Cast:
Annabelle WallisMadison Mitchell
Maddie HassonSydney Lake
George YoungDetective Kekoa Shaw
Michole Briana WhiteDetective Regina Moss
Susanna ThompsonJeanne
Ingrid BisuWinnie
Director:
James Wan
Malignant (2021): Spoiler-Free Review
Malignant is James Wan’s 2021 horror thriller. It starts as a creepy mystery and then moves in a direction almost nobody sees coming.
The Premise
Madison (Annabelle Wallis) is a young woman in Seattle who begins to see violent murders in vivid visions. Then the crimes turn out to be real. Detectives close in, and Madison has to find out why her mind is linked to a killer.
Why It Works
- Wan stages the scares with great style, from camera moves to bright colors.
- The film nods to old Italian horror movies and to 80s slashers.
- Annabelle Wallis keeps the lead role believable, even when the story gets wild.
At a Glance
- Director: James Wan
- Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White
- Setting: Seattle
- Genre: Horror thriller
Verdict
A bold, strange horror film that plays with your expectations. It is best seen with no hints.
- Who should watch: Horror fans who enjoy twists and campy fun.
- Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.
Frequently Asked Questions About:
"Malignant"
Who directed Malignant?
James Wan directed it. He made Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring.
Is Malignant a twist movie?
Yes. It has a big turn in the final act.
Is Malignant scary?
It has gore, jump scares and a few tense scenes.
Who stars in Malignant?
Annabelle Wallis plays Madison, with Maddie Hasson and George Young.
Last updated: November, 2026
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