The Exorcism of Emily Rose

This scared the crap out of me when it first came out! Every bump in the night made me jump for weeks. Not so scared now that it's 2025 but still an entertaining watch.

should have been called the negligent homicide of emily rose. equally shameful for cast and crew.

Great casting with superb acting by all of them. Both the counsellors at the court were very much presentable. Laura Linney looked gorgeous and the court room analysis exchange made good sense giving it a scientific angle as well. Was scary and engaging too.

The film The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) brings to light the complex relationship between faith and science within a courtroom, which reminded me of a real case that occurred in Brazil in 1976. That year, Maurício, a 15-year-old boy, was accidentally killed by his best friend, José, who was then accused of intentional homicide. During the trial, Judge Orimar de Bastos accepted as evidence letters psychographed by Chico Xavier, in which the victim himself stated that the shooting was accidental. This episode demonstrates how, in certain situations, spirituality and justice can walk hand in hand. I believe something similar should have happened in Emily Rose’s case (inspired by the true story of Anneliese Michel). Her trial highlighted the difficulty of science in dealing with spiritual phenomena and raised deep reflections on how far religion should be considered in legal decisions. Personally, I believe that science and spirituality should not be seen as opposites – on the contrary, they should work together to help us better understand such events. I also extend my condolences to the family of Ana Elizabeth (Anneliese Michel), as I believe her mission on Earth was significant in bringing this discussion to light. As a film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose stands out by blending horror with courtroom drama, creating a narrative that differs from traditional exorcism movies. Jennifer Carpenter delivers an impressive performance, especially in the possession scenes, conveying an intense realism. The way director Scott Derrickson uses camera movements and physical effects, such as objects falling, enhances the immersion. However, some jumpscares felt unnecessary—while they serve to build tension for more intense scenes, I felt that at times they disrupted the film’s atmosphere. This is one of the reasons why Derrickson’s direction didn’t fully convince me. Nevertheless, the film's core idea is strong and well-executed, raising discussions that go beyond conventional horror. Overall, The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a great film that not only frightens but also makes you think. Just like the real story that inspired it, it reminds us that there are mysteries in this world that still challenge our understanding. “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” – Philippians 2:12-13 Rest in peace, Ana Elizabeth

A decent piece of horror showcasing its frightening moments and a commendable performance from Jennifer Carpenter, The Exorcism of Emily Rose initially presents itself as a respectable fictional adaptation of the real-life events it draws inspiration from, but the interweaving of courtroom drama and the depiction of Emily Rose’s harrowing exorcism can sometimes hinder the film’s attempt to establish itself as a distinct horror narrative. This uneven focus on tone creates an inconsistent atmosphere. Grading: C+

This is not a horror film is more a court drama, meaning they are few spooky scenes but the heart of the film is in the courtroom. That said I thought it was pretty good however deeply catholic bias here where faith is explain thru the Catholic viewpoint not others. Overall, a nice court drama and you skip the few creepy scenes its a good film to enjoy.

Achei a atuação incrível e não esperava nada menos vindo da Jennifer Carpenter, mas achei que o filme se focou bem mais na trama do padre do que na da própria Emily. Gostaria que tivesse mais cenas mostrando a possessão dela, falando como uma viciada em filmes de terror. O filme é muito bom e já esperava isso por ser um clássico, porém não é surpreendente para alguém que vê muitos filmes do gênero. Talvez ele devesse ter suspense como gênero principal e terror como secundário até porque que você fica bem mais apreensivo com a trajetória do padre. O filme teria ficado melhor se não dissesse que a Emily morre no início porque assim o filnal surpreenderia os telespectadores com a escolha dela. Mas adimito que o filme traz super bem o conflito de religião e ciência.

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.

(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.

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