Yesterday we posted that Morgan Creek was looking to sell domestic rights for their library of films, which included a rather important horror title: The Exorcist. This worried us greatly as a remake of this title seems almost sacrilegious. However, our fears may not be necessary as director William Friedkin himself has tweeted out something rather important.
“I mention it only in passing, but I don’t believe Morgan Creek has rights to THE ORIGINAL, only the so-called sequels.”
If this is the case, it looks like the original is safe and that we may simply have to endure more sequels. And if more sequels are in fact inevitable, hopefully the filmmakers behind the titles will take Trace’s advice to heart.
I mention it only in passing, but I don't believe
Morgan Creek has rights to THE ORIGINAL,
only the so-called sequels.
— William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) September 25, 2015
