'Emily Rose' Looks Good
For those who especially like a chill on their flesh, be on the lookout for "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." It's due Sept. 9 from Sony Pictures. (You can visit the site and see the trailer here.)
The film is based on a true story about a 19-year-old woman deemed demon-possessed by the Catholic Church. The priest who attempt an exorcism was charged with negligence after her death. The movie deals with the lawyer's defense of the priest, as well as the story of Emily herself. Casting (Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson, for example) looks terrific.
I believe the true story comes from the novel "The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel." The film, however, looks like it might be a good entry into the "religious horror" genre. We'll see ...