Malignant

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Malignant

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Released Sep 10, 2021

1h 51m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Paralyzed by fear from shocking visions, a woman's torment worsens as she discovers her waking dreams are terrifying realities.

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Critics Consensus

Although Malignant isn't particularly scary, director James Wan's return to horror contains plenty of gory thrills -- and a memorably bonkers twist.

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Audience Says

Love it or hate it -- and there isn't much in between -- Malignant is one horror movie that takes risks and is willing to get weird.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Wan cheerfully draws on the extreme work of horror film aficionados such as David Cronenberg and Dario Argento as he piles on the bloody violence.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 23, 2021

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Becca James

Chicago Reader

Malignant is the type of movie that requires viewers to strap in and shut up from the onset.

Sep 17, 2021

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Jenny Nulf

Austin Chronicle

Malignant isn't a good movie, but the bones of its giallo salute are just outlandish enough to make one wonder if the obtuse moments are purposeful.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 17, 2021

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

It constantly alternates between being a really heavy, grounded horror film, and an over-the-top, clichéd one.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 4, 2024

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

“Malignant” is not a good movie yet it still managed to impress me. It ended strong, embraced the madness and showcased some genuine talent that the average bad movie could not do. I even got some genuine laughs, which some comedies cannot coax out of me

Jun 10, 2024

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Aditya Mani Jha

Firstpost

Malignant is saved by an audacious, stunningly mounted third act, clearly a vintage James Wan in its glorious lunacy.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 20, 2023

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Bianca

Interesting premise. Would have loved to have seen the inverse story line.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/17/21

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Kathy P

At first, I thought. I was not going to like this movie. But, it turned out to be a really good horror movie. I am. Someone that deals with these demons visitation. In my personal life. I can kind of understand. The creator mind. When he wrote this movie. So, if anybody, thinks this is not real. And really is not going on. Not only in Seattle. Where this movie takes place. But, around the entire world. You better take heed. Don't think this is a joke. Don't play with God/Christ with that Satan. Or the spiritual world. Your Souls. Or your physical. Or mental health. Where especially this secretly goes on. Or the Law of the Land. Thinking you can get away. With God/Christ. Or man with Satan's forces. It may have come from out of Hollywood. And some may not believe it. Until it really starts to happened to them. And even then. It does not hit home with them for years. What is really going on. With Satan warring with God/Christ to take over the earth. And rule it for eternity. He needs to be put in Hell. And not released in another 1,000 years. He need to be locked up for eternity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/21

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Jared

The story was dog shit, the acting was bad and watching this leaves more questions than answers like why did I spend my money on this?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/11/21

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Angel

like the original concept decent movie from James Wann

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/05/21

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Angelcrackk87

The story line was cool but it was funny too.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/04/21

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Sabina

I think the concept they dive into was a good fresh idea. One I personally didn't see coming.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/21

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Synopsis

Paralyzed by fear from shocking visions, a woman's torment worsens as she discovers her waking dreams are terrifying realities.

Director: James Wan
Producer: James Wan, Michael Clear
Screenwriter: Akela Cooper
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Boom Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Boom! Studios, Atomic Monster
Rating: R (Language|Gruesome Images|Strong Horror Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.4M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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