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R.I.P. ‘Ghostbusters’ Actor David Margulies Passes Away at 78

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8 years ago

January 12, 2016

More sad news to report as David Margulies has passed away at 78, according to his agent Mary Harden.

Margulies is probably best known to horror fans for his role as the mayor of New York City in both Ghostbusters films. He also play Gil Hurn in the “Tales From the Darkside” episode “Distant Signals”. I also personally loved him as the Doctor in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

An accomplished actor on Broadway, Margulies’ career stretched for over four decades and ranged from horror to mystery, drama to comedy. We send our condolences to his friends and family.

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Dan Stevens and Al Pacino Starring in Exorcism Horror Movie ‘The Ritual’

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3 mins ago

April 23, 2024

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Pictured: Dan Stevens in 'The Guest'

Dan Stevens is everywhere lately, from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to Abigail and the upcoming Cuckoo. We’re not complaining. Up next? He’s starring in horror movie The Ritual.

Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have both joined the cast of the upcoming exorcism horror movie from XYZ Films and director David Midell, Variety reports this afternoon.

Based on a true story, the film “follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) — who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.”

Variety details, “The film is an authentic portrayal of Emma Schmidt, an American woman whose demonic possession culminated in harrowing exorcisms. Her case remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history.”

David Midell and Enrico Natale wrote the screenplay for The Ritual.

XYZ Films is planning to release the horror film theatrically in 2025.