The Orphan Killer (2011)

Who payed the critics

What a waste of my time!!!

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

I need to waste as little time on this review as possible since the film wasted 90 odd minutes of my life that I can't get back.This is insulting, dumb, devoid of any suspense with bargain basement gore effects. I really don't understand the hype surrounding it, which was the only reason I decided to check it out in the first place.Every performance is way below par, we're talking porn level performances here folks. The backstory is trite and nonsensical, and the piece de resistance is the "SCORE"A death metal onslaught that is lacking in any feeling, nuance or subtlety . It becomes an assault of the senses and not in a good way.The other tip for the film-makers. If you're going to include obvious stock footage in your film (we've all done it) at least use footage that's the same aspect ratio or size it up accordingly. Sheesh!

the film plays like a standard 80's slasher horror that tries to flesh out the character of the masked killer. the film is almost like a remake of John carpenters halloween with a heavy dose of Friday the 13th and whiff of nightmare on elm street.(creepy child singing the title over and over)though unfortunately not as good as any of these films that it is clearly inspired ripping off or a homage too.the first act is a little too drawn out and has some truly terrible acting but has some fun kills. even if low budget kills effects are a bit ropey. the second act is where it becomes interesting and has some moments of discomfort but is mostly when we find out about what motivates orphan killer, unfortunately the third act becomes laughably predictable and badly thought out and hurts the rest of the film.the film did have its moments and was not a complete waste of time and shows promise but largely has no new ideas and only cares in developing the orphan killer even the heroine is largely left without any depth or motivation other than trying to keep her extremely good looking body alive and in one piece.

Just been exposed to this awesome movie, and I'm glad I bought a signed copy. This movie is not for everyone- it's very gory, very suspenseful, and downright blasphemous to some. It is not a PG-13 horror movie by any means, and R might not contain it. But for those who find those things a positive...1. Deep Characterization- Despite minimalist dialog, the acting is superb, small motions and scenes bringing across character depth often unseen in the horror genre.2. Powerful Gore Effects- The kills in this are scary realistic, hits mangling and deforming people before they die. Heads are ripped apart, blood flows, skin is ripped off- it's painful looking stuff, and awesome.3. Cinematography and sound in general are both superb, the picture clear and easy to see. Brutal sound on all the squelching, deadly hits going on.4. Acting. The voice of the Orphan Killer is terrifying and awesome, and the way people carry themselves in this really communicates the punishment their bodies have been put through.There are things I could nitpick about this film, but they are so minor in comparison to the awesomeness of it, I can't bring myself to type them. Here's waiting for the sequel!

Finally, finally there comes along an independent horror film worth watching. It would be easy to look at the description and dismiss this as just another slasher film, but it's not. For an independent film, it's clear that they had a decent budget, and that the filmmakers were truly passionate about the project.I'm not going to go too much into the plot, because it's fairly straightforward, but the kills and gore are excellent, and this film has a level of pure brutality that sometimes makes you cringe, especially when the killer is torturing his sister. It's very intense, and actress Diane Foster is a real trooper, given what Director Matt Farnsworth puts her through.I highly encourage everyone NOT to listen to the haters out there who are trashing this film simply because their film didn't make it. This is a good, independent film that delivers, as opposed to the hundreds of indie horror films out there that look exactly like they were shot in someone's backyard for $500.I admit that I am every so slightly biased because this movie was filmed in my old elementary school, as well as several other places throughout my hometown, but that just adds to the experience for me.Give "The Orphan Killer" a chance. You will NOT be disappointed!