MALIGNANT (2021) MOVIE REVIEW

welp, it was a movie. I hope we can all respect each other's opinions on this one as it's very polarizing and we all feel pretty passionate about it!!
INTRO 00:00
POSITIVES 04:28
NEGATIVES 06:35
SPOILERS 14:38
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TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR MALIGNANT
- verbal/physical domestic violence
- miscarriage

[@candiceculkin6286]

james wan said “i’m sorry i was just in a silly goofy mood”

[@liamena4520]

I *really* don't think a man yeeting his wife by the face into a wall is silly, I think James Wan thought he was doing something and then heard everyone laughing so he decided he was in on the joke.

[@johnclaytor9365]

@@liamena4520 James Wan is garbage, plastic teeny-bopper "horror" . More satisfaction to be had from a Burrito loco from Taco Bell.

[@JIGAK1]

I love you

[@antoniojohnson515]

Very smart director the pandemic got us down so let get a laugh out the audience but yet horror at the same time

[@gaminganimators7000]

@@liamena4520 this movie is so clearly meant to be a B-movie

[@Ian_Darko]

I fucking loved this movie, but I also love when movies just go absolutely batshit crazy. It's definitely not for everyone but it was definitely right up my alley. I liked hearing your perspective on the film and felt you were very fair in your review. Keep up the great work!

[@jonjoob7401]

Thats with me to!

[@midnightearth1015]

any other movies that go batshit like malignant? i really enjoyed how crazy it got especially at the end

[@robertmiller5949]

Check out Re-Animator and the Basket Case Series. Wan seems to have borrowed from schlock horror that I grew up watching and loving. Full Moon and Troma are production companies that also seem to be references for Malignant. Malignant made me so happy watching.

[@abccoy]

Horror fans needed this movie. I loved it.

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

@@robertmiller5949 Reanimator is such a good half a movie -- about halfway it seems like the director has given up and just decides to throw everything up against the wall to see what sticks and we are left thinking WTF?

[@jayforpay7774]

This film is batshit crazy but it’s so funny and entertaining, I loved it.

[@anonymousotter664]

LITERALLY😭😭😭😭

[@tarareads23]

I did too.

[@midnight-show]

That’s what I’m saying!!!

[@MrMich1lol]

It sucks

[@mu.jedi1]

​@@MrMich1lolu suck

[@Apathist1408]

Omg I couldn’t get over the “no scars from having an entire being removed from you” thing but what REALLY bothered me (and I did still enjoy this movie) was the end when she just is like - oh yeah in like 2 seconds I learned how to do everything you do better than you

[@johntheregular1582]

I agree and justify it with the fact that Gabriel wasn’t his full brain anymore giving her dominance over him like he had when they were kids.

[@menllenium5150]

There's no need to justify it. It's supposed to be nonsensical. Think of it as a campy send up to The Beyond or any Giallo or Aregento supernatural movie. Just sit back, don't think about it, and laugh your ass off. Like most of those SOV movies we found at the video store in the 80s. None of that made any sense, but we still found it fun as hell.

[@duckjab1117]

she realized it’s the same type of stand

[@finklejinks]

I literally blurted out "What?!?!" When her sister was pinned under that Hospital bed and she was like "Gabriels body is my body, i can move this". Neither of you should have been able to move that like 400lb bed. It was a tumor and your a 120lb person with no muscle mass and you sister is for sure dead from all that internal bleeding AND no one is going to believe you didnt just murder 100 people. That being said a sequel woth her jail and Gabriel coming back out would be amazing

[@Apathist1408]

@@finklejinks lmaoo no unfortunately next is a terribly boring Side Effects style political drama all about them figuring out how they’re going to prosecute her.

[@delanismith641]

James wan is a director who is very intentional and pays attention to very close details. I think this movie was a love letter to 70s and 80s slasher movies especially Italian slasher movies (especially when it comes to the almost comical acting, cheesy screenplay and cheesy camera shots). I loved it but I can completely understand why someone may not feel the same way. I can definitely see this movie getting a huge cult following in the near future. I hope everybody goes and watches this and make their own opinion

[@timothyrawles2924]

Yep! On the nose Delano!

[@ray3094]

where does he come from

[@SacredArtofhealing]

This is the first comment that I think got what he was going for it's definitely a love letter to giallo movies it reminds me of the eyes of Laura Mars or dress to kill

[@delanismith641]

@@SacredArtofhealing those are good ones. Besides the plot, the movie gave me suspiria vibes. Especially Gabriel, he reminded me of the head mistress at the end of Suspiria

[@anubusx]

The Dark Half.

[@OBCDeeznutz]

I hope we can all remember that people are allowed to have different opinions and that is perfectly fine. I loved this movie, it's bizarre and I'll definitely rewatch it. I adore Sarah and know sometimes we won't agree. It really isn't that complicated. Still will always look forward to reviews!

