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Case 39

Some cases should never be opened.

★ 6.3 2009 109 min R HorrorMysteryThriller

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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Release
2009-08-13
Rating
R
TMDB score
6.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
Canada, United States of America
Studio
Paramount Vantage, Misher Films, Anonymous Content
Topicschild abusesocial workerdetectiveofficesupernaturalmurdermental institutioncityscape

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