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Ben and Steve's Video StoreAuthor: Steve Clark & Ben Sawyer
Join Ben and Steve every month as they open their new video store. They will review the latest at home movie releases, as well as other regular features such as the Bargain Bin, Genre of the month, Trailer of the month, the Disturbed Ward and much more! If you want a membership card, contact us! Language: en Genres: Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Bonus Episode Seven: William Peter Blatty's Faith Trilogy, Part Three: The Exorcist III/Legion
Episode 42
Monday, 18 August, 2025
In this special bonus episode of Ben and Steve's video store, Steve Clark and Ben Sawyer conclude their deep dive into William Peter Blatty's Faith Trilogy with a detailed discussion of The Exorcist III: Legion. The episode begins with a captivating introduction to the 1990 film, touching on its origins, plot, and key themes. The hosts explore Blatty's nuanced take on good, evil, and faith, and provide insights into the creative and production challenges, including studio interference and the casting choices of Jason Miller and Brad Dourif. They also examine changes made during reshoots, the film's mixed initial reception, and how it has gained appreciation over the years. The episode discusses the enduring impact of Blatty's work on modern psychological horror. This engaging analysis is a must-listen for fans of the trilogy and the horror genre. 00:00 Introduction to The Exorcist III 00:33 Welcome to Ben and Steve's Video Store 02:47 Discussing The Exorcist III 04:02 Personal Experiences with The Exorcist III 09:01 Behind the Scenes and Production Insights 22:43 The Relationship Between Kinderman and Father Dyer 37:42 Casting Choices and Performances 41:46 Nods to The Exorcist and Character Analysis 42:13 The Significance of the Letter 'K' 43:11 Deleted Prologue and Documentary Insights 43:48 Eerie Scenes and Jump Scares 44:26 The Laugh and Its Implications 46:19 Kinderman's Investigation and Theories 49:46 Theatrical vs. Legion Cut 52:55 Gemini Killer's Monologues and Possessions 01:05:57 Dr. Temple and The Hanged Man Motif 01:17:07 Themes of Faith and Belief 01:20:45 Debating the Exorcism Scene 01:22:19 The Argument of Faith in the Trilogy 01:23:50 Kinderman's Struggle and Faith 01:24:33 Theological Themes and Lucifer's Role 01:25:28 The Big Bang and Human Struggle 01:25:43 The Exorcist Movies and Free Will 01:28:27 Marketing and Misrepresentation 01:32:15 The Ending of Exorcist III 01:32:19 The Exorcism Sequence 01:49:12 Final Thoughts and Reflections You can find/contact the show in the following ways: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenStevesVideoStore/?modal=admin_todo_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benandstevesvideostore/?hl=en Threads: https://threads.net/t/@benandstevesvideostore You can email the show at benandstevesvideostore@gmail.com if you have any suggestions for future Disturbed Ward entries, or Bargain Bin of the month choices. If you want to track how many movies you've seen that we've been talking about since we opened the store, check out the show's Letterboxd list on Steve's page: https://letterboxd.com/spclark14/list/ben-steves-video-store/ Please leave us a 5-star review on your pod platform of choice to help our store find more customers, we do appreciate it! We'll be opening again very soon, but please remember to return your rentals and make sure your tapes are rewound, or you will be fined. Please note that we do not intend copyright infringement in any part of this podcast, it is purely for entertainment purposes. This episode was edited by the team at PodVox Studios, a business that offers podcast editing, video editing and voiceovers for businesses, brands and content creators. Check out https://podvoxstudios.com/ for more details.
