The Exorcism of Emily Rose Page #6

...and when Dr. Cartwright | corroborates your testimony...

...and refutes the prosecution's | medical arguments...

...we'll get an acquittal.

And everyone will thank me for it.

Emily!

God help me.

Do you swear to tell the truth, | the whole truth, so help you God?

I do.

Father Moore, before you could | perform the exorcism...

...you had to get the sanction | of the Church, correct?

Yes, on October the 27th | of last year...

...I presented my assessment and | recommendation to the archbishop...

...and he authorized the exorcism | that day before I left the office.

Tell us what happened that night.

I drove home.

I sat up till after midnight | studying "The Roman Ritual"...

...thinking about what lay ahead.

You mean "The Roman Ritual" | "of Exorcism".

A text used by Catholic priests...

...as a guide to performing | the exorcism rite.

Yes, I think I actually fell asleep | with the book in my hand.

What happened next?

I woke up, freezing.

It was exactly 3 a.m.

Three a.m. is the demonic | witching hour.

It's a way for demons | to mock the Holy Trinity.

It's an inversion of 3 p.m., | the miracle hour...

...which is traditionally accepted | as the hour of Christ's death.

I thought I smelled | something burning.

Only later did I connect it...

smell of something burning...

... had been perceived by Emily.

Holy Mary, mother of God, | pray for us sinners, now and...

Pray for us sinners, | now and at the hour of our...

At the hour of...

What do you make of this gesture, | this nod in your direction?

I don't know. Some kind | of acknowledgment, I guess.

That the game is on.

You're really God's gunslinger, | aren't you, Father?

Standing tall and facing the devil | with your prayer book at your side.

Objection, Your Honor. | Counsel's harassing my witness.

Sustained. Mr. Thomas, you know | I won't allow that in my courtroom.

Forgive me, Your Honor.

Father, did you understand this | black-robed figure to be the devil?

I believe it was | a demonic manifestation.

Like the demonic force | you believe possessed Emily?

- Yes. | - Why do you think it appeared to you?

I believe the demonic | can appear as an apparition...

...much like a ghost, | in an attempt to excite our fear.

- Did it excite your fear, Father? | - It scared the hell out of me.

So this night, when you began to | prepare Emily's exorcism...

...was it your first encounter | with this demon ghost?

- Yes. | - Have you seen it again?

I've seen it ever since.

No further questions at this time.

Redirect, Your Honor.

Father Moore, after you received | the bishop's authorization...

...when did you proceed | with an exorcism?

October 31 st.

On Halloween. | Isn't that a bit dramatic?

Halloween tradition is based on | legends throughout history...

...that indicate a real increase | in spiritual activity on that night...

...and I thought we could use the | occasion to draw them into the open.

- The demons, you mean? | - Yes.

Father Moore...

...can you identify this?

It's my tape recorder. | I used it to record the exorcism.

Inside is the tape I made that night.

Why would you make such a tape?

Ever since the technology | has been available...

...exorcists have used tape recorders | to authenticate the ritual...

...and provide a record for review.

I offer into evidence this | cassette recorder and audiotape...

Objection. The people were not aware | of the existence of this tape...

...until last night. | - Neither were we.

This tape is new evidence that came | into our possession yesterday.

We provided counsel for the people | with a transcript of its contents.

You mean this tape was not | given to you by your client?

No, Your Honor. We received it | from a reluctant witness...

...Dr. Graham Cartwright, who will also | be called to testify to its authenticity.

The people will find his name | on the updated witness list...

...we provided to them this morning.

Very well. I'll allow it into evidence.

Father Moore.

Will you play the tape for us now?

This is the exorcism of Emily Rose.

Father Richard Moore...

...Nathaniel, Emily's father...

...Jason, her friend...

...a doctor who is here | to monitor Emily during the ritual...

...and Emily herself...

...who has given her permission | for the ritual to be performed.

All right, now listen.

You may say the rosary or any | private prayer for her deliverance...

...when you're not responding | to my words.

Above all...

...do whatever I ask, | without question.

Don't ask it any questions...

...or pay any attention | to what it says.

"It"?

We won't be dealing | with Emily tonight.

Restrain her.

Lord Jesus Christ, | have mercy on us.

It has begun.

Let us pray.

"Because she hopes | in you, my God."

"Send her help from | the holy place, Lord."

"And give her heavenly protection."

"May the Lord be with you."

"And with your spirit."

Our Father, who art in heaven, | hallowed be thy name.

My God. Are you all right?

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, | on earth as it is in heaven.

I'm fine.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses as we | forgive those that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation...

But deliver us from evil!

Who are you, demon? | Tell me your name.

One, two, three, four, five, six. | One, two, three, four, five, six.

Trick or treat. | I give you treats and tricks.

One, two, three, four, five, six.

Father Moore!

Papa!

Emily!

Emily!

She feels so hot, Father! | She's burning up!

Hold her down there on the straw! | Hold her!

Emily!

Doctor! I need you here now.

Watch her vital signs.

In the beginning was the word.

And the word was with God.

And the word was the word, | and what a wonderful word it was.

Through him all things remain.

Without him, nothing was made | that has been made.

And the 70 disciples | returned again with joy, saying:

"Lord, even the devils are subject | unto us through thy name."

Her heart is racing. | It's almost 180 beats a minute.

I beheld Satan as lightning | fall from heaven.

Behold. I give you power to tread on | serpents and scorpions...

...and over all the power | of the enemy.

And nothing shall, | by any means, hurt you.

Get it off! Get it off! Get it off!

Release him, demon. I command you | in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Tell me your name, wicked one.

He who commands you is he | who ordered you thrown down...

...from the highest heaven | into the depths of hell.

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, | I now command you:

Tell me your name!

Hear, therefore, and fear, | Satan, enemy of the faith.

Give me your name, demon!

Names!

Names!

Ancient serpents...

...depart from this servant of God!

Tell me your six names!

We are the ones who dwell within!

And I am Lucifer...

...the devil in the flesh.

Mr. Rose.

Doctor, help him!

Mr. Rose revived...

had to be abandoned.

Emily was taken to her room | and soon fell into a deep sleep.

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