Dominion (US - DVD R1)
We have the first details on the Paul Schrader Exorcist movie
Title: Dominion
Starring: Clara Bellar
Released: 25th October 2005
SRP: $24.98
Warner has announced the long awaited Paul Schrader directed film Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist which stars the likes of Clara Bellar, Gabriel Mann and Stellan Skarsgard. The film traces the story of Father Lankester Merrin back to his first encounter with the Devil in post-WW II Africa. The disc will be available to own from the 25th October, and priced at around $24.98. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extra material will include an audio commentary with the director, a selection of deleted scenes, and a stills gallery. Art is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Clara Bellar
Released: 25th October 2005
SRP: $24.98
Further Details
Warner has announced the long awaited Paul Schrader directed film Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist which stars the likes of Clara Bellar, Gabriel Mann and Stellan Skarsgard. The film traces the story of Father Lankester Merrin back to his first encounter with the Devil in post-WW II Africa. The disc will be available to own from the 25th October, and priced at around $24.98. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extra material will include an audio commentary with the director, a selection of deleted scenes, and a stills gallery. Art is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
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Yes I suppose it is. I think the Exorcist: The Beginning was terrible beyond words but here's hoping Mr Schrader gives us some character development for Merrin. Harlin seemed happy to give the lead character a back seat to make room for CGI Hyenas. Yuk
Deleted scenes? Isn't this whole movie basically a deleted scene?
Did this movie came out in theaters?
Audio commentary- oh, yeah!
Quote: Originally posted by andy zipper
Don't forget Cliffhanger, that was awesome too !!
Well, if we're going to include other decent Harlin films, I'll throw in a little seen action film: "The Long Kiss Goodnight" Written by Lethal Weapon's Shane Black, it was ridiculed by many a critic upon release. But you know, things that the film did then that drove reviewers nuts (female action lead, over-the-top action scenes, sadistic villains, foul-mouthed but quotable dialog, etc.) are now the norm. To me, it makes for a fun, wild ride of a 90's film. And, it has a decent cast to boot: then wife to director Geena Davis, the great Samuel L., Brian Cox, David Morse, Craig Bierko. Oh, well.
Don't forget Cliffhanger, that was awesome too !!
Well, if we're going to include other decent Harlin films, I'll throw in a little seen action film: "The Long Kiss Goodnight" Written by Lethal Weapon's Shane Black, it was ridiculed by many a critic upon release. But you know, things that the film did then that drove reviewers nuts (female action lead, over-the-top action scenes, sadistic villains, foul-mouthed but quotable dialog, etc.) are now the norm. To me, it makes for a fun, wild ride of a 90's film. And, it has a decent cast to boot: then wife to director Geena Davis, the great Samuel L., Brian Cox, David Morse, Craig Bierko. Oh, well.
Quote: Originally posted by Ray Waterway
Hells yes, i would LOVE to see a special edition of "The Exorcist III"! It's extremely underrated and underseen, and i would definitely like a version with not only the teaser that they put on the barebones disc, but a full trailer as well...
I'll second that. The only true, good sequel to that classic, directed by the source's author, W.P. Blatty. It's an much underrated film, with a very good cast. Although, I'd love to see if a Director's Cut of the film could be made. If you read the book this film is based on, "Legion", you know that the studio pushed the author to include additional scenes that were never in the book--and that didn't quite work compared to the rest of the film. Just don't get me started on the reverse gold standard for sequels: Exorcist II - The Heretic. I truly despised that one.
Hells yes, i would LOVE to see a special edition of "The Exorcist III"! It's extremely underrated and underseen, and i would definitely like a version with not only the teaser that they put on the barebones disc, but a full trailer as well...
I'll second that. The only true, good sequel to that classic, directed by the source's author, W.P. Blatty. It's an much underrated film, with a very good cast. Although, I'd love to see if a Director's Cut of the film could be made. If you read the book this film is based on, "Legion", you know that the studio pushed the author to include additional scenes that were never in the book--and that didn't quite work compared to the rest of the film. Just don't get me started on the reverse gold standard for sequels: Exorcist II - The Heretic. I truly despised that one.
the fact they have stuck a commentary on for such a well talked about film has made sure that i will purchase this one........wonderful!!!!
Quote: Originally posted by Tom Woodward
We've now added a back cover shot that confirms the addition of a director commentary.
That commentary should really be something. However, I am only *vaguely* interested in seeing this movie.
We've now added a back cover shot that confirms the addition of a director commentary.
That commentary should really be something. However, I am only *vaguely* interested in seeing this movie.
Quote: Originally posted by Fabricio De Zuasnabar
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT
Easy on the capslock. And the excitement.
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT
Easy on the capslock. And the excitement.
I'd love to see the original version of the film, without that tacked-on exorcism. Unfortunately, that cut lacks Jason Miller as Father Karras 
Exorcist III
Hells yes, i would LOVE to see a special edition of "The Exorcist III"! It's extremely underrated and underseen, and i would definitely like a version with not only the teaser that they put on the barebones disc, but a full trailer as well. Even just putting an audio commentary and a featurette on it would warrant me chucking my old disc. I just watched it the other day and enjoyed it immensely.
