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Legendary ‘The Exorcist’ Director William Friedkin Dies at 87

A TRUE ICONOCLAST

His films sought to convey “fear and paranoia, both old friends of mine,” he once wrote.

Brett Bachman
Brett Bachman 

Night Editor

Director William Friedkin
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Brett Bachman

Brett Bachman

Night Editor

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