenes of Exorcist III were to show that the two had developed a friendship after the Regan McNeil possession.

  • @novemberkiller2641
    @novemberkiller2641 Před 3 lety +2

    The theatrical version has the original actor on it along with Brad Dourif. I didn’t realize the director’s cut didn’t. The theatrical cut also doesn’t have those weird cuts. But all and all this is an amazing movie and I’m happy you guys enjoyed it. I love it so much!!

  • @csw3287
    @csw3287 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank You for Not doing 2.

    • @kazzymoviefan
      @kazzymoviefan Před 3 lety +1

      Why not? Would make for a fun reaction.

  • @weirds0up
    @weirds0up Před 3 lety +8

    Brad Dourif is such a good actor. But you wouldn’t like to be alone with him

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety

      He sure is, but badly miscast as Karras though.

  • @SansMerci1013
    @SansMerci1013 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh, yes!!!! So freaking proud of you guys for checking this out - this film is amazing!!!

  • @theclassicfilmloversguide1871

    This film is massively underrated; it gets such a bad rep indeed, but deserves so much more. The zoom in shot with the nurse: one of the GREATEST JUMP SCARES EVER.

  • @Capricorn152
    @Capricorn152 Před 3 lety +3

    The director's cut is great but the theatrical version REALLY works for me. I would absolutely recommend you check out the Theatrical version too. Great video!

  • @CaesiusX
    @CaesiusX Před 3 lety +9

    It's rare anyone reacts to this film, and here it has to be the director's cut. 🤦🏼‍♂️ I really did not like this cut. It removed a lot of the flavor that connects it to the first film IMO. Really wish you hadn't watched this version. Fudge.

  • @sharonkennedy1162
    @sharonkennedy1162 Před 3 lety

    So glad you guys watched this film. It is one of my favourites of all time. I have both the Director and Theatrical cuts. It would be awesome for you guys to see the theatrical cut and review it. Not many people I know personally have seen this so it's amazing to see you guys review it.
    I love your channel and I was subbed before the new influx of people came along.

  • @santiagohardy2728
    @santiagohardy2728 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been looking forward to your review of this film. I am going to watch it later on when my day winds down.
    Can't wait to see it!

  • @0PsychosisMedia0
    @0PsychosisMedia0 Před 3 lety +6

    The theatrical cut is more fluid and is a drastic change to the Directors cut. I honestly prefer the original theatrical cut. The added found footage is too jarring for me.

  • @avgnfandon2
    @avgnfandon2 Před 3 lety +5

    Ah the good exorcist sequel, great to see you guys again! Not gonna lie, the tv show is actually decent as well

  • @damonroger3184
    @damonroger3184 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! I seriously did not expect you guys to react to this so soon! This is one of my all time favorite horror movies, the true sequel to the original.

  • @novemberkiller2641
    @novemberkiller2641 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m so happy you guys liked it. I love this movie so much. I agree with you about the dialogue in the beginning of the film, it does take awhile to get going.

  • @Predicador_Maniaco
    @Predicador_Maniaco Před 3 lety +11

    this director's cut is not too great, it's fine and is the real movie that Beatty wanted, but the theatrical version is much, much better...

    • @hector-sauvage
      @hector-sauvage Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, it should be seen as a curiosity piece rather than a finished product, but I get the feeling even if they found all the original film negatives and polished it up, it would still be an inferior film. This is probably the rare time that the studio was right and knew better than the director. I just think the "Legion Cut" had been too mythologized over the years, people expecting it to be some lost masterpiece. Dourif is kind of miscast as Karras, he would be in a different age bracket.

  • @vovindequasahi
    @vovindequasahi Před 3 lety +4

    Legion is the bonafide follow-up to The Exorcist by the author William Blatty, and is on par with the Exorcist, both the movie and the book. George C Scott kicks ass as always and Brad Dourif is all sorts of creepy as the possessed murderer. I recommend you watch the theatrical version because it truly is better.

  • @melloslash
    @melloslash Před 3 lety

    That nurse scene is THE jump scare of all jump scares.. that's how you properly do one, by already having a jump scare, and with the officer nearby, you create a sense of safety and that the worst has already passed and the BAM

  • @cherrydarling7937
    @cherrydarling7937 Před 3 lety +1

    The Directors Cut version is so different... Especially that ending... Now y'all gotta watch the theatrical version... The ending is completely different and a lot of the scenes from the directors cut are in the theatrical version they're just shot differently...

  • @no1wonderfan921
    @no1wonderfan921 Před 3 lety +3

    Always loved this movie, but I've never seen the Director's Cut. I must say though, if it doesn't have Jason Miller as Damien Karras, like the theatrical, I don't think I'm interested.

