The Exorcist

For millions of readers, William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist remains the most terrifying novel ever written; and the film - written by Blatty and directed by William Friedkin - is still, 50 years after it was first released, one of the most shocking films ever made . . .

First published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. This edition, polished and expanded by the author, includes new dialogue, a new character and a chilling new extended scene, provides an unforgettable reading experience that has lost none of its power to shock and continues to thrill and terrify new readers.