Plot
2007 Spanish-Mexican horror film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
✍️ CinePearl Editorial
Why Watch This
The Orphanage is a Spanish-language horror and drama film from Mexico, directed by J. A. Bayona. It is written by Sergio G. Sánchez. The cast features Óscar Casas, Édgar Vivar Villanueva, Mabel Rivera, Belén Rueda and Geraldine Chaplin, alongside Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep and Montserrat Carulla. It runs 101 minutes.
Best For
Late-night horror fans, Drama lovers, Spanish cinema lovers, J. A. Bayona followers, Óscar Casas fans, Édgar Vivar Villanueva fans
The CinePearl Take
The Orphanage is a Spanish film that blends horror and drama — expect scares and a tense atmosphere and grounded performances and personal stakes. J. A. Bayona directs and the script comes from Sergio G. Sánchez. With 8 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in Mexico, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring Spanish-language films. At 101 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Cast
- Óscar Casas, Édgar Vivar Villanueva, Mabel Rivera, Belén Rueda, Geraldine Chaplin, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Montserrat Carulla
- Writer
- Sergio G. Sánchez
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