William Peter Blatty
Type: Person
As of November 2026, William Peter Blatty has been mentioned in one podcast episode on BuzzFeed Unsolved Network (Jun 2025). Mentioned as the creator of The Exorcist, with the episode claiming the exorcism account/book 'Begone Satan' inspired him—connecting the historical story to famous pop culture.
William Peter Blatty was a Lebanese American writer, director and producer. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for his screenplay for the 1973 film adaptation. Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Exorcist, and was nominated for Best Picture as its producer. The film also earned Blatty a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama as producer.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on BuzzFeed Unsolved Network |
| Role | Novelist and screenwriter |
| Affiliation | Film and publishing industry |
Who talks about William Peter Blatty on podcasts?
William Peter Blatty came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on BuzzFeed Unsolved Network.