Orphan: First Kill is a psychological horror prequel to the 2009 horror movie Orphan. The movie is directed by William Brent Bell and stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa, and Matthew Finlan. The movie is set to be released in 2022.
The story is set two years before the events of the first movie. The movie follows the story of Leena Klammer (Isabelle Fuhrman), a 31-year-old woman who suffers from a rare hormonal disorder called hypopituitarism, which makes her look like a nine-year-old child. She is a dangerous criminal who can manipulate her surroundings to terrorize people.
Leena is a patient at the Saarne Institute, a mental institution in Estonia. When Anna (Gwendolyn Collins), an art therapist, arrives at the institute, she becomes frightened by Leena’s behavior and resigns from her job. Taking advantage of Anna’s departure, Leena devises a plan to escape from the institute by seducing a guard, killing him, and causing chaos at the main entrance.
After successfully escaping by hiding in Anna’s car, Leena steals the identity of Esther Albright, a missing American girl from 2003. Leena then seeks attention from the police in order to be returned to her “parents” in the United States. Upon arriving in Darien, Connecticut, Esther’s wealthy father, Allen Albright (Rossif Sutherland), and his wife, Tricia (Julia Stiles), are shocked to hear that their missing daughter has been found.
Tricia brings Esther home, but she becomes suspicious when Esther forgets that her grandmother has died. Tricia’s suspicions increase when Dr. Segar (Samantha Walkes) reveals that Esther has lost her memory. Despite her husband’s joy at having their daughter back home, Tricia cannot shake off her suspicion that there is something unusual about Esther.
Meanwhile, Detective Donnan (Hiro Kanagawa) is also skeptical about Esther’s identity and begins to investigate. His observations are confirmed when he discovers that Esther’s fingerprints do not match those of the missing girl. Leena realizes that her cover is at risk of being blown and goes on a killing spree, starting with Detective Donnan.
Leena manages to escape from the police, and Tricia discovers a book that reveals Leena’s true identity. Tricia confronts Leena, who tries to kill her. After a struggle, Leena flees but is eventually caught by the police. However, Leena manages to escape and kills Gunnar (Matthew Finlan). The ending of the movie leaves audiences wondering if Tricia will survive.
In conclusion, Orphan: First Kill is a terrifying movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The movie expertly blends horror, drama, and crime to create a gripping story. The subplots of the movie keep viewers guessing about the identity of Esther and Leena’s true intentions. The performances of the actors are incredibly realistic, and they do a great job of conveying the complex emotions of their characters. The cinematography is also excellent and adds to the eerie atmosphere of the film. The movie will be a must-watch for horror movie fans and anyone who loves a good psychological thriller.
