Every artist has his demon.
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Genres: Documentary
Cast: John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante, Simon Abrams, Linda Blair, Garrett Brown
Status: Released
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