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Travis Stevens

@travisstevens.bsky.social
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Filmmaker: JODOROWSKY'S DUNE, CHEAP THRILLS, STARRY EYES, WE ARE STILL HERE, BUSTER'S MAL HEART, 68 KILL, MOHAWK, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, JAKOB’S WIFE, A WOUNDED FAWN & BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL.

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John Turturro's Sweater @craigsimpson70.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What I like best about BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL is that it's not a "stirring defense" of a reviled movie, a widespread practice that is 100% unconvincing and enervating. It's saying that artists deserve the right to fail, a quite different and ultimately more generous level of engagement.
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Light House Cinema @lighthousecinema.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On Sunday, October 4, we will be screening EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC along with the documentary about the film's troubled production, BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL.
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The Film Canary @thefilmcanary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#100HappyDays 2026 No 14: Just been to see this great documentary about one of the derided sequels ever made, and whilst you don't come away from the film going "Exorcist II is great after all", at least you can appreciate what it was trying to do and what it did get right a bit better.
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A ★★★★ review of Boorman and the Devil (2025)
Film documentaries can be rather dry affairs a lot of the time, but this one makes for fascinating viewing simply by virtue of the fact that it's about a film with... a reputation. I actually did an a...
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Bertha DocHouse @berthadochouse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Boorman and the Devil details how Academy Award-nominated director John Boorman took on the massive 1977 sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic. He turned down standard horror tropes for a high-budget, metaphysical misfire that became one of Hollywood’s most famous box-office disasters. Screens 4 Oct.
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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Boorman and the Devil is now available via VOD. #filmsky 📽 @davidkittredge.bsky.social
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Boorman and the Devil (2026) - Critics Spot
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Nathan Francis @nathanfrancis79.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#BoormanAndTheDevil #Film #Review – enjoyable re-evaluation of the disaster that was #ExorcistII: The Heretic #JohnBoorman generously details the mortifying experience of making a sequel to 1973 hit #horror #TheExorcist, which was widely and unfairly panned www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
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Boorman and the Devil review – enjoyable re-evaluation of the disaster that was Exorcist II: The Heretic
John Boorman generously details the mortifying experience of making a sequel to 1973 hit horror The Exorcist, which was widely and unfairly panned
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weinberg @weinbergs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
been dying to see this documentary, and it did not disappoint. highly recommended, regardless of your opinion of Exorcist 2.
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Sean Burns @splicedpersonality.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
One of the best movies I’ve seen about the making of a movie, David Kittredge’s BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL opens this weekend at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. I raved about it back in March during the Boston Underground Film Festival.
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BUFF Review - Boorman and the Devil
A documentary directed by David Kittredge.
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Odie Henderson @ NYFF @odienator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Pazuzu made me give you this freebie of my review of BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL. Pazuzu wanted me to inform you that it is exactly 666 words long, something he made me do. Pazuzu sez listen to Ennio Morricone while reading the review he possessed me to write. Pazuzu Pazuzu Pazuzu! youtu.be/8iIZb0gOmFQ
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Light House Cinema @lighthousecinema.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
On October 4, we will be screening EXORCIST II along with the documentary about the film's troubled production, BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL. Exorcist II 🎟 www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/the-ex… Boorman And The Devil 🎟 www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/boorma…
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Philadelphia Film Society @filmadelphia.org · 09/09/2026
THIS WEEK AT PFS: Legacy sequel PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 hits the East (with BYOB on 9/17!), + EXORCIST II documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL & indie drama UNION COUNTY (with Q&A from filmmaker Adam Meeks and star Will Poulter on 9/13 at 4:40) come to the Bourse! Tickets & showtimes: bit.ly/4xaLQi5
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Nadine Whitney @nadinewhitney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Playing at SUFF 2026 BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL is a brilliant documentary about a notorious flop. Review for @thecurbau.bsky.social www.thecurb.com.au/boorman-and-...
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Boorman and the Devil is a treat for film enthusiasts as it respectfully investigates a notorious flop
Almost enough to revisit Exorcist II: The Heretic with new eyes, although even the stars of the film don’t recommend that.
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Bertha DocHouse @berthadochouse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Boorman and the Devil details how Academy Award-nominated director John Boorman took on the massive 1977 sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic, turning down standard horror tropes for a high-budget, metaphysical misfire that became one of Hollywood's most famous box-office disasters. Screens Sun 4 Oct.
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Saranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension @sarahstubbssays.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Remember how I mentioned a new byline coming? Here she is! I finally got to see and write about Boorman and the Devil, which I loved! Check out my review!! #HorrorSky #FilmSky
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Northwest Film Forum @nwfilmforum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What originally lived as rumor and legend is finally exposed in BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, the new tell-all documentary about how John Boorman’s set descended to hell. Join us for PAZUZU’S WINGS: AN EXORCIST II DOUBLE FEATURE. Your head to spin from all the truly insane stories from behind the scenes.
