Film2009109 min

Case 39

Name: Case 39
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2009
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester

Taste attributes: horrormysterythrillersuperherobusinessmonster/alien/supernaturaldetectivefastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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"Some cases should never be opened."

Boxlist takeOtherworldly and dark: a weighty horror film, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.3 /10

TMDB · 1,731 votes

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What lines up

Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow

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Synopsis

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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