The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration (also known as Twinkle, Twinkle, "Killer" Kane) is a 1980 American psychological drama film written, produced, and directed by William Peter Blatty, in his directorial debut. It is the second installment in Blatty's "Trilogy of Faith" after The Exorcist (1973), and followed by The Exorcist III (1990). The film is based on Blatty's 1978 novel The Ninth Configuration, which was itself a reworking of his 1966 novel Twinkle, Twinkle, "Killer" Kane! The initial 1966 publication of the novel featured an exclamation mark at the end of the title, while all subsequent publications saw it removed.

The Ninth Configuration
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWilliam Peter Blatty
Written byWilliam Peter Blatty
Based onThe Ninth Configuration
by William Peter Blatty
Produced byWilliam Peter Blatty
Starring
CinematographyGerry Fisher
Edited by
  • Battle Davis
  • Tony de Zarraga
  • Peter Lee-Thompson
  • Roberto Silvi
Music byBarry De Vorzon
Production
company
The Ninth Configuration Company
Distributed by
Release date
February 29, 1980
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2.5 million

The first half of the film has the predominant tone and style of a comic farce. In the second half, the film becomes darker as it delves deeper into its central issues of human suffering, sacrifice and faith. The film also frequently blurs the line between the sane and insane. The film received positive reviews from critics, and was recognized with the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and two other nominations at the 38th Golden Globe Awards.

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