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“The Exorcist”: Did You Experience Last Night’s Shocking Twist?!
We promised a mind-blowing twist, didn’t we?
FOX’s “The Exorcist” has been nothing but incredibly impressive so far, and last night’s “Chapter Five: Through My Most Grievous Fault” was a game-changer not just for the show, but also for the franchise universe it takes place in. We encourage you to watch for yourself before reading any further, so don’t say we didn’t warn you about spoilers.
Early on in the series, the events of William Friedkin’s The Exorcist were referenced, but aside from that passing mention, the show has had no actual connection to the film franchise. But that all changed in “Chapter Five,” which culminated with the mother of the possessed Casey Rance dropping a MASSIVE bombshell.
During a conversation with Father Tomas, Angela Rance (Geena Davis) revealed that she too was possessed as a child… in the 1970s… in Washington, DC. In the wake of the horrifying experience, she told Tomas, she was forced to change her name. Yes, Angela Rance revealed that she is none other than… Regan MacNeil.
I repeat: Geena Davis plays an adult Regan MacNeil in “The Exorcist.”
Furthermore, the episode ended with Regan’s mother, Chris MacNeil, arriving on the scene.
Prior to tonight, we had NO IDEA that “The Exorcist” was a direct continuation of the 1973 film, and you just have to admire the show’s restraint in waiting to tell us. Needless to say, it just became the most must-watch horror series on television, and the stakes for the next five episodes have just been raised considerably.
Well played, FOX. Well played.
“The Exorcist” returns Friday, November 4th.
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war, but it was a cheerful illustrator from England who helped to define the terrifying war-torn imagery that inspired what we now know as Grimdark (a hybrid genre combining horror with sci-fi/fantasy).
Unfortunately for fans of Warhammer 40,000, Trench Crusade and countless other sources of Grimdark thrills, veteran artist John Blanche passed away this week after struggling with health issues for the past few years.
While the artist retired back in 2023, he leaves us with an enormous legacy of iconic artwork that continues to inspire gamers and storytellers around the world to this very day.
The news is especially gloomy as it was only last year that Daniel Lowman and Napoleon Dynamite himself Jon Heder released The Grim & the Dark: The Search for John Blanche, a documentary following Heder’s exploration of the Grimdark genre culminating in a heartwarming encounter with Blanche in his own home.
Below is one of my favorite pieces by Blanche, his highly influential depiction of Warhammer 40k’s God-Emperor of Mankind on his Golden Throne.
We send our deepest condolences to John Blanche’s family, friends, and fans.
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