The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
2003, English. Directed by Craig R. Baxley.
“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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Craig R. BaxleyDirector
- Lisa BrennerEllen Gilcrest Rimbauer
- Steven BrandJohn Rimbauer
- Kate BurtonConnie Posey
- Tsidii LelokaSukeena
- Brad GreenquistDoug Posey
- Deirdre QuinnFanny
- Tsai ChinMadame Lu
- Hans AltwiesDaniel
- Courtney Taylor BurnessApril Rimbauer (5 yrs)
- Jacob Pearce GuzmanAdam Rimbauer (6 yrs)
- Karen HeavenTea Drinker #1
- Betty MoyerTea Drinker #2
Details
- Released
- 12 May 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6M
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What The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is based on
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is based on The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red, a 2001 novel by Ridley Pearson, published by Hachette Books.
Novel · 2001
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red
By Ridley Pearson
Published by Hachette Books
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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: quick answers
Is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer on?
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?
If you liked The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, try Dead Man's Folly, The Hound of the Baskervilles, When a Stranger Calls Back.
Who directed The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer?
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) was directed by Craig R. Baxley and stars Lisa Brenner, Steven Brand, Kate Burton.
What is The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer based on?
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is based on The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red, a 2001 novel by Ridley Pearson, published by Hachette Books.