Fresh
Very scary stuff. And as a courtroom drama, very effective.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
One person's story of faith and possession.
2005 · 2h 2m · PG-13
Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Directed by
Scott Derrickson
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Overview
When a young girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
Director and cast
- Scott Derrickson Director
- Laura Linney as Erin Bruner
- Tom Wilkinson as Father Moore
- Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose
- Campbell Scott as Ethan Thomas
- Colm Feore as Karl Gunderson
- Joshua Close as Jason
- Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Mueller
- Duncan Fraser as Dr. Cartwright
- JR Bourne as Ray
- Mary Beth Hurt as Judge Brewster
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
20%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There's no green vomit and nobody's head ever rotates a full 360; we stay in the natural world and never enter a movie world, and that makes the movie a lot better.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Fresh
The performances are topnotch.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Fresh
This is a horror movie, for once, which really wants us to use our heads.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
As courtroom drama, The Exorcism of Emily Rose works effectively; as a scarefest, it misses the mark. But the performances stick with you, particularly that of Linney, who has an elegant steeliness.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
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