After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.
Acting
Isabelle Fuhrman delivers a performance that should be illegal for a 12-year-old.
Direction
Collet-Serra turns every hallway into a threat.
Costume
Those ribbons. You'll get it. You'll GET IT.
Director
Jaume Collet-Serra
Vera Farmiga
Kate
Peter Sarsgaard
John
Isabelle Fuhrman
Esther
CCH Pounder
Sister Abigail
Jimmy Bennett
Daniel
Margo Martindale
Dr. Browning
Karel Roden
Dr. Värava
Aryana Engineer
Max
Rosemary Dunsmore
Grandma Barbara
Jamie Young
Brenda
Lorry Ayers
Joyce
Brendan Wall
Detective
Genelle Williams
Sister Judith
Mustafa Abdelkarim
Daniel's Friend
Landon Norris
Daniel's Friend
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Isabelle Fuhrman was 12 during filming and performed her own stunts. The adult body double for the reveal was only used in silhouettes and reflections.
The film sparked controversy from adoption advocates for its 'evil orphan' trope, but also became a cult classic for its unhinged third-act pivot that redefined the entire genre.
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