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Orphan (2009)

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Orphan is a 2009 psychological horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by David Leslie Johnson from a story by Alex Mace. It stars Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, and Isabelle Fuhrman, and follows a couple who adopt Esther, a nine-year-old girl with a disturbing history. The film is structured as a domestic suspense story in which the adoptive parents investigate whether the child is what she appears to be.

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What is the twist in Orphan from 2009?

The film follows Kate and John Coleman after they adopt Esther, a nine-year-old girl who appears troubled. The story gradually reveals that Esther is not the child she claims to be, making the adoption premise central to the twist.

Who plays Esther in Orphan?

Isabelle Fuhrman plays Esther. Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard play Kate and John Coleman, the couple who adopt her.

Who directed the 2009 film Orphan?

Orphan was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. David Leslie Johnson wrote the screenplay from a story by Alex Mace.

Is Orphan a psychological thriller or a supernatural horror film?

It is a psychological horror film built around family suspicion, manipulation, and a disturbing adoption mystery. The threat comes from Esther's identity and behavior rather than a supernatural creature.

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