Dominion.
SO, EHICH ONE IS THE BEST?
EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
OR
DOMINION: A PREQUEL TO THE EXORCIST????
EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
OR
DOMINION: A PREQUEL TO THE EXORCIST????
The back cover is okay. I would also like to see a special edition of the third Exorcist. I actually did like that one.
I like the back cover.
Quote: Originally posted by stanton heck
Does anybody out there want to see a special edition of Exorcist III
Yes. Beyond that, I think WB should re-title the film "Legion," as it should be. Legion: Sequel to the Exorcist would go along nicely with Dominion as book-ends to the original film.
Does anybody out there want to see a special edition of Exorcist III
Yes. Beyond that, I think WB should re-title the film "Legion," as it should be. Legion: Sequel to the Exorcist would go along nicely with Dominion as book-ends to the original film.
We've now added a back cover shot that confirms the addition of a director commentary.
exorcist
Does anybody out there want to see a special edition of Exorcist III
I don't know if I will pick this up or not. I picked up a used copy of the Harlin version, and I will probably do the same here. I still can't understand why $100 million was spent on this project by the time the second version was completed. It is a horror movie. Very few horror films have ever made more than that.
I don't know. I've heard bad things about how it's not scary, but I think that a character study might do this movie some good. I didn't put any money forth to see the Harlin version, because any movie that doesn't even get screened for critics in advance is not worth my time in seeing. I heard from a few people that saw it that it was an awful excuse for a movie. I'll bet they're right, but I won't be seeing for myself.
This was terrible. The cow scene made me LOL.
No exorcist is better than III!
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Quote: Originally posted by roger yip
Heres what Roger Ebert had to say about the film:
"A milestone in movie history."
I just read the review and when he said that, he meant that the history of the movie must be a first in Hollywood.
Heres what Roger Ebert had to say about the film:
"A milestone in movie history."
I just read the review and when he said that, he meant that the history of the movie must be a first in Hollywood.
Quote: Originally posted by Garth D
Well, I haven't read that, but i HAVE read the quotes about Caleb Carr not being happy that Paul Schrader massively rewrote the script Carr wrote with Wisher, so I don't know how accurate a measure that script would be of the final product.
Carr's a whiner. He's also said the only thing he maintained from William Wisher's original draft (which I also have), titled Exorcist: Dominion, was the Nazi opening scene, and that most definitely isn't true either.
Well, I haven't read that, but i HAVE read the quotes about Caleb Carr not being happy that Paul Schrader massively rewrote the script Carr wrote with Wisher, so I don't know how accurate a measure that script would be of the final product.
Carr's a whiner. He's also said the only thing he maintained from William Wisher's original draft (which I also have), titled Exorcist: Dominion, was the Nazi opening scene, and that most definitely isn't true either.
Judging Schrader's superb offering depends on various factors - mostly on the viewer's IQ.
Quote: Originally posted by Fabricio De Zuasnabar
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT
Yeah i know what you mean. What about the new Batman set it also comes out in october. House of Wax, Alias S4, Saw uncut, Point Pleasant, Elektra D.Cut. You name it. Guess i have to save
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT
Yeah i know what you mean. What about the new Batman set it also comes out in october. House of Wax, Alias S4, Saw uncut, Point Pleasant, Elektra D.Cut. You name it. Guess i have to save
Quote: Originally posted by Matt Thompson
Good on you, mate. I was more referring to the Exorcist 4:1 draft by Caleb Carr and William Wisher. If you can find that one on the internet, let me know.
Well, I haven't read that, but i HAVE read the quotes about Caleb Carr not being happy that Paul Schrader massively rewrote the script Carr wrote with Wisher, so I don't know how accurate a measure that script would be of the final product.
Good on you, mate. I was more referring to the Exorcist 4:1 draft by Caleb Carr and William Wisher. If you can find that one on the internet, let me know.
Well, I haven't read that, but i HAVE read the quotes about Caleb Carr not being happy that Paul Schrader massively rewrote the script Carr wrote with Wisher, so I don't know how accurate a measure that script would be of the final product.
Quote: Originally posted by Con Air
Yeah, I've read fake scripts on the internet too.
Good on you, mate. I was more referring to the Exorcist 4:1 draft by Caleb Carr and William Wisher. If you can find that one on the internet, let me know.
Yeah, I've read fake scripts on the internet too.
Good on you, mate. I was more referring to the Exorcist 4:1 draft by Caleb Carr and William Wisher. If you can find that one on the internet, let me know.
Quote: Originally posted by Matt Thompson
Considering the script I've read, I find myself doubting that.
Yeah, I've read fake scripts on the internet too.
Considering the script I've read, I find myself doubting that.
Yeah, I've read fake scripts on the internet too.
