Orphan
After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.
- Released: 2009-07-24
- Runtime: 123 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thrillers
- Stars: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder, Jimmy Bennett, Margo Martindale, Karel Roden, Aryana Engineer, Rosemary Dunsmore, Jamie Young, Lorry Ayers, Brendan Wall, Genelle Williams, Mustafa Abdelkarim, Landon Norris, Julien Elia, Leni Parker, Gemma James Smith, Pia Ajango, Matthew Raudsepp, Sugith Varughese, Luis Oliva, Ferelith Young, Andrew Shaver
- Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Comments
- natscay - 24 March 2024
A Disturbing Thriller that Keeps You Guessing
Gripping psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The film follows the unsettling story of a couple who adopts a mysterious young girl named Esther. As the plot unfolds, layers of deception and suspense are gradually unveiled, leading to an unexpected and chilling conclusion.
The film's strength lies in its well-crafted suspense and the stellar performances of its cast. (Lead actor/actress) delivers a haunting portrayal of a troubled child whose innocence may be just a facade, keeping the audience guessing about her true nature until the very end. (Other actors/actresses) also shine in their roles, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. - pavheeo - 26 October 2023
Inspired by a TRUE Story, Excellent Actors
This movie is inspired by the true story of Barbora Skyrlova. I won't go into it because I don't want to spoil the movie, but this story is completely different than hers in most ways. I love the actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vera Farmiga so that makes the movie very watchable. The youngest girl is adorable. The child actors in this film are incredibly talented. The director does a great job building up the suspense and the cinematography is realistic, moody and extremely well done. Even though this movie is from 2009 it holds up very well. People that have said bad things about the film being unrealistic don't seem to be aware of the fact it's based on a true story. As soon as I started watching it, I realized that it mirrored something that I had seen in the news. Definitely worth watching if you are looking for a suspenseful movie.
