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The Exorcist franchise spans multiple films based on William Peter Blatty’s novel and explores demonic possession, faith and exorcism rituals across several decades. This quiz tests knowledge of cast members, directors, plot details and production facts from the series. Questions range from the original 1973 film through later entries in the franchise.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the original 1973 film The Exorcist?

A. John Boorman
B. William Friedkin
C. William Peter Blatty
D. Francis Ford Coppola

Question 2: What is the name of the demon that possesses Regan MacNeil in the original film?

A. Valak
B. Lamashtu
C. Pazuzu
D. Asmodeus

Question 3: Which actor played Father Damien Karras in the 1973 film?

A. Max von Sydow
B. Jason Miller
C. Lee J. Cobb
D. William O’Malley

Question 4: In which year was The Exorcist III released?

A. 1987
B. 1990
C. 1993
D. 1985

Question 5: Who wrote the novel that served as the basis for the original film and its early sequels?

A. Stephen King
B. Ira Levin
C. William Peter Blatty
D. Peter Straub

Question 6: Which actress portrayed Regan MacNeil in the 1973 film?

A. Ellen Burstyn
B. Linda Blair
C. Mercedes McCambridge
D. Kitty Winn

Question 7: What is the title of the 1977 sequel directed by John Boorman?

A. The Exorcist II: The Heretic
B. Exorcist: The Beginning
C. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
D. The Exorcist III

Question 8: Which actor played Detective Lieutenant William Kinderman in both the original film and The Exorcist III?

A. George C. Scott
B. Lee J. Cobb
C. Brad Dourif
D. Nicol Williamson

Question 9: In the original film, which priest performs the exorcism alongside Father Karras?

A. Father Merrin
B. Father Dyer
C. Father O’Malley
D. Father Lancaster

Question 10: Who directed The Exorcist: Believer, released in 2023?

A. David Gordon Green
B. Mike Flanagan
C. Scott Derrickson
D. James Wan

Answers

  1. B. William Friedkin – William Friedkin directed the 1973 original. John Boorman directed the 1977 sequel, William Peter Blatty wrote the source novel and Francis Ford Coppola had no involvement.
  2. C. Pazuzu – Pazuzu is the Assyrian demon named in the film. Valak appears in The Conjuring series, while Lamashtu and Asmodeus are different mythological figures.
  3. B. Jason Miller – Jason Miller played Father Damien Karras. Max von Sydow played Father Merrin, Lee J. Cobb played Detective Kinderman and William O’Malley played Father Dyer.
  4. B. 1990 – The Exorcist III was released in 1990. The other years do not match the release date.
  5. C. William Peter Blatty – William Peter Blatty wrote the 1971 novel. The other authors wrote different horror works.
  6. B. Linda Blair – Linda Blair portrayed Regan MacNeil. Ellen Burstyn played Chris MacNeil, Mercedes McCambridge provided the demon voice and Kitty Winn played Sharon.
  7. A. The Exorcist II: The Heretic – John Boorman directed this 1977 sequel. The other titles belong to later or unrelated entries.
  8. B. Lee J. Cobb – Lee J. Cobb played Kinderman in the original. George C. Scott played the role in The Exorcist III, while Brad Dourif and Nicol Williamson had different parts.
  9. A. Father Merrin – Father Merrin, played by Max von Sydow, performs the exorcism with Father Karras. The other priests have supporting roles only.
  10. A. David Gordon Green – David Gordon Green directed The Exorcist: Believer. The other directors worked on different horror projects.

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