The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Hagios · 02-09-2006, 12:00 AM

We saw this one on Tuesday. I had read the reviewers criticizing it for not being all that scary. I agree with that, BUT if you put your expectations low and understand that this isn't a true horror movie, I think it will become more enjoyable. I purposely went into it expecting a drama, with a lot of courtroom action, and don't get me wrong, there was, but then, when something did happen, there was a little more shock to it. There was an interesting twist in the end, it doesn't blow you away like some movies (Sixth Sense), but it make me say, "Hmmm, interesting" lol. It does depict a more "realistic" looking possession then you see in other movies, which was good, but I was still waiting for the pea soup to fly, but there was none hehe.

I think movies now have to fit into these catagoties that we have set, be it horror, or drama, comedy and what not, then, if something is a little on the line and doesn't scare the hell out of us, it isn't a good horror movie, or make us laugh or cry or whatever, then it sucks. I'm not saying I disagree with those who were let down, if I was expecting something more frightning, I would be too.

For those who haven't seen it yet, take my advice, expect a drama court room movie with some thrills thrown in. The story is centered around a girl who is overcome by six demons. A priest is authorized by the Archdiocese to preform an exorcism, which fails. The girl dies and the priest stands trial for interfering with her medical treatment which is seen as the direct cause of her death. Through the coutroom testimony we are given flashbacks to the events: demonic attacks, hallucinations, and the exorcism itself. In the end we learn why the priest is so determined to, "tell Emily's story" (yeah that line gets old after the first 20 times he says it) lol.

Melkorus · 02-09-2006, 12:48 AM

Before I watched this movie I had very very little expectation from it. As most horror movies nowdays I defenitly wasn't expecting it to be scary. I was actually thinking it will be just another exorcism rip off with meaningless story and funny acting (yeah a lot of time possessed people are...funny lol).

To my suprise this was one very well done movie, I liked it more than I could have hoped for and I nejoyed every single bit of it. 5/5.

Requiem · 02-09-2006, 06:45 AM

I haven't seen this yet, but as like you both said.. my friends also said to me that I should expect a horror movie when I watch it. So, when I do see it I'll keep an open mind.

desertfox · 02-09-2006, 04:53 PM

thsi movie is nothing compare to the old Exorcism. Dont watch it, for the sake of saving your brain cells.

Hagios · 02-09-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by desertfox

thsi movie is nothing compare to the old Exorcism. Dont watch it, for the sake of saving your brain cells.

I don't think you should compair the two though. I mean the original is in a class by itself. I mean, have you seen the old news footages of people being carried out of the theater??? People literally feignted and were nauseated from this film.

Melkorus · 02-09-2006, 10:50 PM

This movie is not meant to scare people. It's more of a drama before anyting else and it's very good drama indeed. Besides this movie is based on true story which I find very interesting.

Honestly, I really did enjoy Exorcism I and II, 3rd one was so so and Exorcism The Begining sucked, but neither of them were really scary you know, it's been a while since I got scared or felt uncomfy in scary way while watching movie.

Hagios · 02-10-2006, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Drvanitus

This movie is not meant to scare people. It's more of a drama before anyting else and it's very good drama indeed. Besides this movie is based on true story which I find very interesting.

Yeah, the "horror" label really hurt this movie. If they could have just had "drama" or "drama/Thriller", I think more people would have liked it.

GR1MNIR · 04-09-2006, 04:15 PM

If you haven't yet, you should listen to the actual exorcism recording of the girl who this movie was based on. I can't remember the name, but I'll try and see if I can find it. Definitely sent shivers up my spine when I listened to it.

Hagios · 04-14-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GR1MNIR

If you haven't yet, you should listen to the actual exorcism recording of the girl who this movie was based on. I can't remember the name, but I'll try and see if I can find it. Definitely sent shivers up my spine when I listened to it.

Do you have a link?

