Orphan: First Kill

Orphan: First Kill is a 2022 American psychological horror film that serves as a prequel to the 2009 film Orphan. Directed by William Brent Bell, it was written by David Coggeshall, based on a story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alex Mace (who wrote the screenplay and story to the predecessor, respectively). Financed by Entertainment One, Dark Castle Entertainment, Sierra Affinity and Eagle Vision, it stars Isabelle Fuhrman reprising her role from the previous film, with Julia Stiles and Rossif Sutherland also starring.
Originally under the working title of Esther, the project was announced in February 2020. The official title was revealed in November that same year, with Fuhrman reprising her role as Esther, co-starring alongside Stiles, Sutherland and Matthew Finlan. Filming took place in Winnipeg from November to December 2020.
Orphan: First Kill was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the United States on October 18, 2022 by Paramount Home Entertainment, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 14, 2022 by Signature Entertainment, who also later released the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray in the latter territory on November 28, 2022.
== Images ==
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 US DVD cover.png|US DVD cover
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 US Blu Ray cover.png|US Blu-Ray cover
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK DVD cover V1.jpeg|UK/Ireland DVD cover (front)
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK DVD cover V2.jpeg|UK/Ireland DVD cover (spine)
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK DVD cover V3.jpeg|UK/Ireland DVD cover (back)
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK Blu Ray cover.jpeg|UK/Ireland Blu-Ray cover
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK Ultra HD cover V1.jpeg|UK/Ireland 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray cover (front)
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK Ultra HD cover V2.jpeg|UK/Ireland 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray cover (spine)
File:Orphan First Kill 2022 UK Ultra HD cover V3.jpeg|UK/Ireland 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray cover (back)
== Storyline ==
=== Plot ===
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.
=== Genres ===
* Crime
* Drama
* Horror
* Mystery
* Thriller
=== Home Media Rating ===
* 15 (Ireland)
* 15 (UK)
* R (US)
== Details ==
=== Country of origin ===
* United States
=== Home Media Release Dates ===
* October 18, 2022 (US) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
* November 14, 2022 (UK) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
* November 14, 2022 (Ireland) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
* November 28, 2022 (UK) (4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray)
* November 28, 2022 (Ireland) (4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray)
== Company Credits ==
=== Production Companies ===
* Entertainment One
* Dark Castle Entertainment
* Sierra Affinity
* Eagle Vision
=== Distributors ===
* Paramount Players (2022) (US) (all media)
* Paramount Home Entertainment (2022) (US) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
* Signature Entertainment (2022) (UK) (DVD / Blu-Ray / 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray)
* Signature Entertainment (2022) (Ireland) (DVD / Blu-Ray / 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray)
== Technical Specs ==
=== Aspect Ratio ===
* 1.85:1
== Trivia ==
* The first Orphan film was distributed by Warner Bros Pictures (US) and Optimum Releasing/StudioCanal (UK/Ireland), whereas the sequel was distributed by Paramount Pictures (US) and Signature Entertainment (UK/Ireland).
*In the United Kingdom and Ireland, this is the first 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray release from Signature Entertainment.
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