‘Boorman and the Devil’ Review: This Deep Dive Into How ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’ Spiraled Out of Control Deserves a Wide Release
IndieWire • 8/25/2026 – 8/26/2026
Summary
The documentary titled "Boorman and the Devil," directed by David Kittredge, explores the making of "Exorcist II: The Heretic." It is described as a true film lover's retrospective that delves into how the film spiraled out of control. The review suggests that the documentary deserves a wide release.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
55d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1326
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1326/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1326/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 55 days - proven survivor
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