Review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) by Rohit V — 17 Feb 2011

Creepy and fun in a strange way. It kept me interested. The actors were great.

This review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) was written by Rohit V on 17 Feb 2011.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose has generally received positive reviews.

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