The Orphan

The Orphan — Plot

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.

• Release date
• November 2, 1979
• Runtime
• 87 min
• Genres
• Horror
• Director
• John Ballard

The Orphan — Cast

M

Mark Owens David

A

Afolabi Ajayi Akin

S

Stanley Church Dr. Thomson Malachy McCourt Joanna Miles

P

Peggy Feury Aunt Martha Eleanor Stewart

J

Jane House