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL is in the @nytimes.com! Link in comments!
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Turning light back into money…” - John Boorman Congratulations @davidkittredge.bsky.social and @yellowveilpictures.bsky.social on the strong start!
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
New Yorkers! Come see @davidkittredge.bsky.social’s heartbreaking, crowd pleasing doc BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, all about the unmaking of EXORCIST II, tonight at the Quad. David will be doing Q&A after the 6:45pm show and I’ll be moderating the Q&A. More info here: quadcinema.com/film/boorman...
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Boorman and the Devil — Quad Cinema
Established in 1972, Quad Cinema is New York's original multi-screen cinema.
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William Bibbiani @williambibbiani.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL captures the amazing creativity that went into EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, the gradual, horrifying realization that it was going all wrong, and the mayhem that followed. My review of an exceptional doc about how brilliant artists make foolish decisions is at @thewrap.com!
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'Boorman and the Devil' Review: Frank, Fascinating Documentary Explores the Good Intentions Behind 'Exorcist II'
David Kittredge's exceptional exposé celebrates the artistry and intellect that produced one of Hollywood's stinkiest flops.
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL is on EW's Hot List!
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‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife,’ an ‘Exorcist’ documentary, and the ‘Furious’ finale top this week’s Must List
See EW’s top pop culture picks for the week, including the Netflix docuseries ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife,’ an ‘Exorcist’ documentary, and the ‘Furious’ finale on Hulu.
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Come hang with some cool, old guys.
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Bilge Ebiri @bilgeebiri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
David Kittredge’s incredibly entertaining BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, about the making of John Boorman’s EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, finally opens this week. I’m in it, so I can’t review it, but I wrote about it anyway: www.vulture.com/article/i-ca...
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I Can’t Review This Movie, But You Should See It Anyway
Watching myself in the insightful new doc Boorman and the Devil, about the troubled 1977 sequel to The Exorcist, was a very strange experience.
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Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Recent @moviesthatmademe.bsky.social pod guest @davidkittredge.bsky.social's great new Exorcist II doc Boorman and the Devil kicks off an award-qualifying theatrical run this Friday, 8/28 at The Quad in NYC. It expands to 30+ screens next week. See it... IF YOU DARE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Vj...
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Boorman and the Devil (2026) - Official Trailer
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David Willoughby @davidwilloughby.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
BREAKING: Boorman and the Devil has *finally* got a UK theatrical release date. 25th September, if you please 🎞️👹
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Film Independent @filmindependent.org · 10/08/2026
The #FiPresents LA Muse screening of ‘Boorman and the Devil’ with writer/director David Kittredge and moderator Jenn Wilson (Senior Programmer, Film Independent). Presented by Ashby & Graff Real Estate. See it in theaters AUG 28! 📸: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
Film Independent Programmer Jenn Wilson and filmmaker David Kittredge stand in front of a backdrop displaying "Film Independent Presents" and "Golden Globe Awards." They are flanked by two orange banners reading "LA MUSE" and "Ashby & Graff Real Estate.Film Independent Programmer Jenn Wilson and filmmaker David Kittredge sit in front of blue theater curtains, engaged in conversation, holding microphones labeled "Film Independent Presents".The filmmakers of  ‘Boorman and the Devil’ stand in front of a backdrop displaying "Film Independent Presents" and "Golden Globe Awards." They are flanked by two orange banners reading "LA MUSE" and "Ashby & Graff Real Estate.
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Pure Cinema Podcast @purecinemapod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today we have a special bonus episode! An interview with BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL director @davidkittredge.bsky.social! David tells about how the doc came to be and also offers pairings for 5 of his favorite John Boorman films! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Our podcast @moviesthatmademe.bsky.social returns this week! Boorman and the Devil director @davidkittredge.bsky.social walks hosts @thejoedante.bsky.social & @josholson.bsky.social through the movies he loves that a lot of other people think are terrible! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
SO. MANY. LOCUSTS. On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1977's EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC! We're joined by BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL filmmaker @davidkittredge.bsky.social to talk Blair, Boorman, the artist's journey, & more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
Linda Blair as Regan stands on the edge of a skyscraper in a still from EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC
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Mike Calia @mikecalia.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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A ★★★★ review of Boorman and the Devil (2025)
You just want to hug John Boorman at the end of this. Also fitting that Joe Dante is in this. If anyone knows about making a bugfuck sequel to an enormous hit on the company’s dime …
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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 30/07/2026
OFFICIAL TRAILER - The troubled production of The Exorcist II gets the spotlight in documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL. The true story of how one of the world's greatest filmmakers made one of the most hated movies ever. In theaters starting August 28.
