Maligno

A young couple inherits an isolated family estate with a dark past. While exploring the property, they uncover a series of disturbing family secrets and rituals, leading them to believe the house itself is alive and malevolent. As the haunting escalates, they must confront the evil entity to survive.

Maligno received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some acknowledging its atmospheric tension but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found it to be a standard, albeit somewhat derivative, entry in the supernatural horror genre.

• Praised for its attempt at creating a chilling atmosphere.

• Criticized for relying too heavily on common horror tropes.

• Noted for its weak character development and predictable scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Maligno are scarce, but those available suggest a polarizing experience, with some finding it sufficiently spooky and others deeming it forgettable.

The film was shot primarily on location at an actual abandoned estate in Argentina, which director Santiago Alvarado claimed contributed to the unsettling atmosphere on set.