The Exorcist III (1990) kicks off our Devils & Dicks triple feature! We dive into William Peter Blatty's underrated horror sequel that trades demonic possession for police procedural tension - well, mostly.

Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) investigates a series of brutal murders that match the M.O. of the Gemini Killer, who died in the electric chair 15 years ago. His investigation leads him to a psychiatric ward and a mysterious patient who claims to be both the Gemini Killer and Father Damien Karras.

What We Cover:

• Director's Cut vs. Theatrical Cut: The battle between Blatty's vision and studio interference.
• Brad Dourif's bone-chilling performance and how he almost lost the role to Jason Miller.
• THAT jump scare—the famous Nurse Keating hallway scene that's considered one of horror's best.
• Why the forced exorcism ending works (or doesn't).
• The confusing K-name pattern and what it means.
• George C. Scott's intensity and whether he should've been kinder, man.
• Celebrity cameos you probably missed (Samuel L. Jackson! Patrick Ewing! Larry King!).
• The dream sequence with Fabio and whether it's too much.

The Debate:

Is The Exorcist III better than the original? We discuss why this film's dreadful tone and procedural approach might actually make it superior, even if it doesn't have the cultural impact of Friedkin's classic.

Behind the Scenes Drama:

We unpack the production chaos—how Jason Miller's health issues led to Brad Dourif's casting (then recasting), why Father Morning was added for the theatrical cut, and whether the director's cut ending would've been more powerful.

Eight Official Reveals:

From Father Kanavan's confessional booth murder to Mrs. Clelia crawling on the ceiling, we rank all eight monster introductions and pick our favorites.

Next Time:

We continue Devils & Dicks with Se7en (1995) - David Fincher's masterpiece of detective horror!

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In anticipation for SCREAM 7, Zach sits down with two SCREAM super fans (co-host Danny and special guest Laron Chapman) to discuss the original film and it's upcoming sequel. To hear new commentary episodes each month, check out Patreon and become a How I Met Your Monster MENACE for only $3!

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We wrap up our SCARYTALES triple feature with Guillermo Del Toro’s war-torn journey through the horrors of fascism. The Pale Man sees you, but fantasy frees you, and it turns out that the real monsters are the fascist fuck-heads we met along the way as we travel back to Francoist Spain in 1944 to meet Captain Vidal and a fairy-filled forest in PAN’S LABYRINTH.

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