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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Movie · 2005 · 119 min

A somber, cerebral blend of courtroom drama and supernatural dread that keeps you unsettled and thoughtful.

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2005 film by Scott Derrickson
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Year
2005
Runtime
119 min
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • morality
  • death
  • justice
  • guilt
Places
  • small town
  • big city
  • hospital
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror6
Humour1
Realism7
Romance0
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

Details

Genres
drama, horror, thriller, trial, crime thriller
Directed by
Scott Derrickson
Written by
Scott Derrickson, Paul Harris Boardman
Starring
Tom Wilkinson, Laura Linney, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jennifer Carpenter, Campbell Scott, Colm Feore, Henry Czerny, Mary Beth Hurt
Music
Christopher Young
Cinematography
Tom Stern
Runtime
119 min
Country
United States
Languages
English

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