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The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Crime · Drama · Horror · 2005
When a younger 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.
Movie details
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
“One person's story of faith and possession.”
2005 Crime · Drama · Horror 2h 2m
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
When a younger 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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Exorcism of Emily Rose?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Scott Derrickson
Written by
Scott Derrickson · Paul Harris Boardman
Laura Linney
Erin Bruner
Tom Wilkinson
Father Moore
Campbell Scott
Ethan Thomas
Jennifer Carpenter
Emily Rose
Kenneth Welsh
Dr. Mueller
Mary Beth Hurt
Judge Brewster
Colm Feore
Karl Gunderson
Court is in session
Put The Exorcism of Emily Rose on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.