Orphan

 (2009)


  • User Rating 26 votes
  • Critics Rating 70 critics
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User Reviews

Katherine and John Coleman have decides to adopt an older girl, due to the tragic loss of their unborn daughter, Jessica, which occurred only some time back. They turn to an orphanage for young girls, that is instructed by sisters of... Full review
I'm at a loss of words.
Jul 26, 2009
kirk-246 - imdb.com
'Orphan' is about as dark and disturbing as any other movie about a couple who adopted a seemingly polite child.Esther may seem like a smart 9-year old who behaves well and has a great talent at painting.Like any other movie about... Full review
Excellet Horror Thriller
Jul 26, 2009
radchuck03 - imdb.com
I have not seen a decent horror film in a long time, but this one is definitely worth the money. Be sure to use the restrooms before the start of the movie, as it is very riveting and suspenseful. Except for... Full review
9 stars because I can not give it 8.5!
Jul 26, 2009
yourwarmembrace - imdb.com
Anyone expecting a horror film will most likely give this a 5 star rating or below. All others will be thoroughly entertained. Orphan is an INTENSE drama... full of surprises and a bit of suspense.. would have been more suspenseful for... Full review
I only have 1 word for this movie...WOW!!!!!!
Jul 25, 2009
Rob62581 - imdb.com
This movie can only be described in 1 word: WOW!!! Finally a horror movie that is original, and not a remake of classics or foreign films. Whoever rated this movie a 1 to me are just complete morons. Even if if... Full review
Significantly Thrilling and Outstandingly Portrayed
Jul 25, 2009
lamar908 - imdb.com
Orphan, the name says very little for what you get to see in the movie. I watched great horrors/thrillers, this movie with mild brutality and refreshingly thrill creates a great impression on audience pulses. Esther, especially, acted terrific in portraying psychotic... Full review
Actually a great thriller!!
Jul 25, 2009
ttboi123 - imdb.com
I went into Orphan with low expectations and already knowing some things about it. I was actually quite pleased by the turnout of the film. It had a great pace and had moments that made you think WTF! All in all... Full review
Shameless, Absurd, and Fun
Jul 25, 2009
Adam Brown - imdb.com
I have heard people complain that they don't want to see "Orphan" because it looks like a ripoff of "The Omen." I disagree — I don't think "The Omen" has a trademark on the Evil Child Movie, and although there are... Full review
At first glance, Orphan may look like another scary movie with the "creepy child" scare factor and seemingly unoriginal plot. In fact, like others have noted, some scenes in the movie were reminiscent of The Good Son. However, Orphan takes the... Full review
"non"-horror at it's finest!
Jul 25, 2009
user-65838 - imdb.com
The Oscar buzz surrounding the highly anticipated Jaume Collet-Serra movie A Orphan is ostensibly doing the production plenty of favors. Rarely is a movie slated to be released in July the beneficiary of such publicity and fanfare. Universal Pictures and Imagine... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Oct 30, 2009
The Miami Herald
Modest little picture's a frightful romp....Orphan is accompanied on DVD and Blu-ray incarnations by a couple of brief deleted scenes and a darker but less effective ending.... ... Full Review
| Oct 26, 2009
RopeofSilicon
your film itself is severely lacking.....In my opinion the worst kind of horror films are the ones so devoid of scares they must make them up as they go.....And this is on top of the endless onslaught of stupid characters that make up a film.... ... Full Review
| Sep 25, 2009
Times of India
Orphan makes sinister sexy..... ... Full Review
| Sep 25, 2009
Zee News, India
Orphan' works, thanks to its stellar performances and a rather unique story.....Isabelle Fuhrman plays Esther to perfection, rest all are brilliant too..... ... Full Review
| Aug 08, 2009
associatedcontent.com
this film is anywhere near frightening, it is interesting though....One of the biggest letdowns of this film is.... ... Full Review

News

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You can bring the tale of one disturbed little girl home on DVD and Blu-ray just in time for Halloween. Orphan will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 27. ... Full Article

Damien from The Omen finally has some serious competition in the creepiest-kid-in-horror contest. Introducing Esther, the newly adopted daughter of Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard). ... Full Article

There's something wrong with Esther," proclaims the poster for Orphan , a new horror film about a disturbed child (r eviewed on page 9 ), and even experienced moviegoers are likely to be shocked when they find out what it... ... Full Article

Leonardo DiCaprio impressed movie bosses when he swapped acting for producing on hotly anticipated new horror film Orphan. The Titanic star - who came up with the initial premise for the movie himself - moved behind the lens and worked... ... Full Article

Director Jaume Collet-Serra dresses up a familiar "evil child" scenario with fine actors and lush production values but eventually it reveals its true colours. When their third child is stillborn Kate Coleman (Vera Farmiga) and husband John (Peter Sarsgaard) adopt... ... Full Article

User Comments

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Report Violation cherry (98 days ago)
i was curious in this movie if i will watch it or not but most of the comment here says that it was a good horror movie..hmmmm
Report Violation theresa (99 days ago)
i jumped a few times ,but it was the best scary movie i had ever seen before
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