The Lottery vs The Orphanage

The Orphanage has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6/10 for The Lottery). The Lottery is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 45m. The Lottery is the older of the two (1996 against 2007). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Lottery posterThe Lottery1996 VS The Orphanage posterThe Orphanage2007
The LotteryThe Orphanage
Audience score★ 6.0/10★ 7.2/10
Year19962007
Length1h 32m1h 45m
GenresDrama, Horror, Thriller, TV MovieDrama, Horror, Thriller
CountryUnited States of AmericaSpain
DirectorDaniel SackheimJ.A. Bayona
Main castKeri Russell, Stephen Root, M. Emmet Walsh, Joe Chrest, Michael BurgessFernando Cayo, Geraldine Chaplin, Belén Rueda, Mabel Rivera, Edgar Vivar

Synopsis

The Lottery

Returning to his small hometown of Icara, Maine, a man discovers its horrible secret -- a bizarre, clandestine ritual that led to his mother's early death and his father's insanity.

The Orphanage

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

Where to watch

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