451 - Exorcist 2: The Heretic (1977)

It's four years later...what does she remember? Spring Into Sequels month reaches it's conclusion with 1977's EXCORCIST II: THE HERETIC . As Regan attempts to live a normal life after her childhood ordeal, a psychiatrist and a priest use a controversial technique to probe her memories and monitor her mental health. What begins as therapy spirals into a far-reaching exploration of faith, shared visions, and an ancient force that spans continents. Also this week: The Pizza Hut Pazuzu is back, Ben and Lance action Figures, and bus drivers eating hoagies? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I was possessed by a demon. It's okay. He's gone! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Excorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Directed by John Boorman Written by William Goodhart Starring Linda Blair , Richard Burton , Louise Fletcher , Max von Sydow , Kitty Winn , James Earl Jones , and Ned Beatty ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:30 - "The Shpiel" 58:36 - Film Breakdown 01:58:58 - Brain Bucket & Outro

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451 - Exorcist 2: The Heretic (1977) is an episode from Neon Brainiacs by Gregg Harrington.

This episode is 02:12:10 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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