“Some cases should never be opened.”
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
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.