Orphan: First Kill (2022) is a prequel to the 2009 horror film Orphan. It explores the origins of the sinister character Esther, a woman with a rare disorder that causes her to appear as a child. The film follows the events after she escapes from a psychiatric facility in Estonia and assumes the identity of a missing girl named Esther Albright. She arrives at her new home in America, where the Albright family welcomes her, unaware of her dark past.

As Esther begins to manipulate her new family, she faces unexpected challenges when the Albrights’ matriarch, Tricia, becomes suspicious of her. As the tension builds, Esther’s true nature is slowly revealed, leading to a deadly showdown. The film blends psychological horror and thriller elements, revealing Esther’s backstory while building suspense around her twisted intentions. Orphan: First Kill delivers a chilling exploration of deception, family dynamics, and the lengths one will go to protect a dark secret.