El Orfanato is a 2007 Spanish horror film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. It tells the story of a married couple who move back to the orphanage where the wife spent her childhood, only to discover that strange events beginning to occur and that the children who lived there may never have left. The film mixes drama, mystery, and suspense as it follows the couple's attempts to reopen the orphanage and uncover the source of the strange occurrences. It received critical acclaim for its atmospheric style and ability to build tension and frighten viewers without relying on graphic violence or gore.