The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.55/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.7/10
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Plot Synopsis:
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. Her husband is a Seattle oil tycoon who has a dark past which Ellen eventually finds out about. She becomes fearful of her husband when she learns of some disappearances of people that were close to him. Also there are some unexplained happenings at the Rose Red Mansion that might have a connection to these people who have disappeared. Now Ellen is worried she might be next.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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...
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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2003 (more 2003 movies)
Production Co.: Greengrass Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Release Dates In Theaters: May 12, 2003, DVD: Oct 14, 2003
Writers: Stephen King, Ridley Pearson
Producers: Thomas H. Brodek, Mark Carliner, Bruce Dunn, Adam Hunt, Stephen King
Musicians: Gary Chang
Cinematographers: João Fernandes
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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Amy Walton | ... | Chambermaid |
| Deb Craig | ... | Gail |
| Jenny Mercein | ... | Laura (as Jennifer Mercein) |
| Frank Buxton | ... | Doctor |
| Shelly Lipkin | ... | Detective |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lisa Brenner (b. February 12, 1974) – Ellen Gilcrest Rimbauer
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Lisa D. Brenner - Steven Brand (b. June 26, 1969) – John Rimbauer
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m) - Kate Burton (b. September 10, 1957) – Connie Posey
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Tsidii Leloka – Sukeena (as Tsidii Le Loka)
Also known as: Tsidii Le Loka - Brad Greenquist (b. October 8, 1959) – Doug Posey
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Deirdre Quinn (b. November 30, 1969) – Fanny
- Tsai Chin (b. November 30, 1933) – Madame Lu
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Irene Chow | Tsai Chin Chow | Caiqin Zhou - Hans Altwies – Daniel
- Courtney Taylor Burness (b. October 8, 1995) – April Rimbauer (5 yrs) (as Courtney Burness)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Courtney Burness - Jacob Pearce Guzman – Adam Rimbauer (6 yrs) (as Jacob Guzman)
- Karen Heaven – Tea Drinker #1
- Betty Moyer – Tea Drinker #2
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kathryn Witt – Party Guest
- Eric Keenleyside (b. October 11, 1957) – Jack Finney
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Eric Keenlyside - Tony Doupe – Worker #1
Also known as: Tony Doupé
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