WILLIAM PETER BLATTY'S LEGION Film Review

WILLIAM PETER BLATTY'S LEGION

Director: William Peter Blatty

Screenplay: William Peter Blatty based upon his novel "Legion"

Starring: George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Scott Wilson, Nancy Fish, Grand L. Bush

Rated R for strong language and disturbing images

Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Released: August 17, 1990 (Theatrical Cut)

October 25, 2016 (Director's Cut)

**** out of *****

Photo: Morgan Creek Productions

Lt. Kinderman (GEORGE C. SCOTT) investigates a series of homicides whose methods are strikingly similar to those of "The Gemini Killer" who was executed fifteen years prior.

While investigating a series of homicides, Lt. Kinderman (GEORGE C. SCOTT) notices the methods are strikingly similar to those of "The Gemini Killer" who was executed fifteen years ago. His search takes an unexpected turn when he finds a mental patient who has connections to his friend Father Karras (BRAD DOURIF), who died from a fall down a long flight of stairs fifteen years ago.