In fact, i didnt know the ninth configuration even was a film of the book until i watched it and realized i knew the story. Hudson kane, comes to take charge of a special asylum filled with military. In order for life to have appeared spontaneously on earth, there first had to be hundreds of millions of protein molecules of the ninth configuration. William peter blattys the ninth configuration has been overshadowed by the exorcist, but its about to make its uk bluray debut. The ninth configuration watch streaming online justwatch. Not sure if this is a regular thing, but theres oodles of fledgling writers in my local community who throw hundreds of bucks at books and courses and software without it really helping their career. In the ninth configuration, cutshaw mentions a fear of dying in space that is almost certainly a reference to regans line in the previous film. The ninth configuration 1980 subtitles download youtube. It is based on blattys novel the ninth configuration 1978, which was itself a reworking of an earlier version of the novel, first published as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. William peter blatty, the ninth configuration novel. I might quibble with the terms lost how lost can they be, when so many of them are available on dvd. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Ninth configuration, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on.
In a perfect world, the ninth configuration would have been the first sequel to the exorcist, and legion the third. The ninth configuration a website dedicated to william. Due to an inexplicable amount of american soldiers suffering from psychosis during the vietnam war, the u. The film is based on blattys novel the ninth configuration, which was itself a reworking of an earlier version of the novel, first published in 1966 as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. A metaphysical murder mystery, a gothic war movie and a cosmic love story. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
In the ninth configuration, he has written, produced, and directed what is simply one of the greatest movies ever made in any genre. The author, however, considers this early work surely no more than the notes for a novel, and the ninth configuration is a reworked, slightly updated version. The ninth configuration 1980 alternate versions imdb. From william peter blatty, renowned author of the exorcist, comes one of the most unique and extraordinary films on screen, the ninth configuration, a taut theological thriller from 1980, which makes its uk bluray debut courtesy of second sight.
From the new york times bestselling author of the exorcist, william peter blattys the ninth configuration is a thoughtprovoking, blackly comic journey into the heart of madnessand the outer limits of beliefthat served as the basis of an acclaimed film also known as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane hidden away in a brooding gothic manor in the deep woods is center eighteen, a secret. The ninth configuration is less a straightforward horror film than it is a theological thriller, although it certainly circumnavigates around similar themes and concepts to its famous predecessor. The ascent 1994 video the howie scream is heard at the beginning of the film. For me, the ninth configuration and legion are superior to the exorcist, but of course, the latter is the first one readers and horror fans will always be first to name when william peter blattys name is mentioned. This mindblowing cult classic arrives on bluray and dvd, as well as download and on demand, on 25 april 2016, complete with. The ninth configuration 1980 a new commanding officer arrives at a remote castle serving as an insane asylum for crazy and awol u. Does anyone know where i can download the script for the film the ninth configuration by william peter blatty. The ninth configuration, bluray, with dvd, subtitled, widescreen, anamorphic, drama, 759731710824. The ninth configuration also happens to feature what is probably the single greatest bar brawl scene in cinema history. From the new york times bestselling author of the exorcist, william peter blattys the ninth configuration is a thoughtprovoking, blackly comic journey into the heart of madnessand the outer limits of beliefthat served as the basis of an acclaimed film also known as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. Gillian gilbert vocals, keyboards, guitar, programming and stephen morris keyboards, drums, programming began the other two in 1990 in macclesfield, england after their new order band mates formed their own side projects during a group hiatus. From the opening shot of cutters way my favorite movie of the 1980s. These were never a part of a principle or plan, they.
Listed below are some quotes and images from said featurette. William peter blatty, author of the exorcist, proved a workmanlike producerdirector for 1979s the ninth configuration. Written and directed by william peter blatty, the ninth configuration 1980 stars stacy keach as col. Its my alltime favorite movie, not perfect but a real screen miracle all the same. However, the characters were played by different actors, and the astronaut in the exorcist is not given a name onscreen or by the credits.
The ninth configuration twinkle, twinkle, killer kane 1980. Aug 10, 2011 a scene from william peter blattys 1980 film the ninth configuration. He freaked out before launch and was dragged away screaming. Tasty fish was the first release in 1991, and was a hit in the club scene. Stacy keach and scott wilson in the ninth configuration 1980. The ninth configuration is an often confusing story concerning the effects of a new doctor on an institution for crazed military men which manages to effectively tie itself together in the end. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration.
The ninth configuration is a cocktail of different moods and tones, and one could call it a confused film if it didnt know exactly what it was doing. The ninth configuration twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. The ninth configuration 2001 stream and watch online. In this cult classic, an unhinged army psychiatrist takes charge of a mental hospital and encourages his patients to act out their bizarre. May 16, 2017 written and directed by william peter blatty, the ninth configuration 1980 has been known at points and was based on his novel twinkle twinkle killer kane.
As a side note, you will notice three distinct images below, each representing blattys trilogy of faith. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The ninth configuration by william peter blatty kirkus. Mar 08, 2016 despite its remarkable achievements, the ninth configuration has not readily appealed to genre fans like the exorcist and exorcist iii. In interviews and on internet trivia pages, blatty has said that the ninth configuration is the real sequel to the the exorcist, supplanting the widely reviled exorcist. Much the same can be said of blattys previous work, the exorcist, but the ninth configuration is a little more complex.
