Orphan

After suffering a miscarriage, Kate and John Coleman struggle to cope with their grief. They decide to adopt a child and visit a local orphanage, where they meet Esther, a bright and seemingly innocent young girl with a mysterious past. As Esther settles into their home, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold, revealing that she is not what she appears to be.

Orphan received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its effective scares and Vera Farmiga's performance, while others found the plot to be predictable or overly reliant on horror tropes. Audience reception was generally more positive, with many appreciating the film's twists and suspense.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performances.
• Criticized for a predictable plot and relying on common horror clichés.
• Found to be a genuinely creepy and suspenseful thriller by many viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Orphan to be a scary and suspenseful film with an effective twist, although some noted that the plot could be predictable.

Isabelle Fuhrman, who played the 9-year-old Esther, was 11 years old during filming. To make her appear younger, she wore lifts in her shoes and was filmed from a lower angle.