‘Orphan 3’ – William Brent Bell is Actively Developing a Sequel

William Brent Bell (The Boy, Separation) stepped into the director’s chair for Orphan: First Kill, a prequel film that solidified Esther’s killer icon status. The filmmaker revealed that he’s actively developing a follow-up, ensuring Esther’s killer hijinks will continue. “We’re developing a third one now. The franchise’s rulebook has been opened up to where anything is […]

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Doug Morrow: The Mastermind Behind ‘Orphan: First Kill’s Miraculous Transformation [Interview]

When news broke that Isabelle Fuhrman would be reprising her role as Esther in a surprise prequel to the 2009 film Orphan, many were skeptical that the now 23 year old actress would be able to convincingly play a young child. At just ten years old, Fuhrman shocked audiences with her terrifying performance as a […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Brings Esther Back to Blu-ray for Halloween

After making $12.2 million worldwide in theaters – again we must note that the film only hit a maximum of 557 theaters at the height of its run here in the United States – prequel movie Orphan: First Kill is now headed home to DVD and Blu-ray just in time for Halloween. Paramount brings Orphan: […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ – Join Isabelle Fuhrman for a Live Tweet This Saturday Night

Last month, brand new prequel Orphan: First Kill was released in theaters as well as put up for streaming on Paramount+ the very same day, the film thus far scaring up $11.6 million worldwide at the box office in limited release. Countless more horror fans have been enjoying the movie at home, and star Isabelle […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Expands to More Theaters and Passes $6 Million Worldwide

Coming along 13 years after the first movie, brand new prequel Orphan: First Kill arrived in limited theaters last weekend, releasing on Digital and streaming on Paramount+ at the very same time. The movie was released in just 498 theaters in its debut weekend, scaring up $1.7 million, and this past weekend it was expanded to 557 […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Scared Up $1.7 Million in Just 498 Theaters Over the Weekend

Coming along 13 years after the first movie, brand new prequel Orphan: First Kill arrived in limited theaters over the weekend, releasing on Digital and streaming on Paramount+ at the very same time. Oddly enough, the well-reviewed Orphan: First Kill was released in just 498 theaters across the United States, a fraction of the theaters […]

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GIVEAWAY: We’ve Got 20 Codes to Watch ‘Orphan: First Kill’ Free of Charge This Week!

Esther is back in brand new Orphan prequel movie Orphan: First Kill, and you can see it in select theaters, buy it on Digital, and stream it on Paramount+ NOW, August 19th! Paramount has provided us with 20 CODES to watch Orphan: First Kill free of charge, and all you have to do to enter to win one […]

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Isabelle Fuhrman: Four Films (and One Show) You Should Watch After ‘Orphan: First Kill’

Not many actors can claim a breakthrough performance as impressive as that of Isabelle Fuhrman. In 2009, she took the horror world by storm as Esther, a sweet little Russian girl with a big secret. Orphan was a surprise hit thanks in large part to Fuhrman’s shockingly nuanced performance as an escaped murderer posing as […]

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‘Orphan 3’? Director William Brent Bell Discusses the Possibility of More Esther Stories [Exclusive]

William Brent Bell‘s Orphan: First Kill, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Paramount+, is a follow-up we never expected to see, bringing back Isabelle Fuhrman for a prequel to the 2009 movie. Clever production techniques allow for Fuhrman to once again play Esther, a murderous 30-year-old who at first glance appears to be […]

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Four New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including ‘Orphan: First Kill’!

This week may be lacking in quantity when it comes to horror releases but two big new films are leading the pack, one of them bringing back a horror villain over 10 years later. The other, well, it pits Idris Elba up against a bloodthirsty predator… Here’s all the new horror releasing August 16-August 21, […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Review – Esther’s Back in Prequel That Goes Full Camp

The final act of 2009’s Orphan revealed a shocking twist; the adopted 9-year-old Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) wasn’t a child but a murderous 33-year-old with hypopituitarism. Over a decade later, Esther returns to slay again. Instead of an older, wiser Esther, Orphan: First Kill rewinds the clock to follow the exploits of the childlike killer’s first adoptive family. The […]

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Esther Gets Bloody Again on Brand New Poster for Prequel Movie ‘Orphan: First Kill’

Esther is back in brand new Orphan prequel movie Orphan: First Kill, and you’ll be able to see it in select theaters, buy it on Digital, and stream it on Paramount+ on August 19! Reunite with Esther by checking out a new official poster below. Isabelle Fuhrman is reprising the role of Esther thanks to clever production trickery, and William […]

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Ten Noteworthy Genre Movies You Can Stream at Home in August!

Summer is still in swing, but we’re edging ever closer to the Halloween season. Or has the Halloween season already begun? If the packed slate is any indication, it might be underway. August brings home 2022 horror releases, cult gems, and a ton of brand new titles heading straight to streaming. Here are ten noteworthy […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Trailer – There Was Always Something Very, Very Wrong With Esther…

Esther is back in brand new Orphan prequel movie Orphan: First Kill, and the trailer has announced today that it’s coming to select theaters, Digital, and Paramount+ on August 19! Isabelle Fuhrman is reprising the role of Esther thanks to clever production trickery, and William Brent Bell (The Boy, Separation) stepped into the director’s chair for First […]

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Poster Teases the Return of Esther; Trailer Coming Soon

Esther will return in upcoming Orphan prequel Orphan: First Kill, with Isabelle Fuhrman reprising the role and William Brent Bell (The Boy, Separation) directing the movie. Orphan: First Kill has been acquired for release by Paramount, but we don’t yet have a release date at this time. It’s coming soon, however, and it’s been officially rated “R.” While you wait for a release […]

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