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Orphan: First Kill
2022 99 min Canada, United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Horror, Thriller
Director: William Brent Bell
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Description
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.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$5.41M
Worldwide:
$9.57M
Starring
Isabelle Fuhrman
Actor
Julia Stiles
Actor
Rossif Sutherland
Actor
Awards
11 nominations total
Key opinion
Orphan: First Kill is widely viewed as an unnecessary addition to the franchise that fails to recapture the surprise of the original film. While Isabelle Fuhrman’s return is broadly praised for her committed performance, the movie is largely hampered by a nonsensical script and implausible plot developments.
| Acting | Isabelle Fuhrman anchors the film with a compelling and physically demanding performance that provides a strong, consistent center. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from a lack of internal logic, with family characters acting with a level of gullibility that undermines the tension. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a redundant re-hash that lacks the mystery and shock value that made the 2009 original iconic. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the structural quality are divided, with some finding the mid-film twist an engaging subversion while others view it as the point where the narrative becomes formulaic and weak. | |
| Direction | Reactions to the direction vary, as some critics appreciate the atmospheric tension and black humor, while others find the pacing clunky and the overall execution amateurish. |