Orphan: First Kill 4K Ultra HD

"Orphan: First Kill" is a psychological horror movie. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. (Gary Reber)

Special features include a digital copy.

The 1.85:1 2160p HEVC/H.265 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally in using the Arri Alexa Mini LF camera system and sourced from a 4K Digital Intermediate. The picture starts out in a mental institute in Estonia with a stylistic imagery and often veiled image effects. Then to Moscow, again with veiled imaging effects. In both settings closeups retain generally good clarity but generally the imagery is "dreamy" or hazy in effect. Then to America, Color fidelity exhibits natural hues often with subdued hues in many respects, though this is not always the case with hues exhibiting decent saturation within the palette's darker cast. The cinematography and camera capture varies quite a bit in focus application as if to emulate film capture. Flesh tone vary between desaturation to saturation. HDR contrast is stylized with dark and black levels cast against much lighter backgrounds. Shadow delineation is generally good. Skin tones, clothing, and environmental textures are defined within the film's somewhat pervasively airy look. Resolution during closeups is good, though much of the imagery is softly focused. Detail varies in stylistic ways. Overall, this is a uniquely stylist picture that satisfies. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack occasionally delivers a deep bass presence that is heightened with killing sequences. At times, bass is intensely energized with sub-25 Hz in the .1 LFE channel. The piano and orchestral score is dynamic sounding with good stereo imaging and fidelity, and occupies a wide and deep soundstage that extends to the surrounds. Surround envelopment is soundfield filling though the front channels are the main focus. Atmospherics sound realistic and sound effects are at times intense. A raging fire at the family's home is intense. Dialogue, which is the focus, is intelligible throughout with generally good spatial integration. Overall, fidelity and clarity is excellent but dynamic intensity is overall wanting. (Gary Reber)