The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

PG-13

Released Sep 9, 2005

1h 58m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The Rev. Moore (Tom Wilkinson) is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott) contends that the young woman, Emily (Jennifer Carpenter), suffered from schizophrenia and should have been medically diagnosed. Meanwhile, defense lawyer Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) argues that Emily's condition cannot be explained by science alone.

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Critics Consensus

Loosely based on a true story, The Exorcism of Emily Rose mixes compelling courtroom drama with generally gore-free scares in a ho-hum take on demonic cinema.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The script is a lifeless succession of moral debates and stormy horror flashbacks, though I had a good time watching Jennifer Carpenter...

Jun 28, 2022

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

One of very the few PG-13 horrors that actually does scare me, because it feels realistic, it feels adult, and it feels like there is real weight and dramatic implications.

Rated: A-

Oct 16, 2020

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Steve Biodrowski

Cinefantastique

"The film finds a way to justify its existence despite the inevitable comparisons to ["The Exorcist"], in whose shadow it will inevtiably stand..."

Aug 25, 2010

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

It avoids gratuitous gore and the shocks that provide the backbone of most horror films. ... [Derrickson's] more interested in the spiritual questions at hand.

Rated: B+

Sep 21, 2007

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

A glum and undistinguished drama -- it's certainly nothing so crass as a horror movie, despite the spooky come-on of the marketing.

Rated: D

Jul 30, 2007

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Griffith J

A solid attempt to make a played out sub-genre unique. Yet it can’t solidify either tone into something great. Some cool editing with fun makeup/VFX but it’s a product of its time & doesn’t feel special.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Chris P

(DVD, 5/5/24, Horror, Mystery/Thriller) Quick shot: A priest is prosecuted for the wrongful death of teenage girl after an exorcism. Based on the true story. Part horror film, part legal trial this mish mash may have looked good on paper but on film the result is a very choppy, uneven product despite a committed performance by Jennifer Carpenter of Dexter fame. I can't say if it was the editing or the concept that didn't work but it was a miss IMO.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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Dishani G

pretty boring. kept waiting for some horror action to happen, but it never did.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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matt p

This movie is an absolute scare and if you think even if you don't believe that it is real but just imagine if this actual happened this will make the movie 10 times scarier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Abed D

The best movie ever on the religion science conflict..the dialogue in the court is something else

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Sherry L

The movie was super good, but it wasn't demon possession, it's obvious what killed her, thyroid cancer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Scott Derrickson

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Laura Linney

Erin Bruner

Tom Wilkinson

Father Moore

Campbell Scott

Ethan Thomas

Jennifer Carpenter

Emily Rose

Colm Feore

Karl Gunderson

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Scary Failed Exorcism

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Demon Attack in Bed

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Demons Among Us

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - The Devil in the Flesh

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Demons Are Real

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Possessed in Church

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - Creepy Possessed Girlfriend

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Official Clip - The Exorcism Begins

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Synopsis

The Rev. Moore (Tom Wilkinson) is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott) contends that the young woman, Emily (Jennifer Carpenter), suffered from schizophrenia and should have been medically diagnosed. Meanwhile, defense lawyer Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) argues that Emily's condition cannot be explained by science alone.

Director: Scott Derrickson
Producer: Paul Harris Boardman, Beau Flynn, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Tripp Vinson
Screenwriter: Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Firm Films
Rating: PG-13 (Intense/Frightening Sequences|Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $75.1M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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