Upon release, it was so poorly received that audiences reportedly rioted and re-edited versions were rushed to theaters to salvage the film [18].
Unlike the first film's grounded realism, The Heretic features surreal imagery , including telepathic mind-links, swarms of locusts, and African landscapes [2, 6, 21]. Exorcist 2: The Heretic
The film features stunning cinematography and an ethereal score by Ennio Morricone [21]. Upon release, it was so poorly received that