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 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Lakeshore Entertainment, Firm Films Distribution (US): Screen Gems Inc Director(s): Scott Derrickson Producer(s): Paul Harris Boardman, Clint Culpepper, Beau Flynn, Andre Lamal, Gary Lucchesi, David McIlvain, Tom Rosenberg, Julie Silverman, Tripp Vinson Written by: Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson Cinematography/Camera: Tom Stern Music: Christopher Young Film Editing: Jeff Betancourt Casting: Stuart Aikins, Sean Cossey, Nancy Naylor, Nancy Nayor, Kelly Wagner Production Design: David Brisbin Art Direction: Sandi Tanaka Viewed At: Driftwood Theater 6 The "based on a true story" The Exorcism of Emily Rose is not another Exorcist. The Exorcism of Emily Rose presents an evil theme to be sure but it appears to be more of a courtroom examination of Spiritual reality. If you watch it, don't lose focus -- it is entertainment. We are all familiar with Hollywood's use of "...based on..." The Exorcism of Emily Rose is an "Americanized" version of the story of 19 year old German, Anneliese Michel, a University of Wurzburg student. This version is based here in America and uses the name "Emily Rose." These and likely other adaptations of the true story leads one to wonder how "based on" this film really is. The story opens in 1976 as a man (Terence Kelly) arrives at the rural Rose home in Crescent County to be greeted by a figure that peeks from behind a second story window curtain. After no answer at the front door the man turns to walk away when the door creaks open and a voice asks "You the medical examiner?" Nineteen year old college student, Emily (Jennifer Carpenter) lies dead in her second story bedroom. Medical treatment was unsuccessful at saving Emily. She was diagnosed as suffering psychotic epilepsy and anorexia. Emily's convulsions, hyperextensions of her body far beyond the normal range, rigidity and completely unnatural and violent movements such as rising to her feet without standing continued to worsen. She had even experienced what was best described as an invisible body pressing on hers as she lied in her dorm room bed. She began to speak, rather bellow, in fluent Aramaic and Latin with voices not hers. Yes, voices. Evil and demon images appeared to Emily in the clouds, in the condensation on windows and even on the faces of people. Physical manifestations have been causing her injury. Even her eyes changed, dilated beyond possible. Gambutrol was prescribed but nothing seemed to help Emily. The family priest Father Richard Moore (Tom Wilkinson) sought and received the sanction of the archdiocese to conduct an exorcism, coincidentally on Halloween. The exorcism failed and Emily died. Father Richard Moore is convicted of negligent homicide with the death of Emily since he suggested Emily stop taking the medication and to trust in her faith in God to intercede for her. A noted anthropological psychiatrist even blamed the Gambutrol for disabling any attempts to exorcise the demons from Emily. Emily was possessed with six demon spirits: Cain; Nero; Judas; Belial; Lucifer; a sixth the name I was not fast enough to catch in the captioned foreign language Emily was speaking. Most of the names are familiar to anyone reading this but the one most unlikely to be familiar is Belial The archdiocese provided Father Moore with legal counsel in the initially agnostic and upwardly mobile Erin Bruner (Laura Linney). In a public relations move, the archdiocese wanted Moore to accept a plea bargain deal made by the district attorney's church-going, choir-member prosecutor, Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott) by pleading guilty to lesser charges. It is Bruner's job to convince Moore to accept the deal. Father Moore refused. Not because of being afraid of jail, but because he wanted to take the stand to tell Emily's story. In essence, Emily died so her story would be told. Sidebar Note: Maybe there is something to say the film portraying a church-going, choir-member prosecutor defying and even denying God's Word. God warns us that many will show an air of godliness but will have false hearts. [2 Tim. 3:1 - 5] Some interesting issues were revealed surrounding Emily's faith. A physical manifestation of Mary, the mother of Jesus, speaking to Emily was only one. The manifestation of Mary gave Emily two choices: to go with her to Heaven or stay here and suffer more of what she had suffered in order to be a beacon for others in the Truth of God's Word. Emily chose to stay and serve others. Another tidbit presented by the writers is 3:00 AM. Most of the evil events happened at 3:00 AM. Father Moore explained that 3:00 AM is, for the lack of a better term, the "bewitching hour" and the time of the heaviest evil activity since 3:00 AM is the reciprocal or opposite of 3:00 PM, the hour at which Jesus is said to have given up the Ghost on the Cross at Calvary. I cannot confirm the accuracy of this claim nor will I try. While I believe in angelic possession I have never seen a demonic possession nor known of anyone who has been demon-possessed to the extent Hollywood portrays. However, I believe demon possession exists because the Master Exorcist Jesus Himself cast out demons as did His disciples. Master Exorcist? Absolutely! All Jesus had to do to cast out demons was to say "Go!" And they went, pleading for their existence on the way. [Matt. 8:32] A little trivia to round out the matter. In the trailer, a physician states "There are no injections against the devil." The cut of the movie I saw did not have that line. This is just to let your know, again, that the trailers are not always true to the parent film and are therefore not always "What you see is what you get." That is a significant point for parents who would like to trust trailers to be honest and accurate. The strongest of influence in this film was many unholy, Satanic matters but only one use of God's name in vain which was without the four letter expletive. The Offense to God investigation area revealed enough invasive programming for the film to lose all 100 starting points in Offense to God. Next up the ladder of scoring loss was the programming applicable to Drugs/Alcohol which earned an arena score of 47 out of 100. Drugs/Alcohol was narrowly led by Wanton Violence/Crime with an area score of 50 out of 100. Next up the scoring ladder was programming applicable to the Impudence/Hate investigation area with a score of 85 out of 100. Both the Sexual Immorality and Murder/Suicide investigation areas were free of offensive programming and each earned the highest possible score of 100 out of 100. Foul language found by the Impudence/Hate investigation area was limited to only five uses of the three/four letter word vocabulary which is most atypical of PG-13 films nowadays. [Prov. 22:11] Thespian demonstrations of sexually immoral deeds were completely absent which is even more atypical of modern PG-13 films which typically include some form of intercourse and/or nudity. [1Tim. 4:12] There was a notable amount of drinking of alcohol in this PG-13 which should alert mom/dad since the American College of Physicians proved that presentation of drinking in and as entertainment leads to abuse of alcohol by the youthful crowd. [Eph. 5:18] SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary/ Commentary section.)  Wanton Violence/Crime (W) Impudence/Hate (I) Sexual Immorality (S) Drugs/Alcohol (D): Offense to God (O) Murder/Suicide (M) |
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| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our more than eight years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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