The Orphanage
El orfanato
2007 · 1h 45m · Drama, Horror, Thriller · Spain · Rated R (US)
A tale of love. A story of horror.
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.
Directed by
J. A. BayonaWritten by
Sergio G. Sánchez7.2Smart score
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beachcavegothic horrorhaunted houseimaginary friendmediummissing childorphanageséancesuppressed pastwife
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