The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Confronting Fear and Powerlessness

Welcome back to Fear and Trembling with Horror, where we serve up fresh slices of horror garnished with a sprinkle of philosophy, theology, religion, literature, and mythology. This time, join your hosts, Jared and Ryan, as we dissect Scott Derrickson's spine-chilling masterpiece, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. A film that flawlessly marries elements of possession narratives and courtroom drama, it introduces us to a priest on trial for his belief in possession and exorcism as viable cultural realities. Through a riveting back-and-forth between the courtroom and the harrowing exorcism, we unearth themes of possession, exorcism, and the tension between modern, rational worldviews and traditional, ancient perspectives. As we venture further into the realms of faith and fear, we cast a lens on how faith permeates our daily lives, from mundane choices t ...