The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff

The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff
My Rating: ★★★★★

I received a copy from Kensington Books, Citadel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re a fan of The Exorcist books, films, or TV show, this is the book for you! Inside, you will find a lot of interesting information about its entire legacy beginning with the inspiration for the book. I have actually never read the book, but I’ve seen the movies as well as the TV show and loved them. There was some very interesting information throughout the book. I knew some of it, but I definitely didn’t know all of it! I never did see the rerelease of the first movie that is, essentially, the writer’s cut. However, the scenes that were added back into the film are explained in detail along with the general comments made about them. I can see why the cuts had been made at the time of its original release, though I understand why the author wasn’t exactly happy about those cuts.

I was a big fan of the TV show back when it was on, so it was particularly interesting to read a little about what went on behind the scenes, especially because I hadn’t learned about it before. It was interesting and it is a little sad to think about how it would’ve done if it was a show picked up by a streaming network over cable TV. The first season, in particular, was spectacular. Season two was pretty good up until a certain point before it just suddenly dove straight down a hill. However, overall, the show was very good and I never would’ve guessed how rushed they felt getting the first season going.

All in all, this is a very interesting read. I think that if you are a huge fan who knows a lot about The Exorcist Legacy, there may not be much new information for you to learn while reading this. However, I think most fans will find it an enjoyable and interesting read!