The Exorcist: The Beginning - Paul Schrader's Version

To:  Time-Warner

In August 2003, film director Mr Paul Schrader delivered a "Directors' Cut" of the film "The Exorcist: The Beginning" to film production company Morgan Creek. However, due to substantial creative differences, Mr Schrader’s cut was summarily rejected, and a few months later led to his departure from the film.

We the under signed call upon Time Warner, when releasing this film on DVD, to issue a two disc special edition, featuring both the theatrical release of the film, but also a second disc featuring Mr Schrader's original and unedited "Director's Cut".

It would seem that the major disagreement between Mr Schrader, and Morgan Creek was that effectively two very different films were in mind during the production phase. Perhaps best defined as a horror film, compared to a psychological thriller. However thanks to DVD there is an opportunity to satisfy a broad range of fans of the original films, as well as admirers of Mr Schrader’s work. For those persons interested in Mr Schrader's career, the opportunity to purchase his "Directors' Cut" would be a valuable compliment to the theatrical release of the film.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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