The Exorcism of Emily Rose

A 2005 American supernatural horror and legal drama film directed by Scott Derrickson. The plot is based on the real-life story of Anneliese Michel and follows the trial of Catholic priest Father Moore (Tom Wilkinson), accused of negligent homicide after performing an exorcism on college student Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter). Agnostic defense attorney Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) takes on the case, facing opposition from prosecutor Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott). Throughout the trial, details of Emily's life, her suffering from mysterious seizures and hallucinations, are revealed; doctors diagnosed her with epilepsy and psychosis, while Father Moore believed she was possessed by demons and attempted to save her through exorcism. The film explores themes of faith, skepticism, and the nature of evil, highlighting the clash between science and religion within the courtroom setting.