When you have a moderately well-received film that is memorable mostly for its twist ending, it’s a no-brainer to release a prequel to that film 13 years later, right? Yes, it’s fun to watch Isabelle Fuhrman step back into the role of Esther (which she does seamlessly), and director William Brent Bell doesn’t shy away from the camp; however, the problem is that once the nostalgia wears off, you’re left with an overlong film featuring a miscast Julia Stiles that doesn’t add much to the Orphan mythos. "Unnecessary" seems to be the best word to describe Orphan: First Kill.