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It's ten years after the kidnapping of Martin Bristol. Taken from a backyard swing at his home at the age of six, he is forced to witness unspeakable crimes of a deranged madman. For years, Martin's whereabouts have remained a mystery...until now.
In the isolated rural setting of rural Georgia, a group of friends discovers a terrifying secret hidden within an abandoned farm. They soon find themselves targeted by a relentless and brutal killer known as "The Creeper". As they desperately try to escape, they uncover a horrifying history of the farm and the malevolent forces that reside there.
Malevolence received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative nature, excessive gore, and thin plot. However, it gained a cult following among some horror fans for its raw, independent filmmaking style and its commitment to visceral horror tropes, particularly its homage to classic slasher films.
Praised for its atmosphere and commitment to the slasher genre.
Criticized for being overly reliant on gore and lacking originality.
Seen by some as a brutal and effective independent horror film.
Google audience: Audience reception for Malevolence is mixed, with some viewers appreciating its throwback slasher elements and intense violence, while others found it predictable and gratuitous.
The film was shot on a very low budget with a primarily amateur cast and crew, contributing to its raw and gritty aesthetic.
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I get what writer-director (and producer, editor, composer) Stevan Mena was trying to do (at least I think): an homage to 1980s slashers right down to the killer wearing a burlap-like sack over his head and a score straight out of Friday th...