The Orphanage (2007)
Step into the shadowy corridors of The Orphanage, a spine-tingling Spanish horror film that combines emotional depth with supernatural terror. Directed by J.A. Bayona, this atmospheric masterpiece is a haunting tale of grief, motherhood, and the unknown, wrapped in a chilling ghost story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The film follows Laura (Belén Rueda), a woman who returns to the orphanage where she grew up with the intention of turning it into a home for disabled children. However, soon after moving in with her family, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold. Her young son, Simón, begins to act out in bizarre ways and claims to have befriended invisible children. As Laura’s search for answers intensifies, she uncovers long-buried secrets about the orphanage’s dark past, leading to a terrifying and heart-wrenching revelation.