Case 39 (2009)

Case 39
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Strong violence

Director: Christian Alvert
Actors: Renee Zellweger, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Jodelle Ferland, Callum Keith Rennie, Adrian Lester, Cynthia Stevenson

Social worker Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) fights to save 10-year-old Lillith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.

DVD
Status: QuickPick
Run time: 109mins
Origin: UNITED STATES
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Member Reviews (63)

63 Member Reviews
Elizabeth
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A good scare the ending was scary the kid was good give a go it is good
Posted Friday, 31 May 2013 See my other reviews
yen
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one of the scariest film i've ever seen!!!
Posted Monday, 18 March 2013 See my other reviews
Margaret
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I really enjoyed thihs one well worth the watch.
Posted Friday, 9 November 2012 See my other reviews
Hayesy
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What a chiller. I suspected where the story was going but wasn't prepared for the intense little girl. GRRRR
Posted Saturday, 13 October 2012 See my other reviews
Vicstar 1959
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A great movie. I really enjoyed it. There were twists and turns and at times gave you right the amount of scare factor
Posted Thursday, 31 May 2012 See my other reviews
John
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Ok
Posted Monday, 7 May 2012 See my other reviews
Terry
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Decent horror movie. Not quite what you expect, with a corny moment or two towards the end. Worth a watch.
Posted Tuesday, 3 April 2012 See my other reviews
megan
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i liked it!! evil kid!!!
Posted Friday, 16 March 2012 See my other reviews
Bugsy
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It's Bridget Jones meets The Omen in this totally implausible story of social worker Renee coming across devil-child Lily, and finding out the child is not as innocent as we first thought. Some nice scary touches, but really we've seen it all before (check out Orphan for a similar-themed movie).
Posted Friday, 17 February 2012 See my other reviews
Linda
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Didn't finish, too scary!
Posted Thursday, 9 February 2012 See my other reviews
Sandeep
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An interesting movie. Keeps u wondering all the tym..nice start and keeps u glued till the end....different from al the horror movies seen till date
Posted Friday, 6 January 2012 See my other reviews
Sylvia Hass
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This is a movie that clearly shows where some of today's youth is heading! Only Americanized. Which is quite influnential considering we look to the US of A for leadership (not) I pray in this way. Sandra Bullock as a tough cop with her own demons trying to solve the case. Yes! I enjoyed the story and so would most with a stunning cast . Ryan Gosling who has gone on to do so much more.(Driver) Cute and thought provoking in essence.
Posted Wednesday, 7 December 2011 See my other reviews
REGINA JONES
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EXCELLENT MOVIE, A REAL NAIL BITER.
Posted Thursday, 17 November 2011 See my other reviews
kimbo
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A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected. Very good horror film spoilt by a predictable ending
Posted Wednesday, 14 September 2011 See my other reviews
Jan
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Interesting story, but one we've seen before. It was creepy rather than scary - had some good bits but overall I was dissapointed.
Posted Monday, 22 August 2011 See my other reviews
lisa
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this movie very good.
Posted Thursday, 23 June 2011 See my other reviews
Annette
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Wow - not many movies that keep my attention these days but don't think I even blinked for the whole of this movie. Not at all what I expected, probably should have had better description on it though so I didn't give it to my 13
Posted Sunday, 15 May 2011 See my other reviews
fred
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not what i expected. This is a supernatural movie
Posted Wednesday, 13 April 2011 See my other reviews
Eva
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I'm sure it would've been a good movie in the end, but found it a challenge to watch while pregnant. Had to turn it off.
Posted Tuesday, 22 March 2011 See my other reviews
Katie
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This movie is brilliant!!
Posted Thursday, 10 March 2011 See my other reviews
JL
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A genuinely creepy film and the child actor is just fantastic. I thought the ending was satisfying if a little unbelievable.
Posted Tuesday, 1 March 2011 See my other reviews
Maree59
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Scared me half to death. Loved it.
Posted Tuesday, 8 February 2011 See my other reviews
Leanne S
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Started out a bit tele movie.but stick with it.Endsup with some good suspense and twists
Posted Tuesday, 30 November 2010 See my other reviews
Ann E.
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Renee Zellweger was brilliant in this movie as always and the little girl 'Lillith' certainly has an unnevering pressence about her. A some what predictable story line but plenty of suspence with twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Wouldn't hesitate to recommened this movie to lovers of suspence thrillers.
Posted Monday, 29 November 2010 See my other reviews
DanniS99
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A surprise movie - a movie that you read the back and go 'oh, its about a social worker and a kid'. It takes only a couple of minutes before you are sucked in and perched on the front of your couch. SCARY!! They have done an excellent job of being scary and suspenseful. Highly recommended.
Posted Friday, 26 November 2010 See my other reviews
Patricia Stevens
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Enjoyed this movie although it was very easy to work out who was the problem right from the start.
Posted Saturday, 6 November 2010 See my other reviews
zags
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Not sure if it's because i watched this by myself at night- but i found this really scary!! Not gory- just purely unpredictable, and tense. Kind of like the grudge, and ring...
Posted Tuesday, 19 October 2010 See my other reviews
M Gale
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One of the worst movies I've ever seen!
Posted Sunday, 17 October 2010 See my other reviews
Emma
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This movie had fantastic twists and surprise plots in the movie and surprisingly, Renee was excellent in her role. A great suspense filled thriller.
Posted Monday, 11 October 2010 See my other reviews
Danuta
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A good suspensful psychological thriller movie, one that keeps you watching to the end because of the unexpected twists and turns. Great acting from the "innocent little girl" and Renee Zellweger is always a natural and totally believable in any role she plays. Some scenes seemed far fetched, but then you think to yourself, well, that's feasible. If you were at your wits end, and totaly driven by events, and everyone thought you're going a little nuts, especially when you are trying to tell them the truth about this innocent little girl! You would think that there's no oher way out, but to rid yourself of this evil, that only you can do, then you would probably stoop to these methods. I always think after watching a film of this genre that there's more to tell. I want to find out how the characters survive something like this in their lives. How do they continue with their daily lives? Do they just pick up where they left off? Do they change careers totally? Do they trust "little innocent girls again"..they're changed forever! What would take place in their lives? When a film leaves you asking questions at the end, it comes down to a good storyline/script to begin with!
Posted Wednesday, 6 October 2010 See my other reviews
Jess
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Wow! Case 39 was not what I expected! Very unpredictable,
Posted Saturday, 2 October 2010 See my other reviews
Sandy
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good movie, with a twist loved it :)
Posted Thursday, 30 September 2010 See my other reviews
stephanie
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very good movie loved it
Posted Thursday, 23 September 2010 See my other reviews
Dennis.s
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Very, very good movie
Posted Tuesday, 7 September 2010 See my other reviews
5 stars
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loved the movies 5 stars
Posted Wednesday, 1 September 2010 See my other reviews
Roger
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Excellent thriller in the vein of the demonic possessed child who causes death and horror around her, good viewing, recommended
Posted Thursday, 19 August 2010 See my other reviews
Kay
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really enjoyed this movie start to finish.
Posted Monday, 9 August 2010 See my other reviews
5
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Thoroughly enjoyed I was scared at every twist
Posted Saturday, 7 August 2010 See my other reviews
JM14
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An enjoyable thriller with a supernatural component, while still having that 'real life' atmosphere. Apart from some unrealistic 'convenient' things like a ladder being available right when its needed, and murderous psychiatric pateints with easy access to metal forks, it's still and entertaining and scary film.
Posted Tuesday, 27 July 2010 See my other reviews
Jacqui
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Renee Zellweger was great in a thriller role. The little girl was just creepy. This movie sent chills down my spine. A great thriller!
Posted Tuesday, 20 July 2010 See my other reviews
Em xo
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It was ok but was a lil boring towards the middle
Posted Friday, 16 July 2010 See my other reviews
jane
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I enjoyed this movie, a typical thriller, great cast, worth a look.
Posted Wednesday, 14 July 2010 See my other reviews
Jorja
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I really enjoyed this movie.
Posted Tuesday, 13 July 2010 See my other reviews
Tanya
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A true story that horrifies us to think people suffer so badly and children like this are rarely discovered until it is too late. We liked this one a lot.
Posted Wednesday, 7 July 2010 See my other reviews
A. Tapaatoutai
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didnt like the ending
Posted Monday, 28 June 2010 See my other reviews
fatme
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i loved every second of it ,it kept me on the edge of my seat.its a bit scary but great
Posted Sunday, 13 June 2010 See my other reviews
sarah
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stupid movie, so unbelievable and goes on and on, didnt like it at all
Posted Tuesday, 8 June 2010 See my other reviews
Linda
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You know how sometimes someone in Hollywood has an idea and then a thousand people copy it? Thats what this movie is. It has been done before and it has been done A LOT better. If u want to see a good movie with a similar subject I suggest Joshua: The Devil's Child. That one is actually well written and will scare u and make u think twice about having children. :-) Case 39 is a pathetic second rate retelling of an idea that has been done to death, and hasn't one iota of originallity. A pointless waste of time.
Posted Thursday, 27 May 2010 See my other reviews
Leah
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Great, really scary, I like a good horror and this was good!
Posted Sunday, 23 May 2010 See my other reviews
belinda
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Excellent thriller, Renee is awesome in this one
Posted Thursday, 20 May 2010 See my other reviews
JG
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Demon possessed child, not my cup of tea!!
Posted Thursday, 20 May 2010 See my other reviews
DVD renter
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Pretty average. Started out ok but then became a little silly after around 20 minutes.
Posted Monday, 17 May 2010 See my other reviews
Lloyd
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Brillant horror/thriller is about a socal worker who rescues the apprant victim of child abuse and finds out that the girl she recused is more then she appears to be. Brillantlly acted by all and a special mention to the girl that plays Lily as unlike some evil kids who overact it a bit she plays it very well and def has a promising carrer when shes older. The direction may had taken the idea from a Charmed villian but they use the materal well and there some decent jump scenes and its terrflying when Lily shows her true face and nature. Nothing overly gory but some decent CGI and a death by wasps that has to be seen to be belived. The film ends decently as well but at the same time its kinda open like other films that ended that way. But despite that its a decent horror/thriller and is worth a rental and view.
Posted Monday, 17 May 2010 See my other reviews
Linda B
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I had no idea what this film was about...So when it turned scary, I was pleasently surprised! creepy film, loved it!!!
Posted Saturday, 15 May 2010 See my other reviews
Adrian
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FANTASTIC MOVIE HIGHLY RECOMEND IT
Posted Monday, 10 May 2010 See my other reviews
Lharry
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This movie had my grown up kids in a 'tizz'!! it was so much more than was described,twisting suspence with horror and some very much in your face before you even realise or suspect its coming. riviting viewing, one you don't want to watchto the end but have too see it through to find out which way it will take you. some graphic scenes, definitely for more mature teens+.
Posted Sunday, 2 May 2010 See my other reviews
Christos
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Oh Renee!!!!!! WTF is up with this movie??? Total crap! They should STOP hyping up shit movies like this one! A total dog of a film!
Posted Tuesday, 27 April 2010 See my other reviews
Jenny
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Disappointed not as good as thought it would have been : {
Posted Tuesday, 27 April 2010 See my other reviews
Alyssa
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Good classic, demonic child movie , definitely a good fright, liked it a lot even though Renee has trouble showing much emotion on her face too botoxed out lol, she must be an alright actress that said because she still had me scared for her despite frozen face. Good movie
Posted Tuesday, 20 April 2010 See my other reviews
Karla
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Dont watch this home alone late at night - great psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of the seat. Great acting. Believable.
Posted Thursday, 15 April 2010 See my other reviews
Justin
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differrent but liked the movie, not what i exspected. worth ya money though.
Posted Tuesday, 6 April 2010 See my other reviews
Teresa
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it work really good
Posted Saturday, 27 March 2010 See my other reviews
Margaret F.
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Renee is very good in this movie as the soft spoken social worker. She rescues the young girl from her abusive parents without spoiling the plot she gets a little bit more than what she bargained for . This movie is well worth a watch!
Posted Sunday, 21 March 2010 See my other reviews