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A surprise hit when it was released in September 2005, The Exorcism of Emily Rose tells a riveting horror story while tackling substantial issues of religious and spiritual belief. It's based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, a German student who believed she was possessed by demons, and whose death during an attempted exorcism in 1976 led to the conviction of two priests on charges of negligent manslaughter.
As director and cowriter (with Paul Harris Boardman), filmmaker Scott Derrickson adapts this factual case into a riveting courtroom drama in which questions of faith, and the possibility of demonic possession, take the place of provable facts in the case of Father Moore (superbly played by Tom Wilkinson). A small-town Catholic priest, Moore has been put on trial for the post-exorcism death of Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter), a college student who, like her real-life inspiration, believed she was suffering from demonic possession. As an agnostic defense attorney (Laura Linney) argues the father's case against a Methodist prosecutor (Campbell Scott), flashbacks reveal the exorcism ritual and Emily's ultimately fatal ordeal, and Carpenter's performance is so frighteningly effective that it's almost painful to watch.
From here, the film remains deliberately ambiguous, leaving viewers to ponder their own belief (or lack of it) in the supernatural. It lacks the extreme shock value of The Exorcist, but by leaving room for doubt and belief in a legal context, The Exorcism of Emily Rose gains depth and resonance in a way that guarantees similar long-term appeal. --Jeff Shannon
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This movie is a joy to watch as it add's a fresh aspect to such a taboo subject. The actress playing Emily Rose will take your breath away with a stunning flawless performance. As for the rest of the cast what can I say, wow... perfection. The court room scene's are engaging and the whole movie is well constructed from beginning to end. This movie will have you thinking about it for weeks as it bring's up some powerful issues. I recomend you envest in this movie to watch and enjoy time & time again. Spooky Stuff.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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To be honest any comparison of this film to the exorcist is unfair and a bit pointless. It's not out to be the exorcist at all and in reality is a lot more realistic and a lot scarier. The mixture of Emily's exorcism and the courtroom drama is very effective in creating a realistic and tense atmosphere. The posession scenes are incredibly well done and, if your not into courtroom sequences, they are worht the wait. I found it all very entertaining and unsettling. Definately worth buying.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I like to think of myself as a bit of a horror fan, but can say quite honestly that I haven't seen a really good scary film in quite a few years. To sum up, this is the first film made in the last 20 years or so to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. And more than once! I agree with the reviewer who said it makes you check mirrors, wonder why the door's creaking and peek out of the curtains...
It has something of the late 70's/early 80's horror classics, the Biblical and supernatural elements being what's missing in most modern horror films (the gore of the Saw and Hostel films, mutant in-bred locals of films like Wolf Creek and strange creatures of films like The Descent, Jeepers Creepers and Creep do little for me in this respect). This film puts me in mind of the Omen trilogy, the first 2 Amityville films and not surprisingly the original Exorcist. You can imagine this happening, it's a universal horror and that's it's power.
I'm not saying the film is perfect; there's a little too much courtroom and not enough of the flashbacks, or indeed what may be happening to Erin at 3am every morning, I feel this in particular could have been developed a little further. It's in these scenes where the scary stuff is and what made this film rivetting for me. Overall, a nice surprise and I'm wondering why it took me a few years to get round to seeing it. I just wish my daughter wasn't called Emily Rose...
It has something of the late 70's/early 80's horror classics, the Biblical and supernatural elements being what's missing in most modern horror films (the gore of the Saw and Hostel films, mutant in-bred locals of films like Wolf Creek and strange creatures of films like The Descent, Jeepers Creepers and Creep do little for me in this respect). This film puts me in mind of the Omen trilogy, the first 2 Amityville films and not surprisingly the original Exorcist. You can imagine this happening, it's a universal horror and that's it's power.
I'm not saying the film is perfect; there's a little too much courtroom and not enough of the flashbacks, or indeed what may be happening to Erin at 3am every morning, I feel this in particular could have been developed a little further. It's in these scenes where the scary stuff is and what made this film rivetting for me. Overall, a nice surprise and I'm wondering why it took me a few years to get round to seeing it. I just wish my daughter wasn't called Emily Rose...
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Its one of those rare thriller/horror films that doesn't ask you to believe if you don't want to. You can view it as a sceptic or a believer and still enjoy it. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Coelectichi
Supernatural courtroom
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Published 1 month ago by Albatross
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It was inevitable that this film would be compared to The Exorcist, William Friedkin's overrated 1973 film which, on my last viewing, I found extremely funny. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eddie
SCARY STUFF!
Great movie, good story and extremely scary. Jennifer Carpenter plays Emily Rose really well. Would recommend if you love a good movie and story! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. J. Platt
Advertise the right region?
i ordered this DVD, and found i could not watch it as the region code was not as described, the disc was slightly scratched but i returned the item and promptly got my refund.
Published 15 months ago by shan
Demons exist whether you believe in them or not; even in the court...
The Exorcism of Emily Rose is directed by Scott Derrickson. It's loosely based on the story of Anneliese Michel and follows the trial of a priest who is charged with negligent... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Spike Owen
MAKES YOU WONDER
Seeing this film does really make you question many things and I think that is what makes it a good film. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Phillip38
This film should be retitled the trial of the exorcism of emily rose
How disappointing! There was me, fresh cup of tea, dark lighting, duvet, electric blanket and all manner of munchies expecting a good scare and what? Read more
Published 17 months ago by knickers
Disturbingly realistic
I have always hated scary films that overshoot the scary stuff. To me, when it comes to horror films, less is more. This film has just the right amount of creepiness. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mo
Clever mix of supernatural horror and courtroom drama.
I was really surprised as just how good a film this is, and to label the film as just another horror does the film a huge injustice. Read more
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