Case 39 (2009)

Some cases should never be opened.

Case 39 (2009) poster

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.

Director: Christian Alvart
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michl Britsch
Cinematography: Hagen Bogdanski
Editing: Mark Goldblatt
Production: Paramount Vantage, Misher Films, Anonymous Content, Case 39 Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $27M
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en

Themes

Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo

Keywords

child abuse, social worker, detective, office, supernatural, murder, mental institution, cityscape, drawn, falling elevator, pier, super power, evil child, deadly, evil little girl

Trailer

Case 39 Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Case 39 about?
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.
Who directed Case 39?
Case 39 was directed by Christian Alvart.
Who stars in Case 39?
Case 39 stars Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester, Kerry O'Malley.
How long is Case 39?
Case 39 has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Case 39?
Case 39 is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Case 39?
Case 39 had a budget of $27M.
How much did Case 39 gross?
Case 39 grossed $29M worldwide.
Where was Case 39 produced?
Case 39 was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of Case 39?
The themes of Case 39 include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo.