Author of The Exorcist deceased

- William Peter Blatty, the author, best known for his book The Exorcist, is deceased at the age of 89.

Are extremely popular book from 1970, three years after it was released into a film by director William Friedkin. Friedkin made the death of Blatty said Friday on Twitter.

The film was a huge hit in 1973 and was the first horror film which was nominated for an Oscar for best film. Blatty finally won a statuette for his screenplay.

The horror classic is high on many lists of the scariest movies ever.

Besides being a writer Blatty was also screenwriter and director. When poorly received sequel to The Exorcist, he was not involved, but for the third film, he turned back. The film was again based on his book, and this time he also took the control itself.

Are extremely popular book from 1970, three years after it was released into a film by director William Friedkin. Friedkin made the death of Blatty said Friday on Twitter.

The film was a huge hit in 1973 and was the first horror film which was nominated for an Oscar for best film. Blatty finally won a statuette for his screenplay.

The horror classic is high on many lists of the scariest movies ever.

Besides being a writer Blatty was also screenwriter and director. When poorly received sequel to The Exorcist, he was not involved, but for the third film, he turned back. The film was again based on his book, and this time he also took the control itself.

William Peter Blatty, dear friend and brother who created The Exorcist passed away yesterday— William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) January 13, 2017