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"David Kittredge's BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL offers an insightful and sympathetic look at one of cinema's most despised sequels, and the people who made it." [4.5/5 STARS]
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Movie Review: David Kittredge’s “Boorman And The Devil” Goes Behind The Scenes Of The Making Of One Of The Biggest Misfires In Cinematic History - Irish Film Critic
After directing “Point Blank” and “Deliverance,” John Boorman was offered to direct “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmm...
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Film Independent @filmindependent.org · 17/07/2026
#FiPresents LA Muse: ‘Boorman and the Devil’ including an in-person Q&A with writer/director David Kittredge. This doc follows one of the biggest disasters in movie history, John Boorman’s ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’. WED, AUG 5 🎟️: bit.ly/4vsXEeQ Presented by Ashby & Graff Real Estate.
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LA Muse: Boorman and the Devil - Film Independent
Arts Circle, Film Lover, Secret Members and Fellows (with an active Membership), you and a guest are invited to join us for a screening of Boorman and the
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Marc Edward Heuck @meheuck.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Newspaper ads aren't really a thing anymore, but wouldn't it be awesome if so many people went to the opening engagements of BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL that @yellowveilpictures.bsky.social could create their own tribute ad?
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I just woke myself up trying to think of what song to sing in a film festival karaoke dream.
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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Acclaimed “EXORCIST II” doc “BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL” gets distribution and dates. ow.ly/PTYu50Z1JBL
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Acclaimed “EXORCIST II” doc “BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL” gets distribution and dates - Rue Morgue
The standout saga of the much-troubled sequel will see release this late summer/fall.
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
IT'S OFFICIAL!! We're thrilled to be working with @yellowveilpictures.bsky.social! BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL will be coming to MOVIE THEATERS-- New York City at the Quad Cinema on August 28, before a theatrical expansion in Los Angeles and nationwide on September 4! deadline.com/2026/05/boor...
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'Boorman And The Devil' Acquired By Yellow Veil Pictures
The documentary 'Boorman and the Devil,' about John Boorman's ill-fated 'Exorcist' sequel, has been acquired for North America by Yellow Veil Pictures.
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SIFF @siffnews.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL explores the legacy of John Boorman’s cult classic EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, from its casting difficulties and legendary production troubles to its disastrous theatrical release. Watch the Hell break loose at #SIFF2026 🎟️: siff.info/boorman-bs
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Thank you Richard Newby of the @thr.com! "Boorman and the Devil is ultimately inspirational, and a call for filmmakers to worry less about providing a perfect product, and instead focus on inventiveness and belief in the story they really want to tell."
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Horror Highlights from the 2026 Overlook Film Festival
The horror-centric fest featured a mix of big releases, streaming offerings and hidden gems looking for distribution.
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David Kittredge @davidkittredge.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thank you Dan Doody for making BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL one of your programmer's pics for the Seattle International Film Festival!
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Programmers' Picks: Dan Doody on SIFF 2026
SIFF Senior Programmer Dan Doody shares some of his highlights from the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival.
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Del Jay @shrecknet.com · 14/04/2026
JAKOB'S WIFE is a #horror film that dares to attack the philosophy of reactionary horror films by arguing the transgression is to *not* give in to your desires:
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Jakob's Wife (2021)
It's About T̶r̶a̶u̶m̶a̶Vampire Mommy
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
My top picks for Overlook so far are Grind at 7:15pm on Thursday and Boorman and the Devil at 12:30pm on Friday. Because those will have the best moderator, from what I understand.
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
If you’re attending @beyondfest.bsky.social Chicago at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social, you might dig BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL @davidkittredge.bsky.social’s love letter to John Boorman, big creative swings and Exorcist II: The Heretic musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Eye for Film’s Jennie Kermode has a typically lovely review of @davidkittredge.bsky.social’s BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/boorm...
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Boorman And The Devil - Film Review - Eye For Film
After directing Point Blank and Deliverance, John Boorman was offered to direct The Exorcist II. The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmmakers discuss i...
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Travis Stevens @travisstevens.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
"The power... it's getting nearer. Can't you feel it?" 🎟️🎟️🎟️
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Anne Billson @annebillson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Tonight at @offscreenff.bsky.social I'll be introducing BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL (2025), an enthralling documentary about John Boorman's ill-fated sequel to THE EXORCIST 19h Cinematek, Brussels. Followed at 21h15 by the film itself - EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC (1977). www.offscreen.be/en/offscreen...
Linda Blair going wild.Louise Fletcher + Richard Burton in a dog collar.Linda Blair with a doohickey around her head, being psychic or something as people look on and a bright light shines straight at the camera.The poster for Exorcist II: The Heretic.
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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Sean Burns gives Boorman and the Devil the rave it deserves. #filmsky 📽️ @splicedpersonality.bsky.social @davidkittredge.bsky.social
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BUFF Review - Boorman and the Devil
A documentary directed by David Kittredge.
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Odie Henderson @ NYFF @odienator.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Come at me, PAZUZU!!
Boorman and the Devil screen at BUFF.
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