The Orphanage/El Orfanato

Saw two films on Wednesday, both completely different. This Spanish film was a very scary horror, but in the classic sense. Unlike a lot of films today that try to scare you with shock and gore, this was going for the tension and atmosphere and boy did it deliver. I jumped out of my seat at least four times during the film. The story is about a grown up orphan who returns to re-open the orphanage where she grew up, but things start going wrong when her son’s imaginary friends turn out to be a bit more real than usual. The film has an excellent sound track with creaky doors and things blowing in the wind, along with a very atmospheric score. The main character was played by BelĂ©n Rueda and she did an amazing job, you really felt for her throughout the film. Definately one to go and watch, unless you’re not a fan of this type of film.

El Orfanato