Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
02-20-20, 09:34 AM
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Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Prequel in the works from William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside, The Boy): https://deadline.com/2020/02/brahms-...fm-1202864302/
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02-20-20, 09:41 AM
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I'll watch it. I can't imagine what kind of twisted backstory they could come up with for Esther.
02-20-20, 03:04 PM
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re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
I'm in. I was shocked by how much fun I had with ORPHAN. It was a rare film where knowing the twist actually added to the enjoyment.
02-20-20, 03:23 PM
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I liked Orphan at the time but haven’t seen it probably since it came out. Surprised to be getting a prequel eleven years later.
02-20-20, 03:32 PM
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re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
The best part is that the original Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) is now old enough to play the "mother" role.
11-02-20, 07:57 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Julia Stiles has boarded Entertainment One and Dark Castle Entertainment’s Orphan prequel Orphan: First Kill (né Esther), and we hear that the star of the 2009 feature, Isabelle Fuhrman, is also returning to play her iconic role of Esther.
William Brent Bell (The Boy franchise) is already shooting Orphan: First Kill in Winnipeg. In order to help Fuhrman bring her character to life again, filmmakers are utilizing a combination of forced perspective shooting and a world-class makeup team.
In Orphan: First Kill, written by David Coggeshall, Leena Klammer orchestrates a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility and travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But Leena’s new life as “Esther” comes with an unexpected wrinkle and pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.
William Brent Bell (The Boy franchise) is already shooting Orphan: First Kill in Winnipeg. In order to help Fuhrman bring her character to life again, filmmakers are utilizing a combination of forced perspective shooting and a world-class makeup team.
In Orphan: First Kill, written by David Coggeshall, Leena Klammer orchestrates a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility and travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But Leena’s new life as “Esther” comes with an unexpected wrinkle and pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.
11-02-20, 09:14 PM
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re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
I surprisingly really liked the first. I’m down.
But if prequel, how can they use same girl who played Esther? I mean first was 11 years ago. She’s a little woman now. I don’t see how that could work...
She was a little girl:
And now:
But if prequel, how can they use same girl who played Esther? I mean first was 11 years ago. She’s a little woman now. I don’t see how that could work...
She was a little girl:
And now:
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11-02-20, 11:21 PM
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re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Read the article.
07-13-22, 11:33 AM
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In Theaters, On Digital and Streaming on Paramount+ on August 19
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.
Featuring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
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.
Featuring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
07-14-22, 01:10 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
I'm soooo watching this insane shit. 
07-14-22, 09:22 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Crazy how I just watched the first movie for the first time on Monday. I had it on my HBO Max watchlist since it got added this month. After watching and being 
, I goggled to see if their was a sequel or another one coming. Thought I had read that the movie was done for like 1-2 years in limbo release date . Anyway I see why the first one added to HBO Max and funny how I decided to watch it, then a trailer dropped for the prequel with a release date, days after. A big plus for me, it has Julia Stiles in this one.
, I goggled to see if their was a sequel or another one coming. Thought I had read that the movie was done for like 1-2 years in limbo release date . Anyway I see why the first one added to HBO Max and funny how I decided to watch it, then a trailer dropped for the prequel with a release date, days after. A big plus for me, it has Julia Stiles in this one.
07-14-22, 09:35 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
I'm surprised Lifetime hasn't made this a TV series yet.
The first movie is underrated, I'll be watching this one
The first movie is underrated, I'll be watching this one
07-15-22, 12:34 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Enjoyed the first film. Definitely will check out the prequel.
07-15-22, 01:18 PM
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This feels like a movie you would find in theaters at the end of the summer. I still plan to see it.
08-15-22, 01:32 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Out this week. Reviews starting to come in: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/orphan_first_kill
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08-20-22, 12:24 AM
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08-20-22, 01:13 AM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Maybe it's me but the first kill in the movie was not her first kill. Shit had already happened with "Leena" when this prequel started. It's like an origin story that didn't start at the origin. But I guess it was okay. I gave it 3/5 on Letterboxd. First one was better, of course.
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08-20-22, 08:53 AM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
This was OK. I appreciated the attempt not to retread with a loving family who adopted her, though I don't think I really cared for the story. Julia Stiles is great.
And yes, I don't know why this is called "First Kill" when this isn't the actual origin story. It is the origin of "Esther" but not the beginning of the story or her first kill.
If you liked the first, you'll probably enjoy this one, but it does not have the intrigue that the original had.
I will take the opportunity to say if anyone likes Isabelle Fuhrman to watch The Novice. Incredible performance in that.
And yes, I don't know why this is called "First Kill" when this isn't the actual origin story. It is the origin of "Esther" but not the beginning of the story or her first kill.
If you liked the first, you'll probably enjoy this one, but it does not have the intrigue that the original had.
I will take the opportunity to say if anyone likes Isabelle Fuhrman to watch The Novice. Incredible performance in that.
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08-20-22, 10:25 AM
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08-22-22, 02:46 AM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Far from as great as the first one (yes, it's great), but it was still a lot of fun. Some good twists and turns and of course utterly insane
08-27-22, 12:30 AM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the original but from memory I feel like this prequel lives up to it fairly well.
Isabelle Fuhrman plays Esther really well. Very creepy. Julie Stiles was also quite good and I totally didn’t see the twist with her character and the son.
Definitely planning on revisiting the original film again sometime soon.
Isabelle Fuhrman plays Esther really well. Very creepy. Julie Stiles was also quite good and I totally didn’t see the twist with her character and the son.
Definitely planning on revisiting the original film again sometime soon.
09-11-22, 08:38 PM
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Re: Orphan: First Kill (2022) - prequel - S: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, Julia Stiles
Saw this earlier today.
Outside the final act, I felt the film was pretty dull
Outside the final act, I felt the film was pretty dull
