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- Overall Score: ☆ 6.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.0/10
Orphan: First Kill Plot Synopsis:
Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous "child" at any cost.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Unhinged woman Leena Klammer orchestrates a brilliant escape from an Estonian insane asylum and travels to America by stealing the identity of the missing daughter of a wealthy family. However, Leena"s new life as "Esther" comes with an unexpected wrinkle and pits her against a mother who will do anything to protect her family at any cost.
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Orphan: First Kill Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2022 (more 2022 movies)
Box Office: $5,413,227
Nominations: 11
Language: English, Estonian, French, Italian
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Orphan: First Kill Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 19, 2022, VOD: Aug 19, 2022, Digital HD: Aug 19, 2022, Blu-ray: Oct 18, 2022
Writers: David Coggeshall, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Alex Mace
Producers: Robert Bell, David Coggeshall, Ethan Erwin, Isabelle Fuhrman, Kelly Gallagher, Jen Gorton, Kyle Irving, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Chloe Katz, Daryl Katz, Josie Liang, Alex Mace, Paul Marcaccio, Victor Moyers, Hal Sadoff, James Tomlinson
Editors: Josh Ethier
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Orphan: First Kill Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Stiles | ... | Katie Mauerova |
| Isabelle Fuhrman | ... | Esther |
| Hiro Kanagawa | ... | Donnan |
| Rossif Sutherland | ... | Richard Mauerova |
| Stephanie Sy | ... | Flight Attendant |
| Matthew Finlan | ... | Gunnar Mauerova |
| Lauren Cochrane | ... | Officer Leahy |
| Dave Brown | ... | Dr. Novotny |
| David Lawrence Brown | ... | Dr. Novotny |
| Jade Michael | ... | Madison |
| Samantha Walkes | ... | Dr. Segar |
| Erik Athavale | ... | Orderly |
| Sharon Bajer | ... | Gertrude (Society Lady) |
| Jeff Strome | ... | Lobby Guard |
| Sarah Luby | ... | Claire / Receptionist |
| Sadie Lee | ... | Young Esther (9) |
| Andrea del Campo | ... | Betsy |
| Kennedy Irwin | ... | Young Esther |
| Dennis Scullard | ... | The Handstand Man |
| Bradley Sawatzky | ... | Officer Kusnetsov |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Julia Stiles (b. March 28, 1981) – Katie Mauerova
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Julie Stiles - Isabelle Fuhrman (b. February 25, 1997) – Esther
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Hiro Kanagawa (b. October 13, 1963) – Donnan
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Hironobu Kanagawa | Hiro Kangawa - Rossif Sutherland (b. September 25, 1978) – Richard Mauerova
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 5¼" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Rossif Racette Sutherland - Stephanie Sy – Flight Attendant
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Matthew Finlan – Gunnar Mauerova
- Lauren Cochrane – Officer Leahy
- Dave Brown – Dr. Novotny
- David Lawrence Brown – Dr. Novotny
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Dave Brown | David Brown - Jade Michael – Madison
- Samantha Walkes – Dr. Segar
- Erik Athavale – Orderly
- Sharon Bajer (b. June 20, 1968) – Gertrude (Society Lady)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Jeff Strome – Lobby Guard
- Sarah Luby – Claire / Receptionist
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