The decision to keep the iconic 'Tubular Bells' theme out of THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS is a major franchise element absent from the sequel. Director Mike Flanagan was pretty adamant about not including it, explaining that for him, 'Tubular Bells' just kind of exists in amber in the Friedkin film. He stated he didn't feel right reaching for it when creating this new installment. That was something I was pretty adamant about (not including)… for me, 'Tubular Bells' just kind of exists in amber in the Friedkin film. And it didn't feel right to reach for it. (Source: http://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-exorcist-martyrs-director-mike-flanagan-confirms-a-major-franchise-element-absent-from-sequel-exclusive/) #MikeFlanagan #WilliamFriedkin