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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

2003·Movie
1h 28min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

“The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer" follows the story of the twisted marriage of matriarch Ellen Rimbauer to the promiscuous early 20th-century industrialist, John Rimbauer, and the haunted beginnings of an enormous Seattle mansion that has come to life. Based on the best-selling novel by Ridley Pearson, passages of the diary track a series of deadly encounters surrounding the Rose Red Estate that transform Ellen Rimbauer from the innocent and submissive wife of a wealthy industrialist into a woman possessed by the dark forces inhabiting her home.
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Where can I stream The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer legally?

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Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

1 h 28 min

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer runs 1 h 28 min.

Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

3CANLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.