The Orphan (1979)

11/02/1979 (US) • Horror • 1h 27m

Overview

A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.

The Orphan (1979)

11/02/1979 (US) • 1h 27m

Horror

Overview

A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.

Top Billed Cast

David

Akin

Dr. Thomson

Malachy McCourt

Aunt Martha

Eleanor Stewart

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

nightmare

boarding school

murder

orphan

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