Latest Linda Blair News
Joshua John Miller Was "Not Prepared For The Experience" Of Directing The Exorcism
Joshua John Miller was "not prepared for the experience" of directing a movie.The 49-year-old actor has taken the reins on 'The Exorcism' - which stars Russel Crowe and is inspired by the 1974 classic horror...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 June 2024
Linda Blair's Early 'Midlife Crisis' Led To Animal Activism
Linda Blair suffered a "midlife crisis" in her 20s.The 64-year-old actress shot to fame when she was just 14 years old thanks to her role as Regan in 1973 horror classic 'The Exorcist' and she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 December 2023
The Exorcist: Believer Director Says 'Shock Value' Isn't Necessary For Horror
'The Exorcist: Believer' director David Gordon Green says audiences have become “desensitised” to horror.The upcoming supernatural film is a direct sequel to the 1973 horror classic 'The Exorcist' in which Linda Blair starred as Regan...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2023
A 'Weird Energy' Haunted The Set Of The Exorcist: Believer
'The Exorcist: Believer' set was affected by a "weird energy" that influenced the horror movie.The upcoming supernatural film is a direct sequel to the 1973 horror classic 'The Exorcist' in which Linda Blair starred as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2023
Linda Blair Acted As Advisor On The Exorcist: Believer
'The Exorcist' star Linda Blair worked as a special advisor on new sequel 'The Exorcist: Believer'.The hotly anticipated horror movie from Blumhouse Productions acts as a direct sequel to the 1973 classic, in which Linda...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2023
The Exorcist Voted Scariest Movie Of All Time
'The Exorcist' has been voted the scariest movie of all time.The 1973 horror film - which was directed by William Friedkin and stars Linda Blair as demonically possessed12-year-old Regan MacNeil - has come top...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2022
Ellen Burstyn Asked For Scholarship Program As Part Of Exorcist Pay Deal
Ellen Burstyn only signed onto the new 'Exorcist' movie after film bosses agreed to set up a a scholarship program for young actors as part of her pay deal.The 89-year-old actress appeared in the original...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2022
Jamie Lee Curtis Wants Role In Exorcist Trilogy
Jamie Lee Curtis wants to voice the devil in the 'Exorcist' reboot.The 63-year-old actress is keen to reteam with her 'Halloween Kills' director David Gordon Green on his upcoming horror trilogy - which will star...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2021
Linda Blair Hasn't Been Asked To Reprise Her Exorcist Role For The Reboot
Linda Blair has not been asked to reprise her role as Regan MacNeil in the upcoming 'The Exorcist' reboot.The 62-year-old actress starred as a child possessed by a malevolent demon in the 1973 horror classic,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2021
Guillermo Del Toro Gave Police A Late-night Tour Of His Quirky Home
The Pan's Labyrinth director had to buy a second home next door to his Hollywood mansion when his prop collection overran his family's pad. The place is full of wacky movie memorabilia and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2015
The Exorcist Director Condemns Remake Plans
Oscar winner William Friedkin's iconic Hollywood horror is rumoured to be the latest movie in line for a modern makeover. However, Friedkin has come out in opposition to the remake. After...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
Slash Had A Teen Crush On 'Possessed' Linda Blair
The guitar great tells Fandango MovieClips' I Love Movies the 1973 horror movie had a lasting affect on him as a young film fan - and actress Blair became his first pin-up.He explains, "As a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2015
Rick Springfield Selling Hair For Charity
The Jessie's Girl singer made his debut as therapist Dr. Pitlor on Sunday night's (28Jun15) episode of True Detective in America, and he insists his new look is all him. Refusing to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2015
Khloe Kardashian To Judge On Drag Queen Show
Khloe Kardashian will appear as a guest judge on a drag queen TV talent show. The 29-year-old beauty has announced she will be starring in the upcoming sixth season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 January 2014
Barbara Marshall To Pen Exorcism Diaries
'Exorcism Diaries' has landed a screenwriter.Barbara Marshall has signed on to pen Summit Entertainment's upcoming horror movie, which is loosely based on Mark Opsasnick's book 'The Real Story Behind The Exorcist: A Study of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 April 2013
No Trick, Just Treats: Your Top 5 Horror Films For Halloween 2012
Is the thought of sharpening your elbows to grab the last palette of over-priced face paint at the local supermarket is simply too much to handle? Do you need a DVD to put on REALLY...
By Hayley Avron on 31 October 2012
'The Exorcist' Actress Linda Blair Discusses Her Relationship With Rick James
Academy Award nominated actress, Linda Blair, has taken time to talk about her relationship with musician Rick James during the 1980s, in the years since his passing. During her talk, Blair confessed how the relationship...
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 September 2011
Blair's Animal Sanctuary Saved By Cowell
Actress LINDA BLAIR has music mogul SIMON COWELL to thank for saving her cash-strapped animal shelter after he donated $30,000 (£20,000) to keep the centre open.In recent years, the Exorcist star has dedicated her life...
By WENN on 08 October 2009
Linda Blair Hates Exorcist's Curse
Actress LINDA BLAIR is convinced her leading role in THE EXORCIST left her cursed, because she has struggled to make it as an adult star after finding fame aged just 14. The 47-year-old, who played...
By WENN on 09 November 2006
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