[@chanelhenderson8460]

I loved this movie it's a masterpiece. Totally disagree with her review of this movie seemed like she was just complaining

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@Christian Rafiki Perez Kong completely disagree everything Wan did was on purpose. His inspiration was Giallo films. They weren't Oscar winning pieces of film. This movie was great all the complaints people made I didn't agree with. Minus bad CGI in some places & I didn't like the female cop that comedy was a bit misplaced but other than that I loved it. Its fresh different & watchable. Something A24 films should be...but aren't 🤷🏽

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@Christian Rafiki Perez Kong and there was noting stereotypical about this movie

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@Christian Rafiki Perez Kong Shang Chi & Malignant can't even be compared they're two different films trying to accomplish two different things

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@Christian Rafiki Perez Kong and shang chi had its shortcomings too but that's in THEIR GENRE it can't be compared to Malignant

[@Apathist1408]

There’s a main theme in this movie that uses a very similar chord progression to Where is My Mimd by the Pixies and I COULDNT get over it it kept playing in my head over and over

[@Pantheragem]

Just read up on that and it was intentional.

[@yungplague7093]

I think it was an actual cover from where is my mind!

[@carolgwenvevo119]

it was an actual remix on Spotify of that song

[@cuppachar201]

omg i noticed (and loved) it too!

[@underthemilkyway955]

@@Pantheragem I'm just making that connection now and now I'm so mad hahaha

[@Severalorangepeels]

My creative writing professor walked into class today and said “you all have to see Malignant, it’s terrible!”

[@carlosgonzalez7204]

I literally just saw this last night. This was a very weird movie but I honestly enjoyed it. It was cheesy at times but overall it was decent for me. Thanks for all your awesome content!

[@michaeljohn204]

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[@levidavis1093]

Interesting... although, if it's NOT SUPPOSED TO BE CHEESY, well...

[@wisewillowgames]

Just watched it ya. Id say D+ movie. It was cheesy and the acting was kinda horrible but and the but is a big one. The camera work was AMAZING. Super enjoyed it and the story was interesting. I feel as though it was a great concepts but it was executed poorly. For its hype for being from the same people as the conjuring it was as good as them.

[@carlosgonzalez7204]

@@wisewillowgames yeah the camera work was crazy. I also thought the fight stuff was really cool. It did feel like a new concept, I wanted to give the main character’s acting a pass because of Peaky Blinders but yeah some of those lines where bad!

[@wisewillowgames]

@@carlosgonzalez7204 the intro was sooo cringe lol, the twonsister were the only good actors in my book.

[@aliciak9828]

This movie lost me when Voldemort came on screen.

[@lourdesherrera5973]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AllySantra]

YES LMAO

[@CZsWorld]

I agree with your complaint about the martial arts and stuff, but still enjoyed the movie. Maybe I'm just starved for a good movie this year though.

[@PossessedbyHorror]

don’t worry, Guillermo del Toro got us this year

[@Saetun.]

If youre starved for a good movie & this is all they give us, we're all gonna die

[@Aaronatthegaybar]

While I was personally disappointed by the movie, I can appreciate that James Wan used his clout to create a movie that totally goes off the rails. He could have played it safe and I’m happy he didn’t. I will say, with 30 minutes left, I was ready for the movie to be over. It truly drags through the first two acts

[@Craiggardd]

People saying they saw the twist coming: Was there ever really a twist to begin with? I think it was more of just a mystery unfolding. I mean the movie is called Malignant, they say in the cold open "it's time to remove the tumor." The mystery was chipped away at throughout the movie intentionally. Before the movie even started I was speculating about what it was going to be about just from the title alone! I got kinda close! Does that mean I got "the twist" ? NO!

[@vickytime3855]

Exactly. And when the intended "reveal" came in the film it made it that much more laughable.

[@WillSmith-ui1pb]

The twist for me was the lady falling through the attic. Up until that point wasn't sure if Gabriel was some projection of her imagination or some telekinesis thing.

[@francisgonzales6274]

This. You're not special or smarter for "getting the twist early", anyone could've predicted that the killer was using Madison's body. However there's absolutely no way anyone could've predicted the killer to burst out the back of her head like fucking Voldemort and turn into a Mortal Kombat ninja

[@ivanehtnoij6243]

@@francisgonzales6274 everyone could predict that shit. I literally yelled half way through about how the villain is fucking Voldemort

[@riggamorrischan]

@@francisgonzales6274 well now I feel stupid for not entirely getting it lol. at one point, I thought they removed gabriel and he somehow didn’t die and evolved into a grown mutated human… so the part when he emerges from the back of her head did shock me. and when I did think it was madison, the cops interrogated her and gabriel called them? and spoke with them?? how was that possible if he’s in the back of her head? I still don’t understand how he tapped into the radio frequencies and communicated through that?

[@kaiwalker7074]

Malignant is the most fun I’ve had with a horror movie all year, thought it was absolutely brilliant! James Wan gets to flex his horror and action directing skills and it’s so enjoyable!

[@battski3122]

I had a lot of fun watching it too. I felt the passion that James wan put into this

[@chanelhenderson8460]

Totally agree this was so fresh & different

[@theirishpotato6588]

Agreed

[@12darkside12]

Same here. Most fun I've had in years. She also liked the lake house...so...makes sense she wouldn't like this.

