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William peter blatty 19282017 wrote numerous novels and screenplays, and is best known for his megabestselling novel the exorcist. The book details the demonic possession of elevenyearold regan macneil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Jan, 2017 novelist, screenwriter and creator of the exorcist william peter blatty has sadly passed away. The exorcist by william blatty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The exorcist is a horror novel written by william peter blatty.
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He also wrote and directed the sequel the exorcist iii. William peter blatty, exorcist author, dead at 89 cbs news. Exorcist author william peter blatty on wmal 040315 youtube. The exorcist is a 1973 american supernaitural horrordrama film directit bi william friedkin, adaptit bi william peter blatty frae his 1971 novelle o the same name. William peter blatty, who both wrote the original 1971 novel the exorcist and the screenplay for its. William friedkin, who directed the also wellregarded 1973 film based on blattys book, broke the news on twitter, saying, william peter blatty, dear friend and brother who created the exorcist passed away yesterday.
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