Orphan: First Kill

Orphan: First Kill

There's always been something wrong with Esther.

Directed by William Brent Bell

Produced by Dark Castle Entertainment, Entertainment One

202299 min6.6 / 10

A dark, tension-driven thriller about a psychopathic imposter infiltrating a family, built on sustained suspense and graphic violence rather than psychological depth.

After escaping from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Leena Klammer travels to America by impersonating Esther, the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But when her mask starts to slip, she is put against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.

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  • Is Orphan: First Kill scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Is Orphan: First Kill violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Orphan: First Kill easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Orphan: First Kill one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.

  • Does Orphan: First Kill end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Orphan: First Kill sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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