[@NixBuffaloBill]

That chair yeet scene made this movie!

[@justinball5651]

I loved it. The cinematography and music was just so stunning, and the gore wasn’t too bad. I’ll take a unique movie like this over any sequel or remake any day

[@eduardomauricio8090]

I'm obsessed with this movie and i just LOVE how polarizing it is, it makes me love even more. The last time i've seen such a camp masterpiece was w Drag Me To Hell. And both cases are similar: horror legends returning to the genre after directing some blockbusters.

[@Pantheragem]

Absolutely. That's a good comparison. "Drag me to Hell" was also a comedy-horror.

[@dhruvildesai6911]

omfg this is exactly how I felt about this movie also huge fan of drag me to hell

[@ZombieALX]

Yes!

[@maggiekarabel123]

I get what you’re saying, completely, but don’t you think Drag Me to Hell had much better acting? That was honestly my biggest problem with the movie, the acting. This could’ve been crazy good fun with better acting.

[@Pantheragem]

@@maggiekarabel123 I don't think it was meant to have better acting. It was good actors acting less than good, but better than awful. The whole beginning is like a cliche bad Lifetime movie, with obvious wig and obvious fake pregnancy, I found the movie to be much better on second viewing, after I got what Wan was going for.

[@joegreenhalgh1]

It has a 50% audience score on rotten so it’s definitely very split, not all praise.

[@pookeywan]

This movie definitely isn't for everyone. I also feel like the trailer was very deceptive and if you went into it based on what you thought the trailer was going to deliver; you will probably NOT enjoy it!

[@catherine9847]

i think it’s an amazing film because it’s so campy and fun but some people expected a conjuring 4 so maybe that’s why they didn’t like it

[@MrButterlovermc]

Here’s my take: it’s fucking horrible but I loved it. Gabriel could beat Goku with that damn kung fu he whipped out

[@jpgriffis1]

Gabriel could beat Goku is the ultimate take on this movie 😂😂😂 I love it

[@MrButterlovermc]

@@jpgriffis1 of course 😂

[@MinhLe-ev4wc]

Yay!

[@DownfallDarkness]

@@MrButterlovermc Gabriel could beat Goku? That crack you're smoking must be strong bruh. 😂😂 Otherwise, I agree with you (somewhat). This movie IS fucking horrible... It's filled with way too many plot holes, and it's easily the most inconsistent film I've watched in 2021, thus far. Not a fan, but atleast I can say I watched this garbage. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@apothecurio]

It’s good dumb fun. Having watched tons of “art/post horror” and loving all of it. I still got a huge kick out of Malignant.

[@donnybuoy]

*SPOILERS* I actually predicted the twin moment from the very beginning. The title, the fact that Gabriel ran backwards and Madison saying, "He's always been buried in the back of my head." BUT it still surprised me in a, "Wait, really?" kind of way. I enjoyed this film quite a bit. My grandma and I watched it in a virtually empty theater with two other couples, who left midway through, which made us enjoy it even more. It was so outrageous, but I was kind of expecting and wanting that when I walked into the theater. I think if you are familiar with shock cinema of the '70s and '80s, or James Wan as a filmmaker, then you should know that he was sitting in his director's chair, watching every scene through the monitor with his tongue tucked firmly in his cheek. It feels like an ode to Wan's early films, as well, in some ways. Especially Dead Silence, in the way that it simultaneously takes itself too seriously and parodies itself, with its flashy editing, overdramatic performances, increasingly absurd narrative, and musical stings so perfectly timed as to be comedic. Seriously, the way James uses the same score with each twist reveal HAD ME REELING; it's the biggest indicator that this film is self-aware and totally poking fun at itself. All that being said, however, I totally understand why people don't or won't enjoy this film. It's most definitely not for everyone. I went into this film wanting exactly what it gave me, because I'd heard comparisons to Basket Case, so that gave me a bit of an advantage, I suppose. But even my grandma enjoyed it, although she didn't know what the hell was happening. We laughed and talked about it all the way home, lol

[@lynnemc1424]

This was far too long to read. Keep your comments simple.

[@donnybuoy]

@@lynnemc1424 Or you could just... not read it?

[@maggiekarabel123]

I said the words “parasitic twin” about 45 minutes in. It got to the twist and my husband said, “Oh, fuck you…” and walked out 😂

[@gaminganimators7000]

@@lynnemc1424 this wad far too pointless, don't comment

[@batorsagandszerelem4474]

I went into this movie completely blind, I actually thought it was going to be a straightforward, chilling horror movie. Then while I was watching I kept noticing these subtly comedic moments, like one of the cops eating a lollipop, the comments of that CSI girl that had a crush on the sargeant, or Sydney bringing up psychics during the interview in the police station. Those were my clues that the tone of this movie is going to be somewhat goofy and once I had that squared in my mind I had a LOT of fun with the rest of the movie. I think the main reason a lot of people ended up hating Malignant is because they came in with the wrong expectations. And yes, the over-the-top score made me LOL a couple of times too, the way it kept playing everytime something big happens 🤣🤣 it was hilarious.