Quote: Originally posted by Fabricio De Zuasnabar
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT Just October 25 my shelf is gonna be full (House of Wax, this, Bewitched, Land of the Dead, Melinda and Melinda)
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT Just October 25 my shelf is gonna be full (House of Wax, this, Bewitched, Land of the Dead, Melinda and Melinda)
Quote: Originally posted by roger yip
I guess its a hate it or love it type of thing.
From what I understand, a lot of it depends on what kind of movie you expect when you see it. I've read reviews that said it was a terrible horror movie and not scary at all. At the same time, I've read reviews that say it's an amazing study of a character who has lost his faith.
From what I've read though, it's not a typical horror movie, more of a dark drama. There is very little of what we normally associate with a horror film.
I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it.
I guess its a hate it or love it type of thing.
From what I understand, a lot of it depends on what kind of movie you expect when you see it. I've read reviews that said it was a terrible horror movie and not scary at all. At the same time, I've read reviews that say it's an amazing study of a character who has lost his faith.
From what I've read though, it's not a typical horror movie, more of a dark drama. There is very little of what we normally associate with a horror film.
I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it.
Quote: Originally posted by tom normandy
not needed. Its not much different from the other version...
Considering the script I've read, I find myself doubting that.
not needed. Its not much different from the other version...
Considering the script I've read, I find myself doubting that.
OCTOBER WILL BE A FULLY LOADED MONTH, MY SHELF WILL BE ALSO LOADED WITH COOL DVDs!!! I CAN'T WAIT
not needed. Its not much different from the other version...
Don't forget Cliffhanger, that was awesome too !!
Maybe they nees to release both in a cheap box set together
I am a big fan of William Peter Blatty's original novel and William Friedkin's film adaptation of "The Exorcist." Both deliver first-class chills even today. I am glad that the studio is finally allowing Paul Schrader's version of the prequel to see the light of day. I haven't liked any of the sequels in this franchise but I have respect for some of Mr. Schraders other work so I will definitely be picking this one up.
Hopefully this was better than the Renny Harlin verison cause lets face it Renny Harlin has did a lot of bad movies except for Die Hard 2, I'll give him that cause that was a awesome movie.
Quote: Originally posted by Gabriel Powers
What are you, a sadist?
Well, I love both A) Bad movies and B) Alternate versions of movies, so this sounds like killing 2 birds with one stone...
What are you, a sadist?
Well, I love both A) Bad movies and B) Alternate versions of movies, so this sounds like killing 2 birds with one stone...
Quote: Originally posted by BK G
I haven't seen either, so I'm looking forward to being able to compare both.
What are you, a sadist?
I haven't seen either, so I'm looking forward to being able to compare both.
What are you, a sadist?
Quote: Originally posted by David Blackwell
I want to see this movie even though I haven't seen the Harlin version either.Don't bother seeing the Harlin version.
I want to see this movie even though I haven't seen the Harlin version either.Don't bother seeing the Harlin version.
I want to see this movie even though I haven't seen the Harlin version either.
nice cover though. I do agree the film should have an audio commentary
nice cover though. I do agree the film should have an audio commentary
RottenTomatoes scores:
The Beginning -- 10% (3.5/10)
Dominion -- 25% (4.7/10)
So don't expect a revelation of a film.
The Beginning -- 10% (3.5/10)
Dominion -- 25% (4.7/10)
So don't expect a revelation of a film.
I hated the Exorcist: Beginning, but I heard this was better than the original Beginning
Looking forward to it
The original "the Exorcist" is on my top ten all time favorite movies list...the sequels are hit or miss at best but I'm really looking forward to seeing this as Schrader's an interesting director and I'm sure it'll be worth a look. The Renny Harlin version was ok but instantly forgettable.
I haven't seen either, so I'm looking forward to being able to compare both.
Heres what Roger Ebert had to say about the film:
"A milestone in movie history. Not a "director's cut" but a different director and a different film. It's a strong, true, and intelligent film that kept me facinated and terrified from beginning to end."
I guess its a hate it or love it type of thing.
"A milestone in movie history. Not a "director's cut" but a different director and a different film. It's a strong, true, and intelligent film that kept me facinated and terrified from beginning to end."
I guess its a hate it or love it type of thing.
I sure hated the Harlin version. But then I'm not a fan of the series in general so I don't know if I would like this one either. I might give it a rent at some point.
More Harlin haters, blah blah blah. I found that both versions sucked, myself.
This version was great. Made up for all the mistakes of the past Exorcist films.
And it's a HELL of a lot better than that piece of garbage done by Renny Harlin.
And it's a HELL of a lot better than that piece of garbage done by Renny Harlin.
IF THERE WAS A CASE FOR COMMENTARYS
I do not know if this is a bad movie or not. I have not seen it and I do not know who has. For those of you who don't know This movie was dumped by the studio and so they made another "Exorcist Movie" that was released last year. Now I would love a documentary on why the studo dumped this movie. I would like to see the director and producers talk about this. It is nice that there will be an audio comentary with the director. Let's see if he talks about the movie on the commentary or about studio dumping this!
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