EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC
Summary
Matt Gourley and Paul Rust discuss *Exorcist II: The Heretic*, praising its unique 70s production design while critiquing its bizarre narrative and Richard Burton’s reserved performance. They compare the film to John Boorman’s *Zardoz* and debate whether it would be a cult classic if not for its sequel status. The episode also features banter about Mark Maron’s podcast and a promotion for their Patreon content.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Podcast housekeeping and Patreon
Production design and the glass house
Director John Boorman's style
Richard Burton's performance
Louise Fletcher and supporting cast
Comparison to the first Exorcist
Plot confusion and Pazuzu lore
Ethiopia sequence and James Earl Jones
Ending analysis and final thoughts
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