What is The Orphan?
The Orphan is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 2, 1979
- Studios
- Trimedia Southwest Associates, Cinema Investments Company, Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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The Orphan is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Trimedia Southwest Associates, Cinema Investments Company, Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving boy worships a stuffed chimp god while clashing with his toxic guardian.”
- explores a dark psychological premise
- based on a story by Saki
- features a toxic relationship
- deals with a disturbed young protagonist
Watch it if you want to see a story about an orphaned boy and a strange deity.
The film contains disturbing themes regarding a disturbed child and a toxic guardian relationship.
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When was The Orphan released?
The film was released in the United States on November 2, 1979.
What is the film's runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the genre of The Orphan?
The film is classified as a horror movie.
What is the premise of the story?
A disturbed young boy, whose parents recently died, worships a stuffed chimp god while his relationship with his aunt and guardian grows toxic.
Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, the credits suggest the film is based on the short story Sredni Vashtar by Saki.