catching up: The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Based on the previews for this movie, I would have expected it to be pretty scary. And if you are a Christian who believes in demons and spritual warfare, it still is. But I would not be surprised if people who do not believe are utterly disappointed. The purpose of the film is not so much to scare the audience as it is to open their eyes to the possibility that some of the things we explain away with science might possibly be spiritual/demonic in nature. The girl who plays Emily Rose is dang creepy and can do some very unusual physical things. I think she did a phenomenal job, as did Laura Linney in the role of a lawyer who really wants not to believe these things but slowly gets pulled into a world where demonic possession is at least possible.

And let me tell you, if I ever start waking up at three a.m. on a consistent basis, I will remember this movie, and I will be scared to death.