Writing
William Peter Blatty
- Titles
- 30movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1963 to 2016, with a break from 1991 to 2003, busiest in 1966 and 1973 with 2 main titles each.
- 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.
- Spiritual4.5average 2.0
- Uncanny4.4average 2.5
- Historical4.2average 2.6
- Situational Comedy4.0average 2.7
- Scare3.9average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.5
- Satire & Parody3.3average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.3, average 5.2
- Coming of Age0.5, average 2.9
- Family Dynamics3.3, average 4.7
- Wonder2.5, average 3.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Demonic Possession 3
- Supernatural Horror 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Spiritual Warfare 2
- Situational Humor 2
- Lighthearted 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jason MillerActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration, The exorcist director's cut
Henry ManciniComposerA Shot in the Dark, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Darling Lili, Gunn
Blake EdwardsWriterA Shot in the Dark, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Darling Lili, Gunn
Max von SydowActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
George DiCenzoActorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
Harry MorganActorWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Barton HeymanActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Linda BlairActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Lee J. CobbActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Ed FlandersActorThe Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration
Ellen BurstynActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
William O'MalleyActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Movies and TV shows
21990s
1 title · average score 59
59
The Exorcist III (1990)
Novel, Director
1980s
1 title · average score 64
64
The Ninth Configuration (1980)
as Dr. Fromme (uncredited)