The Exorcist holds the crown of nightmares in the land of horror classics. With each reboot or sequel, its saga gets reincarnated into the pulse of a newer generation, creating history all over again.

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist reboot/repossession is taking shape, as Chiwetel Ejiofor is among the growing cast. Update: There’s just over a year to go until a new take on The Exorcist possesses ...