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I've seen it. I think The Exorcism of Emily Rose is the scariest out of all the exorcism movies. I watched it once, and that was it for me. lol
eek It's based on a true story which makes it even scarier. I haven't seen The Last Exorcism (2010).
Everyone's saying The Exorcism Of Emily Rose was scarier then the Exorcist. :p
A crime, if you ask me.
Emily Rose is a quick buck movie made for teenagers.
The Exorcist, along with everything it implies thematically, is the kind of movie that's meant to linger in your mind. All anyone remembers is the vomit and the head-spinning, but there's a lot more going on in that movie, and it's a shame so much of it goes over peoples' heads these days.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose wasn't so cheaply done, it had a lot of story to it. Jennifer Carpenter really deserved an award for her performance. The horror wasn't so "in your face" like The Exorcist, it was subtle yet chilling. I really liked the courtroom trial setting, it was like watching a supernatural episode of Law and Order. You feel like you're also on jury duty in the courtroom. They showed how the possession/illness affected Emily, her social life and her family. It's interesting how Emily wasn't responding to medication and she could speak in languages she never learned, it stirs up questions: was she really mentally ill, or possessed? Did she die of negligent manslaughter or possession? I really think this movie brings people closer to the possibility of the supernatural and God.
I didn't hate it, but it just seemed a little flat to me. Regardless,
The Exorcist is a work of art.
Emily Rose is, at best, good, but not great.
A better film based on the Anneliese Michel story is one called
Requiem. Not exactly a horror film, but closer to the real thing.