Boorman and the Devil (2026)

Surviving cast members, fellow directors, and film critics weigh in on the legend of John Boorman, tracing his bold directorial arc and the chaotic, ill-fated shoot of *Exorcist II: The Heretic*. This engrossing documentary dissects the sequel’s spectacular downfall—both at the box office and with reviewers—while revealing how that very disaster reshaped Hollywood’s approach to sequels and creative control. Ultimately, it becomes a powerful meditation on artistic courage, arguing that true innovation demands the nerve to risk spectacular failure.