Fans can experience the terror ofThe Exorcist: Believerfrom home as the film is set to hit digital outlets tomorrow on October 24, according to a report fromVariety. The latest horror film arrives just in time for the spooky holiday season for $29.99, giving audiences the chance to receive some additional scares for Halloween.
Despite having debuted on the big screen only a few weeks ago, the film’s arrival on digital showcases a growing trend ofshorter theatrical windows, especially apparent with horror films. However, it likely won’t affect its box office prospects too much as the film has showcasedremarkable staying powerdespite facing an onslaught of competition. With a $400 million investment from Universal Pictures for anExorcisttrilogy, the film’s performance on digital will also be crucial to whether it will eventually pay off, and if there is still audience interest in the franchise.
Serving as a follow-up to the hit 1973 film that horrified an entire generation,The Exorcist: Believercenters on a group of parents whose daughters become possessed by a demonic entity, ready to bring terror and chaos into their lives. The film is helmed byBlumhouse’sHalloweentrilogydirectorDavid Gordon Greenand starsLeslie Odom Jr,Lidya Jewett,Olivia O’Neill,Jennifer Nettles,Norbert Leo Butz,Ann Dowd, andEllen Burstyn, who reprises her role as Chris MacNeil.
There is Still More in Store From the Hit Horror Franchise
The Exorcist: Believerdebuted in theaters earlier this month tonegative critical reception, in line with previous sequels to the original film. However, poor word-of-mouth won’t affect the franchise too much as a follow-up titledThe Exorcist: Deceiveris already in development and is expected to hit the big screen on July 19, 2025. Specific details remain under wraps for now, but an additional installment is also in the works and will round out the trilogy under Blumhouse; however, there is no word yet on when it will debut in theaters. Until then, fans can re-experience the terror of the latest installment whenThe Exorcist: Believerhits digital outlets tomorrow.
The Exorcist: Believerhaunts digitally on October 24. Check out the official trailer for the film below.
