The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Name: The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2005-09-09
Cast: Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Jennifer Carpenter, Campbell Scott, Colm Feore

2005 | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 8 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring or Primal Fear, start here.
The mood: Scary, dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When a young girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$145 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 280K people sought it out in the past year