'Orphan: First Kill' is a prequel to the 2009 horror movie

"Orphan: First Kill" premieres August 19 on Paramount Plus.

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The horror flick will also be available to buy from digital retailers like

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Prime Video. The movie serves as a prequel to 2009's "Orphan," which starred Vera Farmiga ("The Conjuring").

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The new film follows the origins of Esther, a seemingly ordinary girl with a dark secret and murderous streak.

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After escaping from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther flees to America by pretending to be

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the missing daughter of a wealthy family. As Esther's disturbing behavior escalates,

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the family's mother realizes that her "child" might not be what she appears to be.

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How to watch 'Orphan: First Kill'

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You can watch "Orphan: First Kill" on Paramount Plus beginning August 19.

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You can also buy "Orphan: First Kill" for $25 from streaming retailers like Prime Video and Vudu on that same day.

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A Paramount Plus Essential plan costs $5 a month with ads,

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or you can get the ad-free Premium plan for $10 a month.

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