 The Special Edition released on DVD for the 25th Anniversary includes the  original ending, not used in the theatrical release: after Father Dyer is  seen on top of the steps behind the MacNeils residence, he walks away and  his approached by Lt. Kinderman. They talk briefly about Regan and the events  that just took place there; Kinderman then invites Dyer to the movies to see  Wuthering Heights and quotes Casablanca, telling Dyer "I think this is the  beginning of a beautiful friendship".