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| Author: | David [ Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The Exorcist (Fox) |
 This serialized adaptation of the iconic horror novel and film debuts on Fox on Friday, September 23rd. The cast includes Ben Daniels (House of Cards, Flesh and Bone) and Geena Davis. Who knows how long will last considering it is Fox, etc., etc., but I am a big enough fan of the cast and the source material to give this a chance. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I read the script a few months back and actually really liked it. There's a cool twist at the end of the pilot I didn't see coming. I'll be tuning in. |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
Horror show on FOX? Gone in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... |
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| Author: | Libs [ Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
_axiom wrote: Horror show on FOX? Gone in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Not to mention it's a horror show on Fridays. Has Fox once been successful with that since The X-Files aired on Fridays in the mid 90s before moving to Sundays? |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
But I feel like ratings standards are so low, maybe it'll be fine on Fridays as long as it gets 2-3 million viewers. That's what Scream Queens was getting and we're close to the Season 2 premiere for that. |
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| Author: | Algren [ Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
Geena Davis, cool. Not seen her for what seems like an eternity (apart from those Variety interviews with Susan Sarandon where she said nothing). |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
OK pilot. A bit all over the place story wise, the flow was a bit off. But it ain't a disaster as it could've been looking at previous attempts to serialize movies. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
This was really good and impeccably directed. They did a good job of establishing an atmospheric tone, and Alfonso Herrera (Hernando!) and Geena Davis were fantastic. |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
thompsoncory wrote: impeccably directed. For a guy who watches lots of stuff (so supposedly could tell good directing from mediocre to bad) you sure do like to throw glowing reviews all around. |
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| Author: | David [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I enjoy this. The acting is compelling, particularly by Ben Daniels. It has genuine, eerie atmosphere. So far, it is an intelligent, well-crafted continuation of the brand. The first season may end up the best Exorcist story since the original Friedkin film, topping movie number three. I wish the ratings were stronger. |
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| Author: | Algren [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
Does it try to shock? |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
It's pretty much by the numbers exorcism story so far. No shocks (story wise, scene wise) whatsoever. The second episode was a bit boring IMHO. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I find it excellent so far. I'm not sure why it's failing. I think its worst enemy is its own fanbase. The only people genuinely interested in a show like this won't give it a chance because The Exorcist is a beloved film and remakes/reboots/re-whatever are generally viewed as mediocre. This and Bates Motel prove that TV continuations or adaptations are superior to feature film remakes or sequels for these old franchises. |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Sun Oct 23, 2016 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I thought the twist was excellent. I only wish the show as a whole was a bit better. |
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| Author: | neo_wolf [ Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
Its an entertaining show, not scary but entertaining , i think if it were on netflix or any of the premium channels it could have been so much more and resemble the film a bit, but its more like supernatural than The Exorcist. |
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| Author: | _axiom [ Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
This show has good ideas, but the execution is trash and terrible. The last episode was boring and predictable, but the last scene was great. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I'm surprised at the reaction on here for the show. I kind of love it. It's not breaking new ground, but I think it's a solid miniseries continuation of a flawed franchise. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
This is on my list to catch up on over the holidays. Have heard great things. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
thompsoncory wrote: This is on my list to catch up on over the holidays. Have heard great things. I really enjoy it. Everyone involved is strong and it's a nice addition to the Exorcist franchise. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
Mister Ecks wrote: thompsoncory wrote: This is on my list to catch up on over the holidays. Have heard great things. I really enjoy it. Everyone involved is strong and it's a nice addition to the Exorcist franchise. Everyone I know who watches it loves it and the writeups about it especially lately have been really positive. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Jan 01, 2017 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
I've been binging this over the weekend. On episode 9 now. It's pretty good and the acting is strong across the board, and the twists have been really cool and unexpected. The one storyline I just do not care about at all is the snoozefest romance between Tomas and Jessica. It's so boring and drags the show down. Geena Davis is bringing it though. Love the family storylines. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Exorcist (Fox) |
The finale was good. Wrapped things up very nicely. I assume the second season if this goes another year would focus on Tomas and Marcus tackling another case, since I don't see where they could go with the Regan and her family storyline. That's kind of a shame, since the religious stuff was probably the least engaging thing about this show in my opinion. This show is a perfect quick binge-watch too. |
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