Captain Howdy reports that it was revealed recently the MPAA will slap the new Exorcist prequel "Exorcist: The Beginning" with an NC-17 rating, 'due to the film being to graphic and violent'.

The site was contacted by a rep of the production company who said "Morgan Creek and Warner Bros. are trying to appeal the decision, but being as we're only 34 days from release, the filmmakers might cut the scenes deemed inappropriate in order to secure an 'R' rating".

There is still no official word as to whether these potentially graphic violent scenes will be cut. "If that's the case, fans can look forward to seeing these deleted scenes on DVD." said Greg.