The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 horror film that explores the legal and spiritual dimensions of the death of a young woman named Emily Rose. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film stars Laura Linney as an attorney defending a priest, played by Tom Wilkinson, accused of negligent homicide after performing an exorcism. The narrative alternates between courtroom drama and supernatural horror, presenting differing viewpoints on faith and science.