Question 1

Why was the film originally titled 'Legion' but released as 'The Exorcist III'?

Accepted Answer

William Peter Blatty wanted the title 'Legion' like his novel, but producers chose 'The Exorcist III' for commercial reasons, despite the story having no exorcisms.

Question 2

Who was originally considered to direct before William Peter Blatty took over?

Accepted Answer

John Carpenter was offered the directorial role but backed out when he realized Blatty wanted to direct it himself.

Question 3

Why did George C. Scott replace Lee J. Cobb as Lieutenant Kinderman?

Accepted Answer

Lee J. Cobb, who played Kinderman in the original film, died in 1976, so George C. Scott was cast after being impressed by Blatty's screenplay.

Question 4

What shocking event shatters Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world in the story?

Accepted Answer

On the 15th anniversary of Father Damien Karras' exorcism, a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified.

Question 5

Which actor played an angel in a dream sequence?

Accepted Answer

Fabio appears as an angel in a dream sequence.

Question 6

Why was the film originally titled 'Legion' and why did it become 'The Exorcist III'?

Accepted Answer

William Peter Blatty wanted the title 'Legion' like his novel, but producers chose 'The Exorcist III' for commercial reasons, despite the story having no exorcisms.

Question 7

Who was originally considered to direct before William Peter Blatty took over?

Accepted Answer

John Carpenter was offered the directorial role but backed out when he realized Blatty wanted to direct it himself.

Question 8

Why was George C. Scott cast as Lieutenant Kinderman instead of Lee J. Cobb?

Accepted Answer

Lee J. Cobb, who played Kinderman in the original, died in 1976, so George C. Scott was cast after being impressed by Blatty's screenplay.

Question 9

What unusual cameo appears in a dream sequence?

Accepted Answer

Fabio appears as an angel in a dream sequence.

Question 10

What tragic event shatters Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world on the fifteenth anniversary of Father Damien Karras' exorcism?

Accepted Answer

A boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified, shattering Kinderman's world.

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