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Case 39 (2010)

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Reviews Counted:9

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Rotten:8

Average Rating:3.7/10

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for violence and terror including disturbing images

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Renee Zellweger hasn't starred in a horror film since the beginning of her career, but she makes a return to the genre with this creepy thriller. The Oscar-winning actress plays a social worker... Renee Zellweger hasn't starred in a horror film since the beginning of her career, but she makes a return to the genre with this creepy thriller. The Oscar-winning actress plays a social worker whose attempts to save a young girl (Jodelle Ferland, TIDELAND) from abuse may be misguided. [More]

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper

Director: Christian Alvart

Director: Christian Alvart
Screenwriter: Ray Wright
Producer: Steve Golin, Kevin Misher

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This is one of the least scary, dumbest movies I’ve seen in a long time.

Full Review Source: At the Movies (Australia) | comment Comment
11/04/09
Margaret Pomeranz
Margaret Pomeranz
At the Movies (Australia)

One of those movies that's bad enough to make it worth seeing.

Full Review Source: Courier Mail (Australia) | comment Comment
11/05/09
Des Partridge
Des Partridge
Courier Mail (Australia)

I'm sure it will do decent business among the undemanding weekend-horror crowd and Zellweger fans when it eventually sees the light of day. Nobody else need apply.

Full Review Source: Dread Central | comment Comment
09/10/09
Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy
Dread Central

Stale reheat of the creepy kid genre. No point investigating. Case closed.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine Australasia | comment Comment
11/01/09
Zach Gibson
Zach Gibson
Empire Magazine Australasia

It is universally terrible in virtually every department, save for the creepy charisma displayed by young Ferland.

Full Review Source: Herald Sun (Australia) | comment Comment
11/05/09
Leigh Paatsch
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)

This is a nasty and morally repulsive film.

Full Review Source: MovieTime, ABC Radio National | comment Comment
11/05/09
Ruth Hessey
Ruth Hessey
MovieTime, ABC Radio National

On the strength of Case 39, Zellweger could easily play den mother to a brood of hillbilly psychos in a film by Rob Zombie. That would be horror worthy of the name.

Full Review Source: The Age (Australia) | comment Comment
11/04/09
Jake Wilson
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)

A deftly made horror thriller with plenty of scares, Case 39 may be predictable and somewhat heavy handed, but it ticks all the boxes for the genre.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
10/31/09
Louise Keller
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