[@HorrorFANtastic15]

I’m not trying to be negative I swear! But the group of friends I went with and I were so utterly shocked by how many good reviews this film was given. We honestly were wondering if it was just one huge joke to tell people to go see Malignant because of how good it was, like one massive inside prank. Our theater was legit laughing at certain scenes that were definitely supposed to be scary or intense. I don’t know man. This is a classic case of “Is the dress blue or gold?”

[@Ahluk1]

It was intentionally bad. James Wan knew what he was going for. Someone like me who enjoys campy movies love how much of a risk he took.

[@michelegraham1181]

Agreed. Just because a movie is intentionally bad doesn’t make it’s good. Reading these comments, and seeing how many people liked it makes me feel like I’m taking crazy pills. How did Gabriel know how to fight like that if its been asleep for 30 years?

[@terepk]

Because the movie is camp

[@jrobertnunn]

As someone who found the movie really fun, I appreciate your self-awareness in this review. It's something that is severely lacking in a lot of people's reviews in general! I found are your reasoning very reasonable :)

[@lexysue9556]

haven’t watched fully yet, but none of your opinions have ever deterred me from watching you. even when i HEAVILY disagree. i enjoy hearing your perspective even if i dont agree because i value your opinion as creator and fan of horror. we don’t always have to agree as fans of the genre. sending love always ❤️

[@BenEller]

This was a wild one for sure. NOT what I expected from Wan! We are reviewing it on my podcast Dead and Lovely next week, scope it out!

[@nuno3090]

yooo Uncle Ben :)

[@zoesidener7724]

You have good taste in channels Uncle Ben

[@lavoz88]

What you doing over here, Uncle Ben?? I feel like when you skip class and run into your teacher elsewhere. I’ll get back to practicing scales now :(

[@anarig97]

I also wondered why the “twin” was superpowered but I talked with my friend and she made a good point. Because of the conception of the child, it could be that this tumor is literally a hell spawn and that’s where the supernatural element comes in.

[@theirishpotato6588]

True.

[@MrMich1lol]

You it could be a reincarnation of Gendalf, you know, since we're just throwing stuff out there

[@hitthegoat]

That’s even dumber than having no explanation

[@samuelhatlestad6676]

I heard that one story of like a guy who had a deformity. He was born with a face on the back of his head. The face never could move nor did it have functionality. However the man claimed that the face on the back of his head would talk to him and tell him to do horrible things. I cant remember where i heard this story or if it's true haha

[@MrMegatron85]

Gabriel is iconic. Can't wait to see the Halloween costumes

[@George_Glass]

Instant Classic

[@PhysiqueWildCard]

Cult classic!

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

RIGHT!! That’s when you know it was a great movie and great character

[@AntonioGee]

Lmao iconic is the furthest thing from what that little thing is.

[@MrMegatron85]

@@AntonioGee that's what she said? No but for real, as a new modern slasher character, Gabriel is badass. Even his weapon is badass. And the visual of that chick doing everything backwards when Gabriel takes over, is again, badass. Scientifically, Gabriel is simply badass

[@Mfglenglen]

I felt like this was definitely an homage to the Italian giallo films from the late 70's and 80's. The intro with the comically bad acting really reminded me of Mario Bava or Dario Argento as well as the close ups of the killer's hands and the creepy phone voice. I felt the movie could've taken itself a little more serious. I feel it was a little too silly at times. All in all a pretty good homage that could've been a little more focused.

[@hailee4261]

i completely agree, i definitely got dario argento vibes from this movie!

[@vickytime3855]

Could you tell me which movies? I'm not familiar and would like to check some out.

[@Mfglenglen]

@@vickytime3855 Check out Blood and Black Lace, Tenebrae (director's cut), and Suspiria. Those are a good starting point for getting into giallos.

[@Error_-ct2vp]

Or you’re just doing the good old English teacher thing and looking too far into it, calm down

[@plo617]

I actually got a Basket Case vibe from this film. I'd say that it was a nod to the B movie horror films of the 80s/90s in general. The bad acting, the horrible dialogue and the strange music placement all seemed very intentional.

[@palpatine152]

I loved it. The only disappointment I got was that Gabe’s and Emily’s relationship didn’t end up being like Venom and Eddie Brock. I think it would’ve been cooler if they helped each other out instead of being enemies.

[@katrinabrown]

*mild spoiler* I'm still giggling thinking of Gabrielle throwing that chair at the detectives 🤣

[@Scipio488]

It was deliciously gratuitous.

[@katrinabrown]

@@Scipio488 haha, yes!

