Writing
William Peter Blatty
- Titles
- 28movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1963 to 2016, with a break from 1991 to 2003, busiest in 1966 with 2 main titles.
- Directed
- 2titles as director
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
A Shot in the Dark85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 14 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Spiritual4.7average 2.0
- Uncanny4.4average 2.5
- Historical4.4average 2.6
- Scare4.2average 2.6
- Situational Comedy4.0average 2.7
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.4
- Wit & Wordplay4.7average 3.7
- Satire & Parody3.3average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.7, average 5.4
- Coming of Age0.5, average 3.0
- Family Dynamics3.5, average 4.8
- Class & Capitalism2.2, average 3.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Psychological Horror 2
- Demonic Possession 2
- Situational Humor 2
- Lighthearted 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Henry ManciniComposerA Shot in the Dark, Darling Lili, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Gunn
Blake EdwardsWriterA Shot in the Dark, Darling Lili, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Gunn
Jason MillerActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
George DiCenzoActorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
André MaranneActorA Shot in the Dark, Darling Lili
Harry MorganActorWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Zero MostelActorThe Great Bank Robbery, Mastermind
Ed FlandersActorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
Scott WilsonActorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
Philip H. LathropCinematographerWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Gunn- PPeter Lee-ThompsonEditorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
Ralph E. WintersEditorA Shot in the Dark, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Movies and TV shows
21Type
Upcoming
1 title
Author
2020s
2 titles
Characters
Original Film Writer
2000s
3 titles · average score 37
Characters
as Lui-même
1990s
2 titles · average score 67
Novel, Director
1980s
1 title · average score 64
as Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
1970s
4 titles · average score 53
Characters
Screenplay, Story
as The Producer (uncredited)
Writer
1960s
7 titles · average score 54
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Story, Screenplay
1950s
1 title
as Policeman (as Bill Blatty)