When Daniel learns about Sister Abigail’s death from Max and searches the treehouse, Esther sets it on fire and attempts to kill him but is thwarted by Max. Daniel is seriously injured and while in the hospital, Esther tries to smother him to death with a pillow, but doctors arrive in time to revive him.

What's wrong with Esther in Orphan?

Värava, who works at the Institute, reveals that Esther is actually a 33-year-old woman from Estonia named Leena Klammer. She has hypopituitarism, a disorder that stunted her physical growth and caused dwarfism and as a result, she spent most of her life posing as a little girl.

What is the twist in the orphan?

The twist: Not only is Esther responsible, but she’s also a 33-year-old woman!!!!!!!!!!! Due to a hormone disorder that stunts her growth, Esther is cleverly able to hide her true age with makeup and clothing. In an even more bizarre turn, Esther attempts to seduce John, fails, and then kills him.