Boorman and the Devil

Boorman and the Devil is a documentary that examines the professional life of director John Boorman. It focuses specifically on the chaotic production of Exorcist II: The Heretic, analyzing why the movie failed both financially and with critics. Through these events, the film explores the impact of the production on the film industry and the necessity of taking risks in artistic endeavors. The narrative is supported by commentary from critics, other filmmakers, and people who worked on the project.

Directed by David Kittredge, the film was produced by Kittredge alongside Travis Stevens and Jim Fall. The cast includes appearances by John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante, and Simon Abrams, all appearing as themselves. Released in the United States on August 28, 2026, the documentary has a runtime of 112 minutes. It has received a positive response from early viewers, holding a rating of 8.5/10 on TMDB based on 2 votes.