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Case 39

Case 39

Some cases should never be opened.

20096.31h 49m

Overview

In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.

Directed by Christian Alvart
Written by Ray Wright
Produced by Steve Golin, Lisa Bruce, Alix Madigan
Box OfficeBudget: $27.0MRevenue: $29.0M

Top Cast

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger

Emily Jenkins

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Lillith Sullivan

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Detective Mike Barron

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Douglas J. Ames

Adrian Lester

Adrian Lester

Wayne

Kerry O'Malley

Kerry O'Malley

Margaret Sullivan

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Edward Sullivan

Cynthia Stevenson

Cynthia Stevenson

Nancy

Alexander Conti

Alexander Conti

Diego

P

Philip Cabrita

Javier

Themes & Keywords

child abusesocial workerdetectiveofficesupernaturalmurdermental institutioncityscapedrawnfalling elevatorpiersuper powerevil childdeadlyevil little girl

About Case 39

Case 39 is a horror, mystery, thriller film released in 2009 exploring themes of child abuse, social worker, detective, office, supernatural, murder. Directed by Christian Alvart, it stars Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane. In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.

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