An American movie catering to the supernatural and horror genre is Case 39. This movie hit the cinema screens back in 2010, more than a decade ago. It got a rating of about 7 which is fairly enough for a movie. The critics and fans of the horror and supernatural genre had mixed views of the making of this movie. The writer of this amazing movie is Ray Wright and the director is Christian Alvart.
The star cast of ‘Case 39’ includes Renee Zellweger, Ian McShane, Jodelle Ferland, and Bradley Cooper. The cast also includes many other talented actors in the supporting role. You can binge-watch ‘Case 39’ on Amazon Prime Video. The movie did well at the box office and earned more than its budget.
The movie ‘Case 39’ was released in New Zealand in the year 2009 but it was released in 2010 in the United States of America. The making of the movie ‘Case 39’ was delayed due to an outbreak of fire that devastated the entire set and studio of the movie. Luckily, no one was present at that time on the set and nobody got injured. All this led to delays in the release of the movie.
What is the Plot of the movie ‘Case 39’?
Renee Zellweger who is acting as Emily Jenkins is a social worker who is looking out for Lillith Sullivan, a ten-year-old kid. Lillith Sullivan’s grades declined in her studies due to the bad emotional conditions in her family. Emily Jenkins doubted that the parents of the kid abused and beat her. Emily tries to get to know the kid more and asks her to reach out to her in case she wants to talk or wants any help. Lillith calls Emily late in the night and informs her that her parents are going to kill her. Emily reaches at the time and captures her family members before anything happens to Lillith.
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‘Case 39’ Ending Explained
Parents plan to murder their child and a social worker saves the child. Emily saves Lillith with the help of Detective Mike Barron. Her parents were about to trap Lillith in an oven and bake her alive. In the beginning, it is decided that Lillith will be sent to the children’s home but she requests Emily to not leave her alone. Emily promises to take care of Lillith.
Why does Diego move in with Emily Jenkins?
After two weeks when Lillith moves in with Emily in her home, a boy named Diego also moves in with them. Emily is taking care of both the kids. Later one fine night, Emily gets to know that the boy killed his parents. Detective Mike Barron informs Emily regarding the crime committed by Diego.
How does the psychiatrist, Douglas die?
Emily asks her best friend Douglas who is a psychiatrist to conduct a psychiatric evaluation of Lillith Sullivan. She questions Douglas back regarding his fears during the session. Lillith makes a judgment for Douglas and Emily expresses his discomfort to Lillith and also Douglas tells them to book a specialist for the morning. At nighttime, Douglas kills himself.
What reveals the true side of Lillith Sullivan?
Emily went to see Lillith’s parents in the asylum. Edward reveals to her that Lillith is dangerous and can only be killed when asleep. Emily tries to mix sedatives in Lillith’s tea and also blaze the house, but she remained unharmed. They both are given a different place for shelter. Emily took Lillith on another route at high speed and drowns the car in the lake. She locks the car and swims away. She gets relieved at the end of the movie that Lillith is gone and she got rid of her.
‘Case 39’ is a package of psychological suspense and thriller. If you are a psychological thriller movie fan then do watch it if you have not already!
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