Malignant

Malignant

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.

  • Released: 2021-09-01
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thrillers
  • Stars: Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White, Mckenna Grace, Jacqueline McKenzie, Jake Abel, Ray Chase, Jean Louisa Kelly, Susanna Thompson, Ingrid Bisu, Zoë Bell, Marina Mazepa, Christian Clemenson, Madison Wolfe, Jon Lee Brody, Paula Marshall, Patrick Cox, Rachel Winfree, Paul Mabon, Amir Aboulela, Ruben Pla, Patricia Velásquez, Mike Mendez, Renee Harbek, Gino Montesinos, Kalina Vanska, Gregory Garcia, Andy Bean, Christina Veronica, Janet Hsieh, Halston Van Atta, Louise Van Veenendaal, Radhesh Aria, Mercedes Colon, Shaunte Lynette Johnson, Natalia Safran, Randy Haynie, Cord Walker, Jesus Trujillo, Lisa Catara, Danielle Nottingham, Emir García, Josh Rutgers
  • Director: James Wan
 Comments
  • pedroquintaoo - 5 June 2024
    One of the best plot twists I've ever seen
    I rewatched "Malignant" and, surprisingly, liked it even more than the first time. This second viewing allowed me to better appreciate how carefully James Wan concealed the surprising plot twist. What was unpredictable at first becomes more noticeable when you rewatch the film and analyze the meticulously scattered details throughout the narrative.

    As for the story itself, while it isn't particularly innovative, I loved the mystery and suspense that were built up. The challenge of discovering who the mysterious killer is and their connection to the protagonist keeps you glued to the screen. The pacing rarely slows down, and James Wan deliberately includes confusing moments to mislead the audience and keep them from uncovering the truth too soon, setting up one of the best plot twists in horror cinema this century. The storyline is an emotional roller coaster, with each scene more intriguing than the last, keeping us hooked. I watched the movie with my stepfather, who is quite critical of these types of films, but he also really enjoyed "Malignant."

    The setting and cinematography are another highlight, giving the film a distinct tone and an immersive atmosphere. From dark framing to strategic camera movements, every visual detail contributes to the tension and mystery.

    The chilling sound editing takes us back to the slasher and giallo films of the 70s and 80s. The soundtrack and sound effects play a crucial role in intensifying the suspenseful moments.

    Additionally, I appreciated the use of CGI, something I usually dislike in this type of production. However, here it was used effectively to enhance the atmosphere of the protagonist's visions whenever she observed the villain in action.

    "Malignant" isn't exactly scary, leaning more towards a thriller than pure horror, but I consider it an excellent work by James Wan. It's a standout film that deserves to be seen by all fans of the genre. The combination of mystery, suspense, and a surprising twist makes it memorable and one of my favorite films in recent times.
  • patrickx9 - 4 March 2024
    Could have been great
    Really great story. Disappointed because it could have been so good. I'm talking it could have been a 10. However it was so slow in the beginning, coupled with the bad acting, I feel like the 6 rating is somewhat generous. I actually saw this twice, probably because I didn't for the life of me remember it. It was probably 15 minutes in before I realize that I had seen it. Luckily the second time I saw it was on Netflix, so I was able to fast forward through some of it. That's when I realized that the ending was the most exciting part. When I say ending I mean like the last half hour. And the right hands, the story would have been wonderful.