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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) -- A thrilling horror film about a lawyer (Linney), who takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) -- A lawyer (Linney) takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) -- Clip: Can You Hear Me?
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) -- A lawyer (Linney) takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) -- A lawyer (Linney) takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   29,148 votes
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Director:
Scott Derrickson
Writers (WGA):
Paul Harris Boardman (written by) &
Scott Derrickson (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
9 September 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Horror more
Tagline:
What happened to Emily?
Plot:
A lawyer (Linney) takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(61 articles)
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User Comments:
Excellent on so many levels; a lesson in mainstream film-making more (473 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Laura Linney ... Erin Bruner

Tom Wilkinson ... Father Moore

Campbell Scott ... Ethan Thomas

Jennifer Carpenter ... Emily Rose

Colm Feore ... Karl Gunderson
Joshua Close ... Jason
Kenneth Welsh ... Dr. Mueller

Duncan Fraser ... Dr. Cartwright

JR Bourne ... Ray
Mary Beth Hurt ... Judge Brewster

Henry Czerny ... Dr. Briggs
Shohreh Aghdashloo ... Dr. Adani
Steve Archer ... Guy in Bar
Arlene Belcastro ... Praying Woman #2
David Berner ... Karl's Crony #1
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel (USA) (working title)
Untitled Scott Derrickson Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, including intense/frightening sequences and disturbing images.
Runtime:
119 min | USA:122 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Company:
Screen Gems more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the scene when Emily (Jennifer Carpenter) is in the church and starts to bend over backwards, Carpenter had to wear a harness to make the effect more inhuman. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: The stop button is pushed on the tape recorder during the courtroom scene, but the tape continues to play for a few more seconds. more
Quotes:
Karl Gunderson: Are you drunk?
Erin Bruner: Not yet. But I'm working on it.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "30 Even Scarier Movie Moments" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 in C Sharp Minor more

FAQ

What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Unrated Version?
So when shes in her dorm, does the demon attack her or rape her?
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150 out of 201 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent on so many levels; a lesson in mainstream film-making, 26 September 2005
8/10
Author: Potty-Man from Israel

Wonderful, wonderful movie. A lesson in film-making. I know a lot of people won't be able to see it for what it is because of the supernatural/horror elements (which are usually a turn-off for film snobs), but the movie is just extremely well-made.

Consider the fact that Linney's character's true conflict is not winning the trial, but a satisfyingly complex internal struggle which I will not name so as not to spoil the movie. Or the plethora of food for thought that the movie offers, regarding existentialist issues of perception vs. objective truth, and social issues of liability and responsibility.

Some very interesting scenes that find ways to express things in subtle and creative ways without spelling them out. And an incredible and ballsy performance by Jennifer Carpenter, which takes Linda Blair's possession to a whole new level. Also, notice how a key dramatic monologue is presented, contrary to what we might expect, with no sentimental music in the background. The cinematography is also great. I was reminded of Dario Argento's vivid colors in Suspiria on more than one occasion.

Although it's not the focus of the film, the movie also offers a few very cool scare moments, and seeing Emily possessed is terrifying.

This is my favorite "underdog" movie of the year so far.

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