Review of The Orphanage (2007) by Keenan S — 22 Mar 2013

No sudden cries, no special effects, no grisly gore, yet a bone chilling horror...Highly recommended.

This review of The Orphanage (2007) was written by Keenan S on 22 Mar 2013.

The Orphanage has generally received very positive reviews.

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