William Friedkin Archives - Backseat Mafia

Whilst there have been many iconic films over the history of genre cinema, few have had such an impact and lasting appeal as The Exorcist. Whether that’s through the number…

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Blu-Ray Review: Cruising

October 21, 2019
Greg Hyde

Following the masterful 40th anniversary Blu-Ray restoration of his lost classic Sorcerer in 2017, it’s now the turn of director William Friedkin’s even more unjustly forgotten 1980 thriller Cruising to…

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Blu-Ray Review: The Boys in the Band

February 8, 2019
Rob Aldam

When you mention the name William Friedkin the most likely reaction you’ll receive is a comment about The Exorcist. Whilst the American director is most famous for the seminal 1973…

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