Truly head-spinning news!
The man behind cinematics adaptations of DOCTOR SLEEP and GERALD’S GAME as well as original horrors HUSH and OCULUS – Mike Flanagan – is set to write, direct, and produce the next EXORCIST film for Blumhouse and Universal.
But this won’t be a sequel to 2023’s EXORCIST: BELIEVER, instead Flanagan will craft an all-new tale set in the universe inhabited by Pazuzu.
Flanagan said in a statement, “THE EXORCIST is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold, and terrifying within its universe. Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.”
“Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of THE EXORCIST and can’t wait for audiences to experience it,” said Jason Blum, Founder and CEO, Blumhouse.