Orphan: First Kill
“There's always been something wrong with Esther.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-13
Top Cast
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Isabelle Fuhrman
Esther / Leena
Julia Stiles
Tricia Albright
Rossif Sutherland
Allen Albright
Hiro Kanagawa
Detective Donnan
Matthew Finlan
Gunnar Albright
Samantha Walkes
Dr. Segar
David Lawrence Brown
Dr. Novotny
Lauren Cochrane
Officer Leahy
Gwendolyn Collins
Anna
Kristen Sawatzky
Federica
Jeff Strome
Lobby Guard
Andrea del Campo
Betsy
Alec Carlos
Mike
Alicia Johnston
Karen
Liam Stewart-Kanigan
Dude 1
Jade Michael
Girl 1 / Madison
Sarah Luby
Receptionist / Claire
Maxwell Nelson
Little Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysAugust 19, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.96x
-$427K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Brent Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Coggeshall
- Original Score
- Brett Detar
- Original Title
- Orphan: First Kill
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.6M
- Production Studios
- Dark Castle Entertainment, Entertainment One, Eagle Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Brent Bell
David Coggeshall, Alex Mace, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Brett Detar
Karim Hussain
Josh Ethier
Chloe Katz, Daryl Katz, Josie Liang, James Tomlinson, Victor Moyers
Department Leadership Roster
Kim H. Ngo
Costume Design
Matthew Davies
Production Design
Josh Ethier
Editor
Karim Hussain
Director of Photography
James Tomlinson
Producer
BJ Verot
Stunt Coordinator
Brett Detar
Original Music Composer
William Brent Bell
Director
David Coggeshall
Screenplay
Ethan Erwin
Producer
Hal Sadoff
Producer
Alex Mace
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orphan: First Kill
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What is Orphan: First Kill about?
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.
Who directed Orphan: First Kill?
Orphan: First Kill was directed by William Brent Bell.
Who stars in Orphan: First Kill?
The principal cast of Orphan: First Kill includes Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa, Matthew Finlan.
When was Orphan: First Kill released and how long is it?
Orphan: First Kill was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Orphan: First Kill?
Orphan: First Kill had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $9.6M at the worldwide box office (0.96 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Orphan: First Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orphan: First Kill was composed by Brett Detar.
Is Orphan: First Kill based on a book or true story?
Orphan: First Kill is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Alex Mace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orphan: First Kill?
Orphan: First Kill holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).