The Exorcist III
A haunted Georgetown homicide investigation uncovers a disturbing link between a resurrected serial-killer identity, a catatonic inmate, and demonic possession.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- haunting
- cerebral
- paranoid
- late night horror
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics generally regard it as an unusually literary and restrained horror sequel with several highly effective scares, though its convoluted plot and uneven execution prevent full success.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lieutenant Kinderman follows a series of ritualistic murders while tracing their connection to the Gemini Killer and Patient X.
The film is notably talky and reflective, with extended conversations about identity, evil, faith, and possession.
Priests, exorcism, demonic possession, and questions of spiritual evil shape both the investigation and the institutional setting.
The Gemini Killer's signature killings and possible connection to an unholy force drive the central mystery.
Films like The Exorcist III, and why
The Exorcist
literary supernatural horror, investigative structure, religious dread, and restrained psychological tension
Se7en
serial killer investigation shaped by Catholic themes, grim atmosphere, and intellectual horror
Angel Heart
police procedural mystery fused with occult menace, disturbing imagery, and ominous religious themes
The Silence of the Lambs
talkative psychological horror with institutional settings, identity uncertainty, and sudden scares
Movie Details
- Director
- William Peter Blatty
- Release Date
- 1990-08-17
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (900)
Cast
- George C. Scott
- Ed Flanders
- Brad Dourif
- Jason Miller
- Nicol Williamson
- Scott Wilson
- Nancy Fish
- George DiCenzo
- Don Gordon
- Lee Richardson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Exorcist III about?
- A haunted Georgetown homicide investigation uncovers a disturbing link between a resurrected serial-killer identity, a catatonic inmate, and demonic possession.
- What is The Exorcist III like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Exorcist III as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Exorcist III violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Exorcist III as graphic.
- What did critics think of The Exorcist III?
- Critics generally regard it as an unusually literary and restrained horror sequel with several highly effective scares, though its convoluted plot and uneven execution prevent full success.
- Which films are like The Exorcist III?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist, Se7en, Angel Heart, and The Silence of the Lambs.
- How long is The Exorcist III?
- The Exorcist III runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Exorcist III?
- In United States, The Exorcist III streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
