Juan Antonio Bayona takes familiar elements of a horror story and turn it into a psychological thriller with heart that thrills as well. The film has a lot in common with Alejandro Amenábar's "The Others". Belén Rueda gives a powerful performance as a mother who returns to the orphanage of her childhood where she had happy memories. However upon her return she discovers some dark secrets that eluded her as a child. Also her young son makes some friends that she believes to be imaginary. Guillermo del Toro served as a producer to make sure everything goes right and it does indeed. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Monday, June 2, 2008
El Orfanato (The Orphanage )
Juan Antonio Bayona takes familiar elements of a horror story and turn it into a psychological thriller with heart that thrills as well. The film has a lot in common with Alejandro Amenábar's "The Others". Belén Rueda gives a powerful performance as a mother who returns to the orphanage of her childhood where she had happy memories. However upon her return she discovers some dark secrets that eluded her as a child. Also her young son makes some friends that she believes to be imaginary. Guillermo del Toro served as a producer to make sure everything goes right and it does indeed. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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