The film takes place in 2007, before the events of “Orphan.” If you’ve seen the original film, the first half of “First Kill” is numbing in its predictability.

It's been a long time since I have seen a film so thoroughly dishonor its own subject matter and create a storyline that is so problematic.

"Orphan: First Kill" is set two years before the original movie, which means Esther's real age will be 31 in the new film. That said, she'll still be posing as a 9-year-old girl.

Orphan 3 Given the Go-Ahead. An eagerly awaited horror sequel, Orphan 3, will be coming into fruition with a new studio for the franchise, Lionsgate, behind the scenes. Another Orphan film is set ...

The first trailer for 'Orphan: First Kill' has been released, revealing a grown-up Isabelle Fuhrman back as Esther. Continue to Variety SKIP AD You will be redirected back to your article in seconds ...

Orphan: First Kill, the prequel to 2009’s Orphan, tells the story of Esther’s first time conning her way into an American family. The movie brings back Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther. Streaming on ...

Orphan: First Kill, the sequel to the 2009 horror hit, dropped its official trailer this morning.Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, and Julia Stiles, the film is directed by William ...

Orphan: First Kill lands in theaters, on Digital HD, and on Paramount+ on August 19th. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.You can contact Patrick Cavanaugh directly on Twitter.

Lean and mean, Orphan: First Kill is, if not fully aware of its trashiness, then at least unafraid of it. The twist that made the preceding film, 2009’s Orphan , so delicious is revealed early ...