The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (film)

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer is a 2003 American television miniseries prequel to the 2002 miniseries Rose Red, both written by Stephen King. It is presented as a fictional documentary based on the purported diary of Ellen Rimbauer, the wife of industrialist John Rimbauer and the original builder of the Rose Red mansion in Seattle, Washington. The film chronicles Ellen's life from her marriage to John through the construction of Rose Red and the increasingly bizarre events that unfold within its walls, suggesting paranormal activity from the very beginning. The narrative is framed by commentary from Dr. Joyce Reardon, a parapsychologist who investigates Rose Red in the later Rose Red miniseries. The film primarily explores themes of isolation, marital discord, and the insidious nature of wealth and power, all set against the backdrop of a gradually expanding and malevolent house. It stars Lisa Brenner as Ellen Rimbauer and Steven Brand as John Rimbauer.