Malignant (2021)
Chilling visions of brutal murders plague a woman, revealing a surreal connection to her own past.
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.
How intense is Malignant?
Malignant is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Malignant feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingsurrealcampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Malignant
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Malignant for you?
Is Malignant scary?
Yes, properly. Malignant is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Malignant gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Malignant sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Malignant OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Malignant?
Malignant runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Malignant?
Malignant is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Malignant have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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