The Bad Orphan

Jessica and Karl are parents to a daughter named Rhiannon. After trying for years to expand their family, they adopt Gabby, an eight-year-old orphan with special needs. However, the hope of a perfect family unit fades as Gabby exhibits troubling behavior and a pattern of dishonesty. As the girl's actions become more unsettling, tension grows within the household, and Jessica begins to suspect that their new daughter is actually a danger to the family.

This drama and thriller TV movie was directed by Michelle Ouellet. Within her filmography, this project follows five previous films, including Dying in Plain Sight and Christmas in the Spotlight, both released earlier in 2024. The film features Betsy Brandt as Jessica, Mark Taylor as Karl, and Chloe Chapman in the role of Gabby. Other cast members include Eve Edwards, Linda Kee, and Ivan Cermak.

The production was a collaboration between MarVista Entertainment, Lifetime, and Neshama Entertainment, originating from Canada and the United States. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.1/10 based on 348 votes.