Orphan
Episode 11 of the Criminal Adaptations podcast, hosted by Criminal Adaptations, titled "Orphan" was published on June 16, 2025 and runs 112 minutes.
June 16, 2025 ·112m · Criminal Adaptations
Summary
In this episode, we dive into the chilling “Kurim case,” the twisted true tale that inspired Jaume Collet-Serra’s Orphan(2009). After dissecting the movie, which includes a clever nod to Leonardo DiCaprio and Titanic (1997), we compare it to the life of Barbora Skrlova, a woman in her 30s who posed as two 13-year-old children, infiltrated unsuspecting families, and participated in one of the worst child abuse cases in Czechia’s history. Primary Source: Green, Ryan. The Kurim Case...
Episode Description
In this episode, we dive into the chilling “Kurim case,” the twisted true tale that inspired Jaume Collet-Serra’s Orphan(2009). After dissecting the movie, which includes a clever nod to Leonardo DiCaprio and Titanic (1997), we compare it to the life of Barbora Skrlova, a woman in her 30s who posed as two 13-year-old children, infiltrated unsuspecting families, and participated in one of the worst child abuse cases in Czechia’s history.
Primary Source:
- Green, Ryan. The Kurim Case: A Terrifying True Story of Child Abuse, Cults & Cannibalism (2016).
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Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148
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