[@AshleyBrown-iu3gz]

'Frozen, but make it campy horror' While I found this movie funny, I hated that it was misrepresented in the trailer as being a serious horror movie. My main issues were with the some of the CGI, the 'surprise' reveal, and the very very odd score, which kinda ruined it for me - music is huge in most movies for me, and the music in this took all the scare out of it. I don't normally have an issue with the scores in his movies... but this did not do it for me. The acting was also terrible and I couldn't stand the weird romance thing between the detective and the sister after he sees her in a princess dress 🙄

[@alexarias5717]

They only shared a few looks though

[@edbsmartie]

the score samples where is my mind by the pixies so it's actually kiiiiinda thematic

[@AshleyBrown-iu3gz]

@@edbsmartie maybe lyrically yes... but tone? Idk maybe that's what threw me. Specifically there was a 'funny' line delivered by one of the detectives while traditional horror music was playing and everything else was serious and it definitely didn't work for me 🤷🏼‍♀️ but like she said... apparently we may be in the minority for not liking the movie lol 😅

[@katfromdenver]

100% agree about the trailer - it wasn't terrible so much as I really wanted to watch a spooky horror movie and not a campy slasher flick (but also it wasn't very good IMO).

[@samuelhatlestad6676]

Yes THANK YOU. That sound track was goofy and it wasn't scary after maybe the first half hour.

[@okay.keira.creative6694]

It definitely felt like he was trying something new. As an artist I love that! Especially because now that he has tried it he can expand on this style more. I love his work and love that he wanted to have fun. I will be a member of that cult of malignant!

[@thecassandragriffiths]

I absolutely 100% agree! As soon as they did the reveal I was genuinely so disappointed and frustrated. I’m much more into modern day horror films - older ones just do not do it for me. So glad you made this point!

[@crazyaboutdisney1901]

I just watched Malignant on HBO Max last night and to be honest I was blown away how great the movie was! Loved the story, great plot, awesome score with such a crazy twist at the end that gave me goosebumps and I’m not just saying that. This is one scary movie to add to your horror collection

[@DenNEE]

I dug the hell out of this film. You know, a person can over-think things. It's just a nutty horror film. And the big fight scene was a blast. Sure, it was rather ridiculous, but once again, it's just a wacky horror film, where anything goes. Keep on doing that thing you do, Sarah.

[@vickytime3855]

I definitely think I could have had an enjoyable experience if I would have known it was not 100% horror and had the goofy stuff. I think the marketing was off.

[@DenNEE]

@@vickytime3855 I never pay attention to the marketing.

[@Abrabeck82]

I wouldn't disregard this as just a silly fun horror movie. Personally, I trust in James Wan. He does everything purposefully, and this film in particular seems like a slap to the face on all the "artsy" and "serious" horror of the last decade (you don't have to be serious all the make to make a great artfull film). Also, it's a meta commentary on his career (there are nods to every single one of his movies) and cinema as a whole (references to the Exorcist, Matrix, Fight Club, etc). I'm not in love with every choice made in this movie but I got what Wan was going for and I really loved how everything turned out.

[@DenNEE]

@@Abrabeck82 Since I can never take a horror movie seriously, when all is said and done, they really are silly. AND fun.

[@Abrabeck82]

@@DenNEE I get it, they're supposed to be that way. What I mean is that below all that campy stuff there are serious things a lot of horror movies are talking about. Just because the story itself is kinda silly doesn't mean that the meaning behind it is also silly.

[@MelissaLynn]

“Certain scenes felt like parodies” LOL I’m like 99% sure it was!! I’m honestly so sad you didn’t like this movie but it’s understandable bc it’s just so outlandish. But that’s why I liked it. And I was surprised you didn’t recognize it as camp lol that was the first thing I thought of when I left the theater

[@amy_yoshikawa]

I noticed the campy vibe when the actors faces were shown close-up in a certain shocking and very ridiculous way lol 😄 I did love this movie and I can understand too why it's not for everyone either.

[@kandy1643]

What does camp mean and why is everyone using it all of the sudden

[@MelissaLynn]

@@kandy1643 have you heard of campy horror? It’s like 80s slasher movies… but camp means over the top, extra, and exaggerated

[@mosdarko2252]

After investigating a bit about Giallo films i realised exactly what the movie was going for, it falls in the same genre as movies like suspiria

[@allllysiaaa]

But this didn’t seem intentionally campy AT ALL ….

[@benjohnson9224]

I think why there’s such a divide with this film is because the reason some people hate this movie is the exact same reason others love it. This one really comes down to personal taste, and if it wasn’t for you no then that’s fine.

[@Megan.Shines]

I went in totally blind. I had no idea that people loved it until this video. After it finished I was like "well, that was a movie.." Spoilers . . . . My husband and I both called that it was her from the introduction of the monster as well. And very shortly after I called it being a conjoined twin. The movements of the creature were weird and creepy, but they also were extremely obviously someone moving backward and treating the back of the head as their face.

[@BexiiDraws]

I literally agree with everything that you have said! About the half way through the film my boyfriend said to me is this going to be a Professor Quirrell moment 😂

[@jenniferbojorquez5569]

Omg!! I said the same thing 🤣

[@theirishpotato6588]

Who is dat?

[@alexmelton3251]

i said the same thing

[@pookeywan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DrewTua_]

I am the in between 🙋🏻‍♀️ I just got the twist in the first 30 mins... so frustrating

[@sheabutter354]

yeah i could immediately understand that it was a family member of hers, i think in the first twenty minutes my friend said “is it her brother” which it basically is

[@int0thedepths]

@@sheabutter354 I thought it was the main character (via alternate personality). My friend thought it was a sibling/twin. Turns out we were both right lol

[@dyingwaffle95]

I don't see it as a twist that we weren't expecting but more so a mystery unfolding itself. That's why I like it and don't mind that the twist is kinda obvious.

