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Orphan Really Adult Sociopath

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A family who was looking to help a child less fortunate than most took in an orphan in hopes of giving her a better life.

The orphan girl’s name was Natalia, and she was from the Ukraine.  In 2010 the orphan was eight years old.  However, it was soon apparent this child was not a normal eight year old girl at all; in fact, she may not even be a girl.

As Natalia stayed with the Barnett family, the mother Kristine observed behaviors not typical of any eight year old child.  Natalia tried to poison her adopted mother’s coffee.  She also supposedly smeared blood and other bodily fluids all over the mirrors in the home.

Other erratic behaviors she exhibited included trying to jump out of the family’s moving car, as well as threatening to kill the other children in the house.

She would stand over family members as they slept at night.  Her child-like pictures depicted the brutal killings and deaths of the Bennett family.  Supposedly they became so frightened, they hid all of the sharp objects in the home.

Orphan (2009)

Sound familiar?  In 2009 a horror movie entitled Orphan was released.

In the flick an adopted young girl was proven to be an adult of 33 years old with a rare condition of proportional dwarfism, and terrorizes her new adopted family.

The similarities are eerie.

Oprhan, 2009

After such manic behavior from the Ukrainian orphan Natalia, the Barnetts came to a conclusion in 2013.  Kristine and Michael Barnett dropped off the supposed girl at an empty apartment they rented for her.

Now that their actions have come to light, they have landed themselves in hot water with authorities. The Barnetts are now faced with charges of the neglect of a minor.

Disputing these charges the Barnetts revealed paperwork where they had doctors examine Natalia, and what they found was deeply disturbing.

A doctor’s letter claimed the “girl” in question stated her birthday is incorrect.  The letter goes on to explain in 2011 “the patient is substantially older than she claimed to be.”  It also explains a dentist that same year stated her teeth were those of an adult.

A neuropsychologist examined her to find she had developed “secondary sex characteristics.”  This examination corresponds to Kristine’s Bennett noticing pubic hair when assisting her new daughter with a bath.

Lastly, in 2012 during an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization she was stated as having her menstrual cycle.  Kristine had seen evidence of this at her home when she discovered bloody clothing thrown away in the garbage.

Natalia was also diagnosed with sociopathic personality disorder.  At this time in the hospital she began to admit she was over eighteen years old, and that she had made a career out of portraying a young girl.

With this information, in 2012 the courts in Indianapolis changed the orphan’s birth year to 1989 on her official birth certificate.

As of now the Bennets are out of prison on bail, and Natalia is no longer residing in the apartment they rented out for her.  Scarier than any horror movie, not only do we still not know Natalia’s real age, no one knows the whereabouts of Natalia at this time as well.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

28 Days Later

The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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