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Post about any general current events to do with William Peter Blatty, "The Ninth Configuration" & "Legion".

Discuss the very first incarnation of "The Ninth Configuration" that appeared in 1966 as "Twinkle, Twinkle, "Killer" Kane".

Discuss the 1978 re-worked version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, "Killer" Kane," which would subsequently become the basis for the film.

The 1980 cult classic.

Discuss the 2001 limited paperback screenplay released via ScreenPress Books, featuring an introduction and commentary throughout by Mark Kermode.

Discuss the 1983 official sequel to "The Exorcist," which would later become William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist III".

In 1990 William Peter Blatty finally got to direct his official sequel to "The Exorcist," but will his original, untarnished cut ever be found? The search is ongoing.

General discussion about the man himself, and the rest of his work from "Which Way To Mecca, Jack?" (1959) to "Demons Five, Exorcists Nothing: A Fable" (1996).

Discussion about Bill's unofficial "trilogy of faith": "The Exorcist" (the mystery of faith); "The Ninth Configuration" (the mystery of goodness) and "Legion" (the problem of evil).

Share your Blatty-related collection of memorabilia here, from books to DVDs to promotional materials.

"American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty," an anthology of critical essays ranging from Bill's earliest novel up to "Elsewhere" (2009). One essay is written by me, another by Mike (username "EAE").

Originally published as a novella in 1999 in Al Sarrantonio's "999: New Stories Of Horror And Suspense" anthology, and re-released as its own novel in 2009.

In work since 1974, "Dimiter" is Bill's most recent release, and is dedicated to his late son, Peter Vincent Galahad Blatty.

Bill's upcoming novel, written just after he completed "Dimiter," due for release in October/November 2010.

Discuss this upcoming anthology being released through Cemetery Dance Publications, featuring two unpublished works by Bill: "Hell Hospital" (teleplay) and "Faith" (treatment).

Due for release in October 2010, "The Exorcist" on Blu-ray looks to be chock-full of previously unseen and unheard treasures.

News and rumors regarding the proposed mini-series of "The Exorcist" mentioned by Bill in a recent interview with Brian Freeman for Cemetery Dance Magazine.

Anything that's on your mind.

Favorite bands, upcoming concerts and so on.

Talk about your other favorite films and/or television shows.

Read any good books lately?

Post about current events and philosophical musings, etc.

Discuss your personal paranormal/unexplained experiences, or anything else to do with this subject.

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