[@George_Glass]

I doubt you knew it was a conjoined twin. But if you watch the film again, they tell you the entire plot in the opening credits lol

[@strapkovic]

I got it when they showed her socks in the beginning then the line "time to cut out the cancer' I turned to my friend and said. Uuuggghhhh it's a malignant tumor, they have to cut out, so it obviously her twin. 🙄 Same as The Dark Half

[@madisonemily4083]

I’m actually surprised to hear so many people loved it so much! I didn’t hate it, but I thought it was bad.

[@Dreaminlace]

I loved malignant. Fun batshit crazy fun that was beautifully shot!

[@panicblinkday]

I loved it actually. Wan kinda just wanted to have fun. But great music, cinematography, and violence.

[@delsongreene8770]

I wasn’t even sure I could call this movie a horror movie. It really just felt like a mystery movie that turned into an action movie. You know, it was a graphic Criminal Minds episode. That’s exactly what it felt like LOL

[@CaptPicard81]

That's actually a great description 👍🏾

[@candisham1978]

Exactly. I figured out the “shocking twist” within the first few minutes and had to sit there cringing at the absolute cheesy, over the top acting, dialogue, infinite horror cliches and obnoxious music. Not a single moment did this feel like a horror movie either. All bad.

[@MettleHurlant]

I would rather they make polarizing movies that make us think and feel than movies that make us go “meh…”. It was a throwback to older horror movies that were daring and was in no way perfect but was fun to watch. I totally respect and appreciate you sharing your opinion. I can understand why this movie isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

[@HisMelancholic]

It was marketed as “The scariest movie of the year” I was expecting a serious horror movie and got a pretty meh movie. The twist was interesting but A crazy twist doesn’t make a Good movie and I feel like that’s what people are thinking.

[@Apathist1408]

I mean it isn’t amazing or anything. But if you were expecting something scary I know you’d be disappointed. But I don’t think people necessarily think it’s a GOOD movie because it’s an enjoyable movie if that makes sense.

[@Apathist1408]

Like the parts of this movie that are enjoyable are the things in movies you would label as bad usually I would say lol.

[@HouseofHannah]

I honestly thought the opening scene was a horror movie the characters were watching on TV, because of how over-the-top the acting was. I was truly wondering if this was a parody of James Wan's previous works. I'm in the camp of it was terrible, but I think I went into it with the completely wrong mindset. The beginning also threw me off as it seemed like it was going to be a Diana-esque monster a la Light's Out. Then it completely changed, and just became STUPID. The "twist" was incredibley predictable, and the movie just kept going on and on and on. I did laugh out loud several times, but I feel like I might have actually enjoyed it if I went into it expecting some laughs. I must say though, the chair scene is one of the best movie theatre laughs ever.

[@Balliard]

I was laughing so hard the chair scene 🤣 I couldn't believe it but I enjoyed it.

[@frostymane7628]

I don’t actually think the reveal is meant to be a “twist”. If you pay close attention they actually reveal it pretty early on. I think this movie is just meant to be a fun campy showcase of love for the horror genre

[@Chadstephen2005]

I thought the opening would be a tv show too!!!!

[@jinxluvver3909]

@@Balliard I just watched it an hour ago and I cannot remember a single scene from the movie, please remind me

[@Balliard]

@@jinxluvver3909 Gabriel makes some backflips to get a chair and throw it across the room to hit the two cops

[@autumrose6240]

Your comment of “suddenly this tumor has been activated after years and knows martial arts?” Made me laugh so hard. I 100% agree with your thoughts. Its a thriller at best. Like the first 20 mins were creepy and I was excited. Then it just got worse and worse.

[@emily1201]

Exactly

[@allisonfountain18]

While I didn’t like the movie I am happy that there is still some wild ass ideas horror movie creators can come up with.

[@maryrestivo5304]

THANK YOU! I have been so excited to see this film. I watched and went to bed - unable to sleep because I didn't know what the fuck I had just experienced. Due to the fact that the actress was in one of the annabelle films, I was hoping for something ghosty/demonic and instead I got a headache

[@toddk9219]

Having just watched a lot of Argento films recently, I enjoyed the giallo inspiration in the first half. I enjoyed the tonal shift towards the end as more of the mystery is revealed. I didn’t mind that it turns from low budget 80s Italian horror to Kill Bill. It was fun for me.

[@kriswillman2779]

I feel like James Wan was ready to make a polarizing, insane film like this. I appreciate movies where some love it to death while others want to put it to death.

[@jamijohnson4349]

Sameee! My hubbs fell asleep after starting this movie leaving me sitting there like WTF. Not rewatchable so he’s gonna have to finish it on his own time 😆

[@mohammedabdelhamid1521]

This's why James Wan is so damn creative. He hyponatized us the whole movie, and all of a sudden he mixes all things up in your head, and gives you the freakiest & craziest twist you could ask for. This's a horror movie worth watching.

