Malice: Origin
Malice: Origin

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Malice: Origin

2012
Movie
70 min
English

MALICE concerns the Turner family's supernatural adventures in their late Grandma's home. It's up to teens Alice and Abbey to solve mysteries and survive dangers emanating from the old home. And when people start disappearing, Alice--the sixteen year-old with an active imagination--must go down the "rabbit hole" and rescue them all.

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IMDb3.2/10
Director: David WuGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where humanity is close to extinction, a team of scientists discovers the 'Malice' – a powerful and dangerous energy source. When a catastrophic event occurs, they must race against time to contain the Malice and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, facing both internal conflicts and external threats.

Critical Reception

Malice: Origin received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the sci-fi concept but finding the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious sci-fi premise but criticized for its execution.

  • Found to suffer from generic storytelling and unconvincing character development.

  • Action sequences were often described as unengaging and poorly choreographed.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, 'Malice: Origin' was not intended as the first part of a series, but rather as a standalone film that failed to gain significant traction.

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