Review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) by Harlansaysso — 28 Jun 2015

The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a bold movie in so many ways. Its part drama/ part horror. It combines the two beautifully to give us something that has not or rarely ever been done before. A film that makes us question our beliefs.

It does not rest solely on its horror roots as so many other Exorcism movies do. It makes us question possibilities that may or may not exist by giving us a look at both sides of the same coin. A film that truly is intriguing as well as scary.

The acting is absolute top notch. Laura Linney is fantastic to watch, but the real credit goes to Jennifer Carpenter. Her portrayal of Emily is one that makes you feel sorry for her as well as terrify you.

Not since Linda Blair has an actress portrayed such a difficult role with such amazing depth. If you are looking for a straight up jump out and scare you type of movie, this is not the one. However, if you want a movie with a great story, moral message, and terrifying performances that resonate with you long after you watched.

.... Exorcism of Emily Rose is it. A fantastic journey that invokes fear as well as thought. And one that may have you keeping the lights on well into the late hours of the night.