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Case 39

Case 39 (2009) - Jumpscare Guide

20091:49:00
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6.2
R

Plot

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.

Director

Christian Alvart
Christian Alvart

Cast

Renée Zellweger
Renée ZellwegerEmily Jenkins
Jodelle Ferland
Jodelle FerlandLillith Sullivan
Ian McShane
Ian McShaneDetective Mike Barron
Bradley Cooper
Bradley CooperDouglas J. Ames
Adrian Lester
Adrian LesterWayne
Kerry O'Malley
Kerry O'MalleyMargaret Sullivan
Callum Keith Rennie
Callum Keith RennieEdward Sullivan
Cynthia Stevenson
Cynthia StevensonNancy
Alexander Conti
Alexander ContiDiego
Philip CabritaJavier
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Does Case 39 Have Jump Scares?

YesCase 39 (2009) has 10 jump scares (10 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:23:43 | Last scare: 01:42:54

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.

Case 39 receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 10Major: 10Intensity: 20

Contains 10 major jumpscares.

4.2/10
STANDARD
Exactly what it says on the tin: a horror movie. No surprises about the surprise scares.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Gore/BloodSpidersDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseSuicideAnxietyPossessionTortureFireGaslightingDrowningClaustrophobia

Common Questions About Case 39

Total Jumpscares: 10

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:49:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:23:43
Major

Margaret gets up c3RvbG from the floor carrying a knife.

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00:30:50
Major

A man knocks on Emily’s car window while she’s focused on something else.

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00:36:28
Major

A dog jumps at a window and starts to bark.

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00:43:06
Major

Emily turns around to go back inside and is startled by Lily standing in the door-frame.

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01:00:43
Major

Margaret’s dishevelled face c291cm appears at her cell window.

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01:12:04
Major

Emily sees Lily’s feet as she searches for a screw.

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01:17:05
Major

There is a loud bang on Emily’s bedroom door.

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01:18:12
Major

A disfigured Margaret appears from between the clothes in Emily’s closet. [Video].

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01:41:50
Major

Lily grabs Emily’s hand. bm90c2

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01:42:54
Major

Lily’s hand punches through the tail light to grab Emily.

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