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Malignant is a 2021 American horror film directed by James Wan from a screenplay by Akela Cooper, based on a story by Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Cooper.[4] The film stars Annabelle Wallis as a woman who begins to have visions of people being murdered, only to realize the events are happening in real life. Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie also star.
Malignant was theatrically released in the United States on September 10, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures and was also available to stream on HBO Max.[5] The film grossed $34 million and received positive reviews from critics.[6][7]
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Summary:
“What the hell did I just watch?”
That was my honest reaction after the credits rolled—and I mean that in the most amused, slightly bewildered way possible.
Malignant starts off as your run-of-the-mill supernatural horror film: a woman named Madison (played by Annabelle Wallis) begins experiencing terrifying visions of murders… that are actually happening in real life. Spooky setup? Check. Creepy atmosphere? Check. But just when you think you’ve got this figured out, James Wan decides to throw the rulebook straight into a flaming dumpster and takes you on one of the most ridiculous, jaw-dropping genre detours I’ve seen in years.
The film’s first two acts play like a stylish, if slightly cliché, horror thriller. But the third act? Oh boy. It’s as if The Matrix, Basket Case, and an ‘80s Italian giallo had a cinematic love child—and raised it on chaos.
Visually, Malignant is a lot of fun. The camera work is surprisingly inventive (there’s one overhead tracking shot that really stands out), and the synth-heavy score gives it a weirdly nostalgic vibe. Annabelle Wallis holds the whole thing together with a genuinely solid performance, even as the story goes completely off the rails.
Let’s be clear, though: this is not a “good” movie in a traditional sense. The dialogue veers from dead serious to so-bad-it’s-good territory. The characters make baffling decisions. The logic of the plot? Don’t even bother. But that’s the point—Malignant is an unapologetic genre mashup that revels in its madness. You’re either on board… or you’re out.
Final Verdict: Malignant is a cinematic fever dream that gleefully jumps the shark—and then keeps going. It’s messy, absurd, and absolutely unforgettable. If you’re tired of formulaic horror and want something completely out of left field, give it a shot. Just don’t expect it to make much sense.
