The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Based partly on a true story, this horror mystery from the director of Doctor Strange follows the death of a young girl and her suspected killer - the priest who performed an exorcism on her.
- Director:
- Scott Derrickson ('Sinister', 'Doctor Strange')
- Writer:
- Scott DerricksonPaul Harris Boardman
- Cast:
- Laura LinneyTom WilkinsonCampbell ScottJennifer Carpenter
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressSome genuine shocks punctuate The Exorcism of Emily Rose, an unusually intelligent genre item that manages to mix full-bore horror with courtroom drama.
Roger Ebert
pressSomehow the movie really never takes off into the riveting fascination we expect in the opening scenes. Maybe it cannot; maybe it is too faithful to the issues it raises to exploit them.
Hollywood Reporter
pressLong wedges of the film are simply a discussion about the relative merits of science and superstition. Carpenter, as the sick girl, puts in the best performance.
Variety
pressSome genuine shocks punctuate The Exorcism of Emily Rose, an unusually intelligent genre item that manages to mix full-bore horror with courtroom drama.
Roger Ebert
pressSomehow the movie really never takes off into the riveting fascination we expect in the opening scenes. Maybe it cannot; maybe it is too faithful to the issues it raises to exploit them.
Hollywood Reporter
pressLong wedges of the film are simply a discussion about the relative merits of science and superstition. Carpenter, as the sick girl, puts in the best performance.
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