Exorcist 2: The Heretic -

Regan's former guardian who meets a tragic, fiery end in the sequel [23]. Why It’s Infamous

Now a vibrant but repressed teenager whose psychic potential makes her a target for evil [17, 21]. Exorcist 2: The Heretic

Four years after her possession, a 16-year-old ( Linda Blair ) lives in New York, claiming to remember nothing of the events in D.C. [17]. She undergoes therapy with Dr. Gene Tuskin (Louise Fletcher), who uses a biofeedback device called "the Synchronizer" to link minds [9, 20]. Meanwhile, Father Philip Lamont (Richard Burton) is tasked by the Church to investigate the death of Father Merrin [9]. His journey takes him from New York to Africa to track down Kokumo (James Earl Jones), a man who also survived the demon Pazuzu years prior [9]. Key Characters Regan's former guardian who meets a tragic, fiery

The film features stunning cinematography and an ethereal score by Ennio Morricone [21]. Meanwhile, Father Philip Lamont (Richard Burton) is tasked

Prepare for many scenes involving pulsing lights and headgear used for "mind-probing" [9, 21].

Upon release, it was so poorly received that audiences reportedly rioted and re-edited versions were rushed to theaters to salvage the film [18].

A psychiatrist who relies on science and hypnosis rather than religion to heal Regan [2, 9].