The Orphan Killer (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 3.9

The Orphan Killer poster

Released in 2011, The Orphan Killer is a thriller and horror film directed by Matt Farnsworth, running about 83 minutes. “True Pain is Screamless.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Orphan Killer is a tour de force murder flick that defies classification. It goes far beyond current trends in gore and breaks open a new suffering genre of horror. Marcus Miller is a serial murderer hellbent on teaching his estranged sister Audrey what it means to have family loyalty. His lessons are taught in massive doses of vulgar and unimaginable pain. Throughout her brutal torture we learn that Marcus is not the only Miller with Killer in the bloodline as Audrey proves to be a formidable adversary.

Who’s in it. The Orphan Killer stars Diane Foster as Audrey, David Backus as The Orphan Killer, Matt Farnsworth as Mike and James McCaffrey as Detective Jones, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Orphan Killer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Orphan Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Orphan Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Orphan Killer (2011)?
In US, The Orphan Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Orphan Killer worth watching?
The Orphan Killer holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Orphan Killer?
The Orphan Killer stars Diane Foster, David Backus, Matt Farnsworth, James McCaffrey and John Savage.
When was The Orphan Killer released?
The Orphan Killer was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.