It takes place in a military mental hospital actually an old castle deep in the mountains of the pacific northwest. You cant really top the effect of seeing the ninth configuration on screen, with its eerie music and lighting and its sensational, inspired cast. In 1993, the single selfish was printed and again had much fanfare but. The ninth configuration is the sort of film people either love or hate. Cutshaw is among some two dozen patients at an improvised outpatient home, a gothic castle nestled like a stone in the rolling green hills of washington state. A former marine arrives at a mental asylum housed in a remote castle to run it. The ninth configuration is drenched in this kind of intertextuality, and references fly in all directions. The ninth configuration with dvd, subtitled, widescreen. Films like the ninth configuration are the reason the genre of cult movie was invented. He would also win an academy award for his adapted screenplay of the novel two years later, and that film remains, to this day, the most. With stacy keach, scott wilson, jason miller, ed flanders. The ninth configuration is kind of a cross between one flew over the cuckoos nest and mash with a little king of hearts, catch 22 and the ruling class mixed in.
This book is short, but it is deep and moving and there are only a handful of conversions through it that actually matter. Here is some pretty good kungfu san soo like combative action with stacy keach. In the ninth configuration he reappears, now a fully rounded character with a name. The ninth configuration is somewhat of a comedy, but william peter blatty shrewdly uses the comic effect as a distraction from the real nature of his novel, which you have to find your way to. Watch the video for ninth configuration from black rebel motorcycle clubs wrong creatures for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Mark kermode introduces blattys ninth configuration 1980. While blatty does pamper the screen with his own selfindulgences, having no qualms about having his cake and eating it too, the results are still quite astonishing. Since the ninth configuration experience blatty has written tons more books and in 80 took his only other turn directing, the almost respectable exorcist iii it was much better than john boormans exorcist ii. A running sidebar narrative offered by film critic and ninth configuration champion mark kermode points out several changes. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. A scene from william peter blattys 1980 film the ninth configuration. The ninth configuration 1980 the ninth configuration 1980 the ninth configuration 1980 the image could not be loaded. Watch the ninth configuration 1980 full movie free online. Released march 2nd, 2001, the ninth configuration stars stacy keach, scott wilson, ed flanders, jason miller the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of out of 100.
The film is based on blattys novel, the ninth configuration 1978 which was itself a reworking of an earlier version of the novel, first published in 1966 as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. Black rebel motorcycle club ninth configuration lyrics. Dear ryan, while i still have access to a sufficient number of neurons, i would like to use your site to correct a misapprehension that i see still turning up here and there, including on amazons exorcist site, namely that i consider the ninth configuration to be the sequel to the exorcist. On screen these references are intelligent and complex but for blatty they were intuitive. This movie entitled the ninth configuration aka twinkle, twinkle, killer kane concerns a. The ninth configuration stacy keach scott wilson ed flanders 1980 an unorthodox army colonel stacy keach runs center 18, a topsecret asylum for unstable military officers. The ninth configuration is kind of a sequel to the exorcist. Theres solid, broad humour here such as jason millers reno who is adapting shakespeare for dogs, plus a few cameos from blatty himself as fromme, but theres also sadness and plenty of discussion on the existence or not. Like many great works of art, it doesnt settle into any middle ground.
The ninth configuration is an interesting to say the least effort by william peter blatty as a pseudo sequel to the exorcist. The ninth configuration also known as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane is a 1980 american psychological drama film written, produced and directed by william peter blatty, in his directorial debut. As a writer, william peter blattys most wellknown novel is the exorcist, released in 1971. No more of your eyes sharing our fates in which you find its all in a life, all in a life undone, a life alone break in the night take them away remember. Hudson kane, a new psychiatrist at an unusual retreat for men who have cracked up during the vietnam war. The basis of an acclaimed 1980 film also known as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane, william peter blattys the ninth configuration is a thoughtprovoking, blackly comic journey into the heart of madness. The ninth configuration is a 1980 american psychological drama film written, produced and. The ninth configuration is a 1980 american film directed by william peter blatty. Infinite goodness means creating a being that you know in advance is going to complain. The ninth configuration by william peter blatty overdrive. I was very close to blown away by the movie and that was the. This book is short, but it is deep and moving and there are only a. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. In the movie the ninth configuration, a character says.
Mostly, ive heard of it in the context of william peter blattys other, far more wellknown work. Jan, 2015 in fact, i didnt know the ninth configuration even was a film of the book until i watched it and realized i knew the story. It is based on blattys novel the ninth configuration 1978, which was itself a reworking of an earlier version of the novel, first published as. The ninth configuration, also known as twinkle, twinkle, killer kane is a 1980 american film directed by william peter blatty. Kieran fisher in home video, slider april 27, 2016 0. That astronaut is in the military asylum where our movie is set, a giant gothic castle in the middle of a foggy forest.