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The Orphanage poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.9 / 100
2007·Drama / Horror / Mystery·1h 45m

THE ORPHANAGE

“A tale of love. A story of horror.”

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

Above the Line
J.A. Bayona·DirectorSergio G. Sánchez·ScreenplayÓscar Faura·Director of PhotographyFernando Velázquez·Original Music ComposerElena Ruiz·Editor
Cast
Belén Rueda·LauraFernando Cayo·CarlosRoger Príncep·SimónMabel Rivera·PilarMontserrat Carulla·BenignaAndrés Gertrúdix·EnriqueEdgar Vivar·BalabanÓscar Casas·TomásGeraldine Chaplin·AuroraCarmen López·Alicia
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
J. A. Bayona·Director
Writing· 1
Sergio G. Sánchez·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Óscar Faura·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Elena Ruiz·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Fernando Velázquez·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Álvaro Augustín·ProducerMar Targarona·ProducerJoaquín Padró·Producer
By the Numbers
89.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$79M
ROI 221291%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#344E6B
#87A3B8
Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Haunting
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman in a long blue dress holds a dark-colored bundle, standing in front of a large, arched window with light streaming through. To her left, a child-like fi”

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Key Elements
WomanChild Like FigureDark BundleDisembodied HandsWindowCurtains
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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