{"product_id":"the-exorcist-9780062094360","title":"The Exorcist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A horror story for all midnights.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the shockingly true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist \u003c\/em\u003eis a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1971, \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eit remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. It also became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS's Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . . and a reflection of our innermost fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurposefully raw and profane, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e continues to engross and disturb readers. It remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlatty, William Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eWilliam Peter Blatty is the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e, which he turned into an Academy Award-winning screenplay. The son of immigrant parents, he was a comic novelist before embarking on a four decade career as a Hollywood writer, penning the screenplays for \u003cem\u003eA Shot in the Dark, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, \u003c\/em\u003e the Julie Andrews romantic comedy \u003cem\u003eDarling Lili\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Ninth Configuration\u003c\/em\u003e (which he also directed), among many other films. Blatty died on January 12, 2017 in Bethesda, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50570493821202,"sku":"9780062094360","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_49de1d0f-80ba-4f97-a9f7-4f9e4f275de9.jpg?v=1731959775","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-exorcist-9780062094360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}