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The Orphan

The Orphan

A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Orphan
  • Genres: Horror
  • Release Date: 1979-11-02
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 2.8/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Trimedia Southwest Associates, Cinema Investments Company, Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4333
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Mark Owens

Mark Owens

as David

Afolabi Ajayi

Afolabi Ajayi

as Akin

Stanley Church

Stanley Church

as Dr. Thomson

Malachy McCourt

Malachy McCourt

as

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

as

Peggy Feury

Peggy Feury

as Aunt Martha

Eleanor Stewart

Eleanor Stewart

as

Jane House

Jane House

as

ed foreman

ed foreman

as

Donn Whyte

Donn Whyte

as

External Links

Keywords

nightmareboarding schoolmurderorphan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Orphan?

The Orphan is a Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1979-11-02.

Who are the main actors in The Orphan?

The main cast includes Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, Stanley Church, Malachy McCourt, Joanna Miles, .

Where can I watch The Orphan online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Orphan is available.

Is The Orphan based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Orphan?

The Orphan has an IMDb rating of 2.8/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Orphan?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Orphan?

The soundtrack was composed by Trimedia Southwest Associates, Cinema Investments Company, Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Orphan filmed?

The Orphan was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Orphan?

The total runtime of The Orphan is 87 minutes.

Is The Orphan suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Orphan?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Orphan.

Does The Orphan have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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