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The Orphan

1979
Directed byJohn Ballard
1h 27m

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.

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Mark OwensDavidAfolabi AjayiAkinStanley ChurchDr. Thomson
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GENRES
Horror
STATUSReleased
RATING
2.8

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