Question 1

Why was Case 39's release delayed for years after production?

Accepted Answer

The movie was completed in 2007, scheduled for August 2008, but was delayed twice before its final US release on October 1, 2010.

Question 2

Which young actresses were considered for the role of Lilith Sullivan?

Accepted Answer

Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Fuhrman were considered for the part of Lilith Sullivan.

Question 3

What unusual visual effect appears in a scene with Bradley Cooper's character?

Accepted Answer

In a mirror shot around 52 minutes, Doug is reflected by three mirrors, showing him four times from all angles as he pulls hornets from his ear.

Question 4

Where did Case 39 premiere internationally before its US release?

Accepted Answer

The movie was released in New Zealand first on August 13, 2009, a year before its American theatrical release.

Question 5

What dark discovery does social worker Emily Jenkins make about the girl she tries to protect?

Accepted Answer

Emily finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent 10-year-old Lilith, and the more she tries to protect her, the more horrors she encounters.

Question 6

Why did Case 39 take three years to reach American theaters after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

The movie was completed in 2007, scheduled for an August 2008 American release, but was delayed twice before finally opening on October 1, 2010.

Question 7

Which young actresses were considered for the role of Lilith Sullivan?

Accepted Answer

Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Fuhrman were considered for the part of Lilith Sullivan.

Question 8

What unusual visual effect appears in a scene where Doug removes hornets from his ear?

Accepted Answer

As Doug pulls hornets from his right ear, three mirrors reflect him, showing him four times from all angles along with the hornets.

Question 9

Where was Case 39 released first, and how long before its American theatrical debut?

Accepted Answer

It was released in New Zealand first on August 13, 2009, and didn't get an American theatrical release for another year.

Question 10

What happens when social worker Emily Jenkins takes custody of 10-year-old Lilith Sullivan?

Accepted Answer

Emily assumes custody after Lilith's parents try to harm her, but soon finds dark forces surround the girl, encountering horrors as she tries to protect her.

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