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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003): Cast & Plot

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Craig R. Baxley, starring Lisa Brenner as Ellen Gilcrest Rimbauer, Courtney Taylor Burness and Jacob Pearce Guzman. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Craig R. Baxley
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Horror , Mystery
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer About?

The premise of The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

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…

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • mansion
  • haunted mansion
  • inspired by a true story
  • prequel
  • female protagonist
  • upper class
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • old dark house
  • haunted house
  • ghost
  • reference to sarah winchester
  • winchester house
+26 more
  • reference to winchester house
  • ghost house
  • unhappy ending
  • sarah winchester character
  • downward spiral
  • teleplay adapted by author
  • gift
  • urban setting
  • supernatural power
  • sex
  • husband wife relationship
  • esp
  • philanderer
  • oil magnate
  • hate
  • fear
  • deliberate cruelty
  • reference to stephen king
  • suicide
  • seance
  • murder
  • medium
  • extrasensory perception
  • diary
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Cast & Characters

Lisa Brenner leads the cast as Ellen Gilcrest Rimbauer, with Courtney Taylor Burness as April Rimbauer (5 yrs) and Jacob Pearce Guzman as Adam Rimbauer (6 yrs). Directed by Craig R. Baxley; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Craig R. Baxley

More films directed by Craig R. Baxley, best-rated first: Stone Cold, Action Jackson, Aces ’N’ Eights and Left Behind: World at War.

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Plot

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Plot Summary

What happens in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rose Red unfolds as a sprawling, atmospheric tale about the rise and haunting life of a grand Seattle mansion. The project is funded by oil magnate John Rimbauer Steven Brand as a lavish wedding gift for his shy new wife Ellen Lisa Brenner. The Tudor neo-Gothic estate rises on forty acres of woodland, built atop land long considered a Native American burial ground, and from the start the house seems to carry a menacing presence: three construction workers die during the project, and a foreman is murdered by a coworker.

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The whole story of The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, scene by scene

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Trailers & Videos

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who commissioned the construction of the Rose Red mansion?

Cars

Cars in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

9 cars on screen, including the 1910 Mitchell Touring and the Ford Model T.

All 9 cars
  • 1910 Mitchell Touring in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer 1910 Mitchell Touring Important role
  • Ford Model T in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Ford Model T Minor role
  • 1926 Ford Model T in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer 1926 Ford Model T Minor role
  • Overland Model 69 in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Overland Model 69 Minor role
Details

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer - Stephen King” and “Das Tagebuch der Ellen Rimbauer”.

Also known as
  • The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer - Stephen King
  • Das Tagebuch der Ellen Rimbauer
  • Il diario di Ellen Rimbauer
  • Le Journal d'Ellen Rimbauer
  • Z dziennika Ellen Rimbauer: Czerwona róża
  • Дневник Елены Римбауер
  • El diario de Ellen Rimbauer
  • Ellen Rimbauer naplója
  • יומנה של אלן רימבאואר
  • Deník Ellen Rimbauerové
  • Дневникът на Елън Римбауър
  • O Diário de Ellen Rimbauer
+3 more
  • 爱伦的日记
  • Щоденник Еллен Рімбавер
  • Hayalet'in Günlüğü

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer released?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer was released on May 12, 2003.

Who directed The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer was directed by Craig R. Baxley.

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Who is in the cast of The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer stars Lisa Brenner as Ellen Gilcrest Rimbauer, Courtney Taylor Burness as April Rimbauer (5 yrs) and Jacob Pearce Guzman as Adam Rimbauer (6 yrs), among 26 credited actors.

Does The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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