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Some Cases Should Never Be Opened.

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Case 39

Release Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 Theaters

A social worker rescues a young girl from abusive parents but begins to suspect the girl may not be so innocent after all.

Director: Christian Alvart

Starring: Renée Zellweger Ian McShane Kerry O'Malley Bradley Cooper Callum Keith Rennie

R Horror 1 hr, 49 m

  • 3.9 / 5
84% 16%

A social worker rescues a young girl from abusive parents but begins to suspect the girl may not be so innocent after all.

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Plot
"Case 39" is a horror film starring Renée Zellweger as family services social worker Emily Jenkins. Emily thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case, troubled 10-year old Lilith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland). Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to kill Lilith, their only daughter. Emily saves her and decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along.
Horror Sci-Fi Suspense Thriller

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The film's director Christian Alvart last directed Pandorum. The film's writer Ray Wright last wrote The Crazies and Pulse.

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Steve Golin
Kevin Misher

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for violence and terror, including disturbing images
Runtime
1 hr, 49 m
Tagline
Some Cases Should Never Be Opened.
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Language
English

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Case 39 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 1, 2010. in around 2,211 theaters There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including The Social Network, Let Me In and Ip Man.

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