The “Exorcist” universe is set to expand with a “radical new take” on the classic horror film, helmed by visionary filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for “Doctor Sleep” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
Flanagan will write, direct, and produce this new iteration for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. “The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker,” Flanagan said. “It’s an honor to try something fresh, bold, and terrifying within its universe. Reuniting with Blumhouse, where I’ve made some of my favorite work, makes this even more exciting.”
The new “Exorcist” movie will be produced by Flanagan’s longtime collaborator Trevor Macy (on behalf of Intrepid Pictures) and Flanagan himself under his new Red Room Pictures banner. John Scherer will also contribute on behalf of Intrepid. This marks Flanagan’s fourth collaboration with Blumhouse, following “Oculus” (2013), “Hush” (2016), and “Ouija: Origin of Evil” (2016), all of which were produced by Macy.
Notably, Flanagan’s film will be an entirely new story, not a sequel to 2023’s “The Exorcist: Believer,” directed by David Gordon Green. Although Green had planned a trilogy, including “The Exorcist: Deceiver” set for 2025, he exited the franchise in January after “Believer” grossed $137 million globally but received mixed reviews.
“Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans, and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse,” said Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse. “I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of ‘The Exorcist’ and can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”
David Robinson, chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek, added, “It’s an honor to be working with Mike. I think his vision for this franchise will stun audiences worldwide. I couldn’t be more excited to be working with him, Trevor, Jason, and the entire Blumhouse team.”
Flanagan and Macy, as well as Intrepid and Red Room, are represented by WME. Flanagan is also represented by VanderKloot Law, and Macy by Reder & Feig.