  • @capbruh2555
    @capbruh2555 Před 3 lety +9

    In my opinion the original version is a lot better.

  • @mrkelso
    @mrkelso Před 3 lety +2

    I think you should now react to the theatrical cut. I think this is an excellent opportunity for you two to put your skills as film analysts on the table. Discussing the whys of the choices made between the two would be fascinating to see. The theatrical cut addresses most of your problems with the directors cut, but brings its own problems, and that's INTERESTING. I would love to see you two do this.

  • @JC-rb3hj
    @JC-rb3hj Před 3 lety

    Nicely done. I really appreciate the deep dive. Didn't know there was another version.

  • @blakimus13
    @blakimus13 Před 3 lety +15

    I prefer the original cut over the director's cut.

  • @judson9223
    @judson9223 Před 3 lety +5

    This channel is primarily known for its horror reactions and its fans (myself included) love horror too. But you two seem to more so be film enthusiasts who don't mind horror but would prefer more variety content. If not restricted by what reactions would do well, what kinds of films would you love to watch and discuss with us?

    • @CinemaRules
      @CinemaRules  Před 3 lety +3

      The patrons have voted for a couple films for us to watch and reservoir dogs and invasion of the body snatchers are drawing on the votes atm, we want to react to them both, we’ll be doing an Oscar playlist after the horrors too

    • @jasonquesada2248
      @jasonquesada2248 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CinemaRules "Legion" is actually a Fan-Made version of Exorcist 3 from what I understand and is a different Edit all together and takes out a lot of the original movie. I would recommend watching the original Exorcist III movie, which in my opinion is really good and has so much more to offer with great performance from Brad Dourif and someone else!!!

    • @CinemaRules
      @CinemaRules  Před 3 lety

      @@jasonquesada2248 I wouldn’t say it’s fan-made, it’s the original vision of the director, the theatrical version was what the studio wanted, very heavily influenced by what the studio wanted and not the director

    • @jasonquesada2248
      @jasonquesada2248 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CinemaRules Oh ok! I was honestly not aware of that. I will have to look at Legion now. I'm sure you have seen some comment though regarding the "theatrical cut" or "director's cut" or I guess just the original film. I am a big fan of the original. Someone here on CZcams did a great Deep Dive into this film as one of the greatest Phycological Thriller movies of all times and I totally agree. If you might happen to have a chance to watch the Theatrical cut, you will really be pleasantly pleased, I believe!!! I feel it was a bit more than "Legion" and that is just my opinion of course! But I hope you may have that opportunity. We would not steer you wrong with that recommendation for sure! CHEERS!! czcams.com/video/uyg8UxnRyQQ/video.html - Link to video Thanks

    • @jasonquesada2248
      @jasonquesada2248 Před 3 lety

      @@CinemaRules Here is the link to the CZcams I mentioned also regarding the movie! czcams.com/video/uyg8UxnRyQQ/video.html I have it posted in another reply! Sorry about that. CHEERS!!!

  • @TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate
    @TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate Před 3 lety +1

    I consider this film a George C. Scott and Brad Dourif head to head acting master class. Honestly, the rest of the movie doesn't even matter to me. It's the chess match between those two, and I'm there for it.

  • @nathanfitzgerald6651
    @nathanfitzgerald6651 Před 2 lety

    This movie is darker than the giant black hole that holds our Milky Way galaxy together. Especially with Brad Dourif's raging and that jump-scare hallway scene. Mr. Dourif should have gotten some award as the Gemini killer.

  • @landonhagan450
    @landonhagan450 Před 3 lety +4

    What fools told you the director’s cut is better? The Exorcist III is widely known for being one of the few movies whose theatrical cut is superior.

  • @VideoClubRandom
    @VideoClubRandom Před 3 lety +4

    Yes, it's a shame you saw this version with those very raw VHS scenes. The original version has an exaggerated exorcism at the end as a mandate from the production company, which insisted that it be called The Exorcist 3 and not Legion. While the final scene is the worst part, the entire movie flows better in the theatrical version.
    In addition to Jason Miller returning for some scenes to play Father Karras (In the original cut). The other connections to the original are the protagonist, detective Kinderman (George C. Scott) and his friend, Father Dyer (Ed Flanders) characters that are in the first one, but played by other actors.

  • @rcox5467
    @rcox5467 Před 3 lety +2

    You guys would’ve been happier with the theatrical cut 😂 Jason Miller does return to play Damien Karras in a few shots mixed in with Brad Dourif’s incredible performance and there’s even an “exorcism”...this is one of those rare instances where the director’s cut is inferior so I hope you revisit the film sooner than later