Malignant
Malignant

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Malignant

2018
Movie
17 min
English

Brian finds out he has a malignant tumor.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users78%
Director: James WanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders. Her torment worsens as she discovers these waking dreams are actually horrifying realities. She must now confront a shadowy figure linked to her past before it takes more lives.

Critical Reception

Malignant received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its inventive direction and surprising twists, while some found its tonal shifts jarring.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and unexpected direction by James Wan.

  • Many critics were surprised by its unique blend of Giallo and slasher horror elements.

  • The film's third-act reveal and stylistic choices divided audiences and reviewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Malignant for its creative horror and surprising plot twists, though some found its over-the-top nature to be a bit much.

Fun Fact

The film's shocking third-act reveal and the character of Gabriel were inspired by James Wan's early interest in Japanese horror and video games.

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