SUFF 2026 | Boorman and The Devil (Directed by David Kittredge)

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE How did one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation create one of the most infamous flops in movie history? Boorman and the Devil is a wildly entertaining deep dive into the extraordinary story behind Exorcist II: The Heretic, the sequel whose disastrous reception threatened to derail John Boorman's career. Through candid interviews with Boorman, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher and a host of collaborators, critics and filmmakers, the documentary pieces together one of Hollywood's most infamous productions, uncovering a tale of artistic obsession, studio pressure, production disasters and impossible ambition. Far more than a simple making-of documentary, Boorman and the Devil is a reflection on the nature of art itself and the cost of pursuing a singular vision. Funny, insightful, emotional and packed with incredible film history, this is essential viewing for horror lovers, cinephiles and anyone who has ever dared to dream too big. "One of the wisest, deepest, most poetic-minded documentaries I've ever seen." — Hollywood Elsewhere "A dazzling reflection on the career of John Boorman." — IndieWire CO-PRESENTED BY DARK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL DOC FESTIVAL 2026 BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2026 BROOKLYN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL 2025 Screening at the 20th Sydney Underground Film Festival on 11 September at The Factory Theatre (105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville) Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/SUFF-BoormanandTh...