Review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) by Jesse Z — 26 Jun 2013

The storyline and the characters are average, but the movie is still innovative and different than most horror films.

This review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) was written by Jesse Z on 26 Jun 2013.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose has generally received positive reviews.

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