Demonic children - they’re a pretty scary bunch, from Damon in The Omen (the ultimate devil child, being literally the son of Satan), to The Children of the Corn and Regan from The Exorcist. As if children aren’t terrifying enough, Horror Films up the ante by giving the brats special powers. The most recent incarnation of a disturbing child is Lillith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) in Case 39.
When Case 39 lands on the desk of overworked but extremely committed social worker, Emily (Renée Zellweger), she can immediately sense there is something seriously wrong with the Sullivan family; the edgy child, 10 yr old Lilly, and the extremely creepy parents, with dead eyes. Nobody heeds her concerns and Lilly is narrowly saved by Emily and her policeman friend, Mike (Ian McShane). Displaying the professionalism of a teenage McDonald’s worker (no offence) Emily, childless and partnerless (she is that devoted to her calling) takes in the damaged Lilly whilst a foster family is found.
When Case 39 lands on the desk of overworked but extremely committed social worker, Emily (Renée Zellweger), she can immediately sense there is something seriously wrong with the Sullivan family; the edgy child, 10 yr old Lilly, and the extremely creepy parents, with dead eyes. Nobody heeds her concerns and Lilly is narrowly saved by Emily and her policeman friend, Mike (Ian McShane). Displaying the professionalism of a teenage McDonald’s worker (no offence) Emily, childless and partnerless (she is that devoted to her calling) takes in the damaged Lilly whilst a foster family is found.
But wait, were Lilly’s parents right about this sweet, softly spoken child - is she really a bad seed?
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