After escaping from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Leena Klammer travels to America by impersonating Esther, the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But when her mask starts to slip, she is put against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.
Acting
Fuhrman somehow plays 9 at 25—uncanny and committed.
Writing
That mid-film pivot? Actually kinda brilliant.
Practical Effects
Old-school aging makeup beats CGI de-aging.
Director
William Brent Bell
Isabelle Fuhrman
Leena Klammer / Esther Albright
Matthew Finlan
Gunnar Albright
Julia Stiles
Tricia Albright
Rossif Sutherland
Allen Albright
Hiro Kanagawa
Detective Donnan
Samantha Walkes
Dr. Segar
David Lawrence Brown
Dr. Novotny
Alec Carlos
Mike
Lauren Cochrane
Officer Leahy
Gwendolyn Collins
Anna Troyev
Kristen Sawatzky
Federica
Jeff Strome
Lobby Guard
Andrea del Campo
Betsy
Alicia Johnston
Karen
Liam Stewart-Kanigan
Dude 1
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Isabelle Fuhrman performed without digital de-aging; they used forced perspective, body doubles, and oversized props to sell her as a child.
The fireplace kill and the painting reveal became instant meme material—this film knows exactly how ridiculous it is and leans in.
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