The Exorcism of Emily Rose DVD

In the movie, the defence, primarily in the form of Laura Linney's character Erin Bruner, attempts to convince judge and jury that Father Richard Moore, (portrayed by Tom Wilkinson), was blameless in Emily's apparently demon-infested death. The opposition, on the other hand, calls on the scientific testimony of doctors indicating that Emily's death was a tragic combination of epileptic seizures, malnutrition, and a lack of medical attention - believed to be intentional - on the part of Father Moore. Interspersed throughout the trial are recollections of Emily's worsening conditions from the perspective of family members and Father Moore himself. However, when the movie moves away from courtroom scenes, the underbelly of the beast is revealed. Erin's part in the trial takes on a more significant role out of the court when demons - the very ones that haunted Emily - doggedly toy with her everyday life. The entire defence is under fire as the case opens into a scientific debate over the topic of Emily's supposedly supernatural demise. Unlike many disturbing movies, The Exorcism of Emily Rose follows an alternation of eyewitness and professional accounts - with varying religious and scientific convictions - recalling Emily's final days. As each account is relived, the audience is exposed to a number of perspectives on Emily as she slowly but surely succumbs to a unpleasant affliction.

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