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The Suitcase 2009

77 min📅 2009-07-25

"What's inside... is just for you!"

Unfolding like a shadowy travelogue through bad luck and worse decisions, *The Suitcase (2009)* follows a chilling artifact that seems to pick its next owner at random—only to drag them into a waking nightmare they never signed up for. Directed by David J.

Director: David J. Garfield

Cast

David J. Garfield
The Salesman
Susan Garfield
Susan Garfield
The Wife
Jacqueline Deberadinis
Karen
Justin Brierley
Lucas
Janine Weisman
Kelly
Brian Bradshaw
Matt
Rosemary Mahoney
The Customer
Mike Bash
Mike Bash
Johnny, the Thief
Irina Peligrad
Jessica
Lori Vozzella
The Mistress

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Suitcase (2009) about?

A seemingly ordinary suitcase carries a dreadful curse, pulling each new owner into a web of psychological horror tied to its first victim: a murderous traveling salesman. As the bag changes hands, its victims confront not just a killer's past but the terrifying possibility that the suitcase itself may be the true predator.

Who directed The Suitcase?

David J. Garfield helmed this chilling indie thriller, marking his directorial debut with a film that leans into psychological tension over jump scares.

Who stars in The Suitcase?

The cast is led by David J. Garfield and Susan Garfield, alongside Jacqueline Deberadinis, Justin Brierley, and Janine Weisman in key roles.

Is The Suitcase (2009) worth watching?

Packed into just 77 minutes, *The Suitcase* offers a lean, atmospheric thriller for fans of slow-burn dread. While it's unrated on IMDb, its tight script and eerie premise make it a cult curiosity worth your time—especially if you enjoy psychological horror with a touch of the supernatural.

How long is The Suitcase?

The Suitcase runs for 77 minutes, a brisk runtime that keeps the tension high from start to finish.

About The Suitcase (2009) — A Haunting Thriller That Travels with You

Unfolding like a shadowy travelogue through bad luck and worse decisions, *The Suitcase (2009)* follows a chilling artifact that seems to pick its next owner at random—only to drag them into a waking nightmare they never signed up for. Directed by David J. Garfield, the film crafts a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere where trust is a liability and curiosity leads only to dread. As the title object passes from hand to hand, something ancient and hungry clings to its fabric, replaying the crimes of its first owner—a psychopathic salesman whose sins refuse to stay buried. Who—or what—is really pulling the strings? The answer whispers from the lining of every zipper.

With a runtime tight enough to keep pulses racing, *The Suitcase* blends thriller precision with psychological unease, turning a simple prop into the story's most terrifying character. Shot through with moody lighting and unsettling silences, the film asks whether evil is a person or a place—or if it's simply contagious, passed along by a suitcase that's always hungry.

Whether you're here for spine-tingling suspense or curious about Garfield's directorial debut, this compact but potent 77-minute thriller delivers a haunting allegory wrapped in a mystery.