[@sssangiovanni]

i LOVED the movie (like, new comfort movie level of love!), but also love hearing your reviews, regardless if we share the same opinion!

[@sssangiovanni]

@Doghlaa yup 🙋‍♀️😂

[@theirishpotato6588]

Same

[@karleeshorrorkorner4754]

I actually like this movie(even though it was also predictable to me), just because it was so strange. All I could think of was “If Voldemort had been in a horror film”. Definitely entertaining. My husband and I both think they should add “Emily/Gabriel” as a mortal combat character.

[@illbeyoursupergirl]

I adored the movie to death and can't wait to rewatch. I found it so fun and wild throughout. So funny how people have such different opinions!

[@TanniaValle]

just wanna drop a fun fact here: the voice actor for sukuna from jujutsu kaisen voices the evil twin. Idk I thought that was cool :)

[@apizzleswizzle]

I agree with everything you said about this movie 100%! Absolutely not what I signed up for and that threw me way off. Please don't feel anxious or weird about voicing your opinions about the movie, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. The gatekeeping from some people is just so strange to me. Anyway, keep up the great work and I always love your videos! 😊

[@jpgriffis1]

I always love your reviews even though we had a different opinion on this one. To be honest, I think seeing an article headline about this movie intending to be more campy really made me catch on in the first scene what he was doing, and it got me excited! I also laughed at a lot of the scenes but it made me giddy and excited for what was to come rather than confused me or frustrated me. I totally get where you're coming from if you're not into campy 70s and 80s movies. Thanks for taking the time to review it as always. 💗

[@Sweetinfernalcreature]

The whole second half of the movie literally made me laugh out loud. I’m not really sure if that’s what they wanted but it was so goofy to me that it made it really enjoyable. I thought they were building a really good story and then it kind of went off the rails but I almost love it because I hate it so much. I waited so long to watch this and I was so excited to see it and it let me down as a horror movie but as a horror comedy I loved it.

[@maggiekarabel123]

I feel like it was two movies. And the two movies themselves may have been enjoyable separately but together? I had a problem. I did not hate it in any way because I had fun but it was strange and the acting was just BAD.

[@fleursmyth5514]

It's called "camp"

[@Sweetinfernalcreature]

@@fleursmyth5514 right, and I enjoy the camp of it, but I first heard of it being more of a straightforward horror. I had to let go of that expectation. The camp was not lost on me.

[@maggiekarabel123]

@@fleursmyth5514 Camp has self awareness. Evil Dead is camp. Malignant is two different huge tonal shifts.

[@phoboarfolo2260]

I appreciate your opinion and view towards the movies you choose to review. It is nice to get a sense of what the younger horror fans find enjoyable or dislike. My one criticism for you is that you spend a good amount of the videos that I have seen defending yourself. I think you should just review the movie and let the people that disagree say what they want and move on. Your true supporters will stick with you. Just my thoughts. Congrats on all your success!

[@jacotromp59581]

The cops, oh my lord, they were as convincing as the cops in Samurai Cop.

[@felipemonteiro4646]

worst cops i've seen in a horror movie. they're usually crap in most horror films but...this one...

[@hailikefood]

when they were engaging in close combat using their batons despite witnessing their gun-wielding colleagues getting absolutely destroyed was just funny to me.

[@Dragonk116]

Good thing Gabriel showed us that the police needs more training lamo.

[@Screeblin]

lol the main thing I disagree with is the 'there is no middle ground' opening statements. *puts hand up* - I thought it was just okay.

[@gilldroid]

I watched this last night on HBO Max and absolutely loved it. I really don't see how anyone could hate this movie, it's incredibly creative and the twist was totally unexpected. I didn't see it coming. I also don't understand all the comments about it being cheesy. Sure, like most horror/slasher movies there are elements here that are unbelievable or wouldn't happen in real life but that does not equal cheesy in my mind. I guess my definition of cheesy is different than some people's.

[@callhercarla]

thanks for being so honest - that makes your channel so enjoyable! and I think everyone who really likes you & your content would never disrespect your opinion! :)

[@oliversedgwick7236]

I saw this on Friday and honestly loved it, it wasn't amazing like 10/10 but I liked that it was something new and original from James Wan, the trailer didn't spoil it and I loved the body horror and practical effects, there was a lot of great settings and camera work too. Also, films are art and art is subjective, I like your channel and can agree to disagree on things, you shouldn't ever be worried about posting your thoughts on a film cos.... it's not that deep 🤷‍♂️ anyone who is gonna fight in comments on KZbin about a film is not open to change their opinion (in my mind at least) they feel SO the opposite that they had to fight about it online

[@thepokermonst3r]

I'd love to see a video from you where you explain what your ideal horror movie would be ,like specifics of acting/ scenes/ horror elements / etc . If you were a director what would you be choosing .😛

[@pelgervampireduck]

the movie is supposed to be stupid on purpose. it's the director giving the middle finger to the "serious" horror movies like the conjuring, insidious and the kind of stuff people expected from him, but the movie doesn't wink at the audience like "it's a joke, wink wink", it's a joke played straight, which makes it even more funny.

