The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) (TV)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

Craig R. Baxley

Writers:

Stephen King (characters)
Ridley Pearson (novel)

Release Date:

12 May 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Now hear the ghost's story in her own words.

Plot:

Set at the turn of the century, this is the tale of Ellen Rimbauer who just received this mysterious mansion as a wedding gift from her new husband...

Plot Keywords:

Mansion | Gift | Suicide | Murder | Deliberate Cruelty

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Lisa Brenner	...	Ellen Gilcrest Rimbauer
Steven Brand	...	John Rimbauer
Kate Burton	...	Connie Posey
Tsidii Leloka	...	Sukeena (as Tsidii Le Loka)
Brad Greenquist	...	Doug Posey
Deirdre Quinn	...	Fanny
Tsai Chin	...	Madame Lu
Hans Altwies	...	Daniel
Courtney Taylor Burness	...	April Rimbauer (5 yrs) (as Courtney Burness)
Jacob Pearce Guzman	...	Adam Rimbauer (6 yrs) (as Jacob Guzman)
Karen Heaven	...	Tea Drinker #1
Betty Moyer	...	Tea Drinker #2
Kathryn Witt	...	Party Guest
Eric Keenleyside	...	Jack Finney
Tony Doupe	...	Worker #1

MPAA:

Rated R for some sexual content.

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | Argentina:16 | Germany:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

Lakewood, Washington, USA

Company:

Greengrass Productions

Trivia:

The head butler is played by Ridley Pearson, the movie's writer.

Movie Connections:

Follows "Rose Red" (2002)

OK

I came across this film yesterday and wondered how good it would be. Being a prequel to the uneven "Rose Red" this film does create the story that was talked about in the miniseries. It does have the obvious budget constraints,but overall the film isn't too bad. It's good for what it is. The film has good atmosphere but not enough thrills to be quite compelling. There's just not enough here to really like or dislike. The acting is competent,and story is alright. I just needed more to enjoy. This is a TV film so I shouldn't take too much from it. I really wasn't quite satisfied. I think the main problem is the film doesn't reach more to ultimately grip the viewer. It's pretty straightforward and not very mysterious. If you have seen "Rose Red" I say skip it. **/*****