Review of The Orphanage (2007) by Sophie D — 28 Feb 2011

This, I heard, is being remade into english. but don't miss this spanish original. tout psychological horror with a mean twist at the end!

This review of The Orphanage (2007) was written by Sophie D on 28 Feb 2011.

The Orphanage has generally received very positive reviews.

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A very good film. Not scary at all but a very very nice plot that turns out to be wholesome at the end (a happy ending)…

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By Serge L (642) on 08 Dec 2018

A very good film. Not scary at all but a very very nice plot that turns out to be wholesome at the end (a happy ending)…

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