Reviewers generally agree that while it may not surpass the original, it is a surprisingly clever follow-up. Orphan: First Kill (2022) - Plot - IMDb
(2022) is a psychological horror prequel to the 2009 cult classic Orphan . Directed by William Brent Bell , it explores the origin story of Leena Klammer (the "child" Esther) and her first "adoption" by an unsuspecting American family. Movie Summary
The film follows Leena after she orchestrates a violent escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility. She travels to the United States by impersonating Esther Albright, the missing daughter of a wealthy couple, Tricia ( Julia Stiles ) and Allen (Rossif Sutherland). While the setup feels familiar, a massive mid-movie twist shifts the dynamic into a high-stakes power struggle between Esther and a family that hides secrets of its own. Critical Review Highlights