Orphan (2009)

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This week our patrons have voted for us to review Orphan (2009). We dissect the predictability of its plot twist, evaluate the performances by Vera Farmiga and Isabelle Fuhrman, and debate the film's lasting impact on the horror genre. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:16.

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