The infamous cut version of "Exorcist II: The Heretic" Had numerous changes to it. These changes are:
A faster re-working of the theme is featured, with a base rhythm similar to that in Richard Burton's "Stoning" scene.
An introduction with narration by Burton and stills from both movies is shown; a shot of Burton climbing the steps to the chapel in the opening scene is added as well.
In the opening, Burton's touching of Merrin's picture is cut. The "tap-dancing" scene with Linda Blair had been completely cut.
Just about all conversation between Burton and the cardinal has been cut which makes the films subtitle all the more meaningless.)
In the hypnosis scene, Burton says, "I know where she is" in refference to the palpitating Fletcher. This line is cut, and only the next part, "Help me to find her" is heard.
The whole hypnosis scene which a flashback is seen is mercifully edited. Burton's line of "Horrible ...and fascinating is cut to just "horrible".
There are more voice overs of, "we're flying"
A few lines are cut when Blair talks with the autistic girl.
The churchtop communion scene is almost completely cut as well, leaving you confused about the people and knowing about the dead body. Alot of snippets are edited as well- Fletcher with the children; Kitty Winn's bad language; Burton's incoherent line "She is Mine!"; Kitty Winn's line, "Someone is dying"; and the scene in the bus when Burton tells the bus driver that Reagan has got to get home, and a few others.
The line "Let me reach you", spoken by Blair, is dubbed out.
There is more stock footage to be seen when Linda Blair enters her old bedroom, Stock footage of her yelling "Fill It UP!" from the first film (though not in the first films theatrical release!)and a face dissolving scene with blair in black lipstick.
The Line, "Be joind with us father" has been completely cut.
The next three or four scenes have been mixed around as well, leaving the scene with Fletcher yelling "HELP" edited out.
The infamous ending of course, has Burton dying, insted of living, and Blair and Fletcher just looking at eachother with artificial looks of grief on their faces.
And Last, The end credit theme is diffrent, being a rock song instead of a slow melodic song.