This week, cinephiles and filmmakers around the world came together to mourn the loss of William Friedkin. The iconic director passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a catalog of films that is among the most impressive of any Hollywood filmmaker. Following the announcement of his death, social media was flooded with clips and images from the movies he’d directed — most notably 1973’s The Exorcist. As many have been quick to note, though, Friedkin’s accomplishments extend far past his work on that horror classic.
