Boorman and the Devil vs Chain Reactions
Boorman and the Devil has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 4.5/10 for Chain Reactions). Chain Reactions is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 1h 52m. Chain Reactions is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Karyn Kusama.
Boorman and the Devil
Chain Reactions| Boorman and the Devil | Chain Reactions | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 4.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Documentary, Horror | Documentary, Horror |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | David Kittredge | Alexandre O. Philippe |
| Main cast | John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante | Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Stephen King, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Karyn Kusama |
Synopsis
Boorman and the Devil
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Chain Reactions
An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.
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