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The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Credits
Title: The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Director: Scott Derrickson
Writers: Paul Harris Boardman; Scott Derrickson
Producers: Paul Harris Boardman; Beau Flynn; Andre Lamal; Gary Lucchesi; David McIlvain; Terry McKay; Tim Rosenberg; David Rubin; Tripp Vinson; Julie Yorn
Composer: Christopher Young
Cinematography: Tom Stern
Editors: Jeff Betancourt
Production
Distributed by: Screen Gems
Lakeshore Entertainment
Released: September 9th, 2005
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 119 min.
Country: USA
Language: English
Budget: $20,000,000
Gross: $75,072,454 (US)
$140,238,064 (Worldwide)
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose is an American feature film of the supernatural thriller genre, with an emphasis on demonic possession and exorcism. It was directed by Scott Derrickson with a screenplay written by Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman. It was produced by Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment and released theatrically in the United States on September 9th, 2005.

Cast[]

Actor Role
Laura Linney Erin Bruner
Tom Wilkinson Father Moore
Campbell Scott Ethan Thomas
Jennifer Carpenter Emily Rose
Colm Feore Karl Gunderson
Joshua Close Jason
Kenneth Welsh Doctor Mueller
Duncan Fraser Doctor Cartwright
JR Bourne Ray
Mary Beth Hurt Judge Brewster
Henry Czerny Doctor Briggs
Shohreh Aghdashloo Doctor Adani
Steve Archer Guy in bar
Arlene Belcastro Praying woman #2
David Berner Karl's crony #1
Mary Black Doctor Vogel
Julian Christopher District attorney
Aaron Douglas Assistant D.A. #1
Lorena Gale Jury foreman
George Gordon Karl's crony #2
Iris Graham Emily's sister #2
Taylor Hill Emily's sister #3
Chelah Horsdal Assistant D.A. #3
John Innes University professor
Jeff Johnson Umbrella guy
Michael Jonsson Deputy #1
Katie Keating Alice
Terence Kelly Medical examiner
Darrin Maharaj On-the-scene reporter
Ryan McDonald Student in classroom
Marilyn Norry Maria Rose
Joanna Piros News anchorperson
Marsha Regis Assistant D.A. #2
Bobby Stewart Bailiff
Clay St. Thomas Reporter on TV
Cory Lee Umbrella girl
Liduina Vanderspek Praying woman #1
Andrew Wheeler Nathaniel Rose
Ally Warren Blonde juror

Notes & Trivia[]

  • The events of The Exorcism of Emily Rose are inspired by actual events relating to a German woman, Anneliese Michel, who underwent sixty-seven rites of exorcism sessions before dying on July 1st, 1976.
  • Production on The Exorcism of Emily Rose began on November 16th, 2004.
  • There are a total of thirty-eight credited cast member in this film.
  • The Exorcism of Emily Rose was released on DVD in Region 1 format by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on December 20th, 2005. It was released on Blu-ray on July 22nd, 2008.
  • The Exorcism of Emily Rose was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Some scenes were also filmed in Los Angeles, California. Notable Vancouver locations include the Buchanan Building and the MacMillian Building on the Robson Square campus at the University of British Columbia.
  • Emily Rose is possessed by six different demons in this film, two of which are identified by name: Lucifer and Belial. Lucifer is of course short for Lucifer Morningstar, aka The Devil. Belial is found in Hebrew texts and may likewise refer to the Devil. He is referenced in Christianity in one source, Corinthians 6:15 of the New Testament by Paul the Apostle, though this too is likely intended as a synonym for Satan. The name has been used extensively in fictional lore relating to demonology.

Cast & Crew[]

Yeah, but is it scary?[]

  • There are scenes where Emily Rose hallucinates that the people around her have ghastly faces with blackened eyes and elongated open mouths.
  • Several scenes depict Emily Rose as being possessed, and she speaks in a growling demonic voice, has ashen skin and lesions on her face.

Recommendations[]

  • Exorcist, The
  • Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers
  • Last Exorcism, The
  • Stigmata

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