Case 39 (2009) movie poster

Case 39

2009 ·1h 49m · ★ 6.3 (2,360)

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.

Why it matters
4 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
Evil ChildSupernatural

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

child abusecityscapedeadlydetectivedrawnevil little girlfalling elevatormental institutionmurderofficepiersocial workersuper power

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