[@torirose5189]

i didn't mind it.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ james wan specifically stated it wasn't meant to be a horror film per say more so a psychological one instead

[@sdaftermath123]

Just so you know, the “bad acting,” in the beginning scene is actual intentional

[@creepycrawlie]

intentional doesn't equal enjoyable

[@sdaftermath123]

@@creepycrawlie it’s a form of art, you either appreciate it or you don’t

[@raveng8217]

@@creepycrawlie Just because you didn't enjoy it doesn't mean it was bad though. If it was intentional and the actors executed it the way James Wan intended, then the actors themselves did a good job 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@creepycrawlie]

@@sdaftermath123 it's a movie you enjoy it or you don't, i enjoyed the movie didn't enjoy the acting

[@jeromesmiley2644]

@@raveng8217 no. It was bad like wtf was this shit. It’s 2021 how r we still making ridiculous movies

[@sheLU05]

I’m one of those middle ground ppl. It was entertaining, I watched it with friends and we had a good laugh every once in awhile. However, horror isn’t supposed to be largely silly. It was ridiculous and peppered with bad acting (the old white doctor guy was so bad). So I didn’t like it, but it was entertaining for a movie night with friends…if that makes sense

[@ManYeahTru]

Wait.. kill for no reason? Gabriel specifically went after the 3 doctors responsible for the procedure, Maddies sister & Gabriel/Madeline mother. Pretty big plot point.

[@JoLeonhartt]

I finally watched this movie and I remembered you reviewing it. I saw the thumbnail that time and now I just HAD to come back to watch this. I agree with every point. It was so weird. I was just laughing at some point. Very disappointed with where it went and at some point I just texted my friends that I can‘t tell whether this was a parody or not. The only good outcome: we laughed about the reveal scene and now we all named our frequent migraines/headaches/neckpains after some dudes.

[@meanestmachine]

Just coming in to say I hate slashers and this is the first one that won me over. It’s a 10/10 for what it is-Gabriel is such a unique killer, and the visuals were just beyond cool.

[@shadowofcallisto1560]

I personally didn’t like the movie either. I think I probably tainted my experience by expecting this to be a horror movie despite not seeing the trailers going in. It felt like a movie with an identity crisis to me... to each their own. It wasn’t a film for me.

[@ILBrownDawg]

I loved the movie, but I'm always open to varying opinions. Everyone has a different perspective... But you lost me when you said Malignant is "a thesaurus word." SMH

[@AM-np3hf]

It’s an homage to David Cronenberg somewhat. The beginning definitely has a Cronenberg vibe a la VIdeodrome. The twist is so original it warrants considering it one of the great horror movies. There is almost nothing new in any studio movies so for it to take it where it did is revelatory.

[@s650coupe7]

Absolutely love Videdrome!

[@manro8]

The twist is basically basket case?

[@maggiekarabel123]

I’m not getting the Videodrome thing. I mean it’s absolutely body horror and Cronenberg is the king of body horror but what specifically reminded you of Videodrome? No hate at all I’m genuinely curious.

[@BrielleHobbit]

figured out the "twist" in the first 10 minutes and almost turned it off because the first 10 min were SO BAD. Mordrake was already covered in AHS and in other media so it wasn't very crazy and out there...also it is played waaaaay to straight to ACTUALLY be camp or parody. It was like a really long filler episode of Supernatural,...the plot, the camera work, the jokes, the off brand Wanda sikes chracter, and the gore effects!! 0 out of 10! The Intro is almost the exact same as The Covenant which is not great lol, and my group literally almost turned it off every 15 minutes lol

[@BrielleHobbit]

also i just remembered the main question i had that was never answered... How could "Gabriel" control electricity/radio waves/EVP???? like the strength thing is one thing but like...no one brings up the electricity thing?!?!

[@collector832]

@@BrielleHobbit I’m guessing he was born with this ability or learned to communicate in such a way since he was otherwise unable to speak. Which also doesn’t hold up because... his sister *literally* speaks for him in the movie.

[@BrielleHobbit]

@@collector832 I figured they were trying to go the "Lucy " route and he's using more of the brain so now has super powers, I just thought it was bizarre that we get a follow up on the super strength but NOT the magical electrical static shock powers lol

[@clav06]

I completely agree with you and every point you made. I went in having only seen the teaser and that 5 second misleading teaser had more tension than the entire movie. Total bait and switch.

[@pizzaparty9783]

People tell me this, so I'm not casting stones, but... Girl stop apologizing! It's your channel, your video and your opinions! ❤️

[@djontheweather]

Man, your review makes me feel so validated. Thought I was losing my mind for disliking it.

[@jessicadesanto2462]

Omg I’m so glad I’m not the only one feeling this way. I felt like it was so stupid. I love horror satire but I felt like it was trying to take itself seriously instead of actually poking fun at anything. It was ridiculous and I think you are definitely being generous with the 2 stars. Lol 😂

[@JAMIELYNNnj]

I