The Orphanage

2007 J. A. Bayona 1h 45m
Horror Drama Thriller

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

Cast

Belén Rueda Laura
Fernando Cayo Carlos
Roger Príncep Simón
Mabel Rivera Pilar
Montserrat Carulla Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdix Enrique
Edgar Vivar Balaban
Óscar Casas Tomás

Vibes

Curious Emotional Heart Pounding Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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Let the Right One In 2008
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Hereditary 2018
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