GR1MNIR · 04-15-2006, 01:16 PM

I have a link to a web page that talks about the real girl which the movie was based on

http://www.fotofetch.com/

But all my searching to find the recorded exorcism have come up with nil. My apologies for that, but I did find a recording of a russian exorcism if anyone wants to hear that.

http://paranormal.about.com/library/..._recording.htm

02-09-2006, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hagios Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TX Posts: 341	The Exorcism of Emily Rose We saw this one on Tuesday. I had read the reviewers criticizing it for not being all that scary. I agree with that, BUT if you put your expectations low and understand that this isn't a true horror movie, I think it will become more enjoyable. I purposely went into it expecting a drama, with a lot of courtroom action, and don't get me wrong, there was, but then, when something did happen, there was a little more shock to it. There was an interesting twist in the end, it doesn't blow you away like some movies (Sixth Sense), but it make me say, "Hmmm, interesting" lol. It does depict a more "realistic" looking possession then you see in other movies, which was good, but I was still waiting for the pea soup to fly, but there was none hehe. I think movies now have to fit into these catagoties that we have set, be it horror, or drama, comedy and what not, then, if something is a little on the line and doesn't scare the hell out of us, it isn't a good horror movie, or make us laugh or cry or whatever, then it sucks. I'm not saying I disagree with those who were let down, if I was expecting something more frightning, I would be too. For those who haven't seen it yet, take my advice, expect a drama court room movie with some thrills thrown in. The story is centered around a girl who is overcome by six demons. A priest is authorized by the Archdiocese to preform an exorcism, which fails. The girl dies and the priest stands trial for interfering with her medical treatment which is seen as the direct cause of her death. Through the coutroom testimony we are given flashbacks to the events: demonic attacks, hallucinations, and the exorcism itself. In the end we learn why the priest is so determined to, "tell Emily's story" (yeah that line gets old after the first 20 times he says it) lol. __________________ "Imagine the vanity of thinking that your enemy can do you more damage than your enmity." - St. Augustine

02-09-2006, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Melkorus The Old Timer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 4,185	Before I watched this movie I had very very little expectation from it. As most horror movies nowdays I defenitly wasn't expecting it to be scary. I was actually thinking it will be just another exorcism rip off with meaningless story and funny acting (yeah a lot of time possessed people are...funny lol). To my suprise this was one very well done movie, I liked it more than I could have hoped for and I nejoyed every single bit of it. 5/5. __________________

02-09-2006, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Requiem Killed to Death Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,987 Blog Entries: 7	I haven't seen this yet, but as like you both said.. my friends also said to me that I should expect a horror movie when I watch it. So, when I do see it I'll keep an open mind. Last edited by Requiem; 02-09-2006 at 06:49 AM.

02-09-2006, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
desertfox Guild Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Follow your nose Posts: 1,894 Blog Entries: 1	thsi movie is nothing compare to the old Exorcism. Dont watch it, for the sake of saving your brain cells. __________________

02-09-2006, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Melkorus The Old Timer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 4,185	This movie is not meant to scare people. It's more of a drama before anyting else and it's very good drama indeed. Besides this movie is based on true story which I find very interesting. Honestly, I really did enjoy Exorcism I and II, 3rd one was so so and Exorcism The Begining sucked, but neither of them were really scary you know, it's been a while since I got scared or felt uncomfy in scary way while watching movie. __________________

04-09-2006, 04:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
GR1MNIR Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,391	If you haven't yet, you should listen to the actual exorcism recording of the girl who this movie was based on. I can't remember the name, but I'll try and see if I can find it. Definitely sent shivers up my spine when I listened to it.

04-15-2006, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
GR1MNIR Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,391	I have a link to a web page that talks about the real girl which the movie was based on http://www.fotofetch.com/ But all my searching to find the recorded exorcism have come up with nil. My apologies for that, but I did find a recording of a russian exorcism if anyone wants to hear that. http://paranormal.about.com/library/..._recording.htm Last edited by GR1MNIR; 04-15-2006 at 01:21 PM.

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