How TAYLOR SWIFT is impacting Exorcist: The Believer

Unfortunately, movie and music fans aren't going to be granted their 'ExorSwift' dream this October.

Initially, the upcoming Excorcist: The Believer was set for release in cinemas on 13 October alongside the release of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie. Much like 'Barbenheimer', fans were looking forward to the double bill on the same day or the same weekend, but it won't be happening now as the upcoming Exorcist sequel has been moved forward a few days to avoid the clash.

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Producer Jason Blum confirmed the release date on Twitter, while also referencing a famous tune from Swift herself.

Look what you made me do.

The Exorcist: Believer moves to 10/6/23#TaylorWins— Jason Blum (@jason_blum) August 31, 2023

Exorcist: The Believer

In August of 2020, it was announced that Morgan Creek Entertainment would produce a new Exorcist movie that would serve as a direct sequel to the 1973 original.

The Exorcist told the story of a young girl, Regan, who is possessed by a demon and the impact the events have on her family as well as two priests who are recruited to help her.

It is widely regarded by many as a masterpiece and the greatest horror film of all time.

It takes a certain amount of bravery to make a new entry in the series following some poorly received follow-ups, but David Gordon Green helmed the project that stars Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn, who reprises her role as Regan's mother from the original.

Linda Blair has paid tribute to The Exorcist director William Friedkin, who passed away recently.

At the time, there was just as much outcry for The Exorcist due to its religious content as there was massive praise for the movie itself.

Blair was targeted for her role in the movie which some felt was blasphemous, which left a lasting impact on her life and career.

Even though she and Friedkin have had their disagreements in the past, with Blair blaming the director for her lifelong back issues which were catalysed by fault rigging on The Exorcist, she wrote a lengthy tribute to the man she describes as her "protector."