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Orphan

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Devastated by the loss of their unborn baby, Kate and John decide to adopt a child. At the orphanage, both feel drawn to a little girl named Esther and soon the couple take their new daughter home. But when a dangerous series of events unfolds, Kate begins to suspect that there is something evil lurking behind the child's angelic exterior.
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While it has moments of dark humor and the requisite scares, Orphan fails to build on its interesting premise and degenerates into a formulaic, sleazy horror/thriller.

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Chuck Wilson Village Voice 07/06/2010
Decidedly amoral. Go to Full Review Cliff Doerksen Chicago Reader 08/20/2009
Director Jaume Collet-Serra (House of Wax) endows this ugly mess with a slew of unintentional laughs, but not enough to repay the 123-minute time suck. Go to Full Review David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 08/12/2009
3/5
One of the good things about ORPHAN, which is directed by Jaume Collet-Sera, is that it takes itself quite seriously and manages to bring a surprising level of originality to the potentially familiar material. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 12
4/5
The trio of leads make this a tense and uncomfortable watch, with the ultimate reveal only adding absurdity into the experience. Go to Full Review Joshua Ryan FandomWire 10/01/2024
9/10
It’s a film that has not only stood the test of time, but continues to evoke a visceral physical and emotional response. That is the sign of a fantastic horror film. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/20/2024
2.5/4
It’s The Bad Seed until it isn’t. It’s The Omen until it changes its mind. In other words, the twist ending alters everything to such a starling degree that it’s no wonder many folks dig this plot pirouette while just as many despise it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alan T @BleakPhilosopher Dec 1 A lot of fun, some stomach churning thrills, an astonishingly good performance by Isabel Fuhrman, an often-disgusting father, nearly hysterical mother, dubious plot points, jaw-dropping twist, A-list soundtrack and cinematography, I could go on. Just see it, but don't expect it to change your life. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 Yo this movie was kind of crazy. Finally something different nowadays. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 Nov 4 A surprisingly good dark thriller with hints of horror thrown in. Plot is wacky but it’s enthralling throughout. Lots of plot holes but meh it stands up ok and has a decent ending all round. Watched on Amazon Prime. See more Gabe T. @Gabe18 Oct 31 Great movie with an insane plot twist! See more Luiz Eduardo R @RT29623279 Oct 29 A Orfã é uma mistura inteligente de vários subgêneros do terror, resultando em uma obra original e envolvente. A trama prende do início ao fim, com reviravoltas genuinamente inesperadas que elevam a experiência. As cenas de terror são bem construídas e mantêm um ótimo equilíbrio entre tensão psicológica e horror físico. O elenco está excelente, com destaque para as duas protagonistas, que entregam atuações intensas e realistas. No centro de tudo, Esther brilha como a melhor coisa do filme — uma personagem marcante, assustadora e fascinante. Em resumo, A Orfã é um clássico moderno do terror que combina suspense, emoção e um plot twist inesquecível. Nota 8/10. See more Wtf D. @wtfwasthat Oct 25 great portrayal of gaslighting See more Read all reviews
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Jaume Collet-Serra

Director

Vera Farmiga

Kate

Peter Sarsgaard

John

Isabelle Fuhrman

Esther

CCH Pounder

Sister Abigail

Aryana Engineer

Max

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Synopsis Devastated by the loss of their unborn baby, Kate and John decide to adopt a child. At the orphanage, both feel drawn to a little girl named Esther and soon the couple take their new daughter home. But when a dangerous series of events unfolds, Kate begins to suspect that there is something evil lurking behind the child's angelic exterior.
Director
Jaume Collet-Serra
Producer
Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Leonardo DiCaprio
Screenwriter
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Appian Way, Dark Castle Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Violent Content|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 24, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.6M
Runtime
2h 3m
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