Case 39

About Case 39

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.

Christian Alvart's Case 39 is a 2009 horror mystery film. The film is filed under child abuse, mental institution, office, and social worker.

Renée Zellweger appears as Emily Jenkins, Jodelle Ferland as Lillith Sullivan, Ian McShane as Detective Mike Barron, and Bradley Cooper as Douglas J. Ames. At 109 minutes long, it arrived in August 2009.

The screenplay is by Ray Wright. Produced by Misher Films. It streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount Plus Essential in the United States.

Silent Hill, Blade, and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me make useful companions to Case 39, all filed under evil child and evil little girl. TMDB voters put it at 6.3 out of 10 across 2,448 votes and it carries a R rating.