The Bad Orphan
Synopsis
Jessica and Karl, loving parents to Rhiannon, who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby, an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they discover that Gabby is a troubled little girl, and the family begins to believe things aren’t what they seem. As the unsettling behavior of their “child” worsens and lies are uncovered, cracks in the family dynamic form with Jessica becoming increasingly concerned that adopted daughter Gabby is a threat to their family.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Ouellet
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Egan
- Original Score
- Tyler Bragg
- Original Title
- The Bad Orphan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime, MarVista Entertainment, Neshama Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Ouellet
Doris Egan
Tyler Bragg
Charles Hamilton
Chris Bragg
Kyle Cooper, Jason Wan Lim, Dayna Zipursky, Arnie Zipursky, Bonnie Zipursky
Department Leadership Roster
Doris Egan
Writer
Michelle Ouellet
Director
Kyle Cooper
Producer
Chris Bragg
Editor
Bobby Vanonen
Production Design
Jason Wan Lim
Producer
Tracey Graham
Costume Design
Arnie Zipursky
Producer
Ron Webber
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Hamilton
Director of Photography
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What is The Bad Orphan about?
Jessica and Karl, loving parents to Rhiannon, who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby, an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they discover that Gabby is a troubled little girl, and the family begins to believe things aren’t what they seem. As the unsettling behavior of their “child” worsens and lies are uncovered, cracks in the family dynamic form with Jessica becoming increasingly concerned that adopted daughter Gabby is a threat to their family.
Who directed The Bad Orphan?
The Bad Orphan was directed by Michelle Ouellet.
Who stars in The Bad Orphan?
The principal cast of The Bad Orphan includes Betsy Brandt, Mark Taylor, Chloe Chapman, Eve Edwards, Linda Kee.
When was The Bad Orphan released and how long is it?
The Bad Orphan was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bad Orphan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad Orphan was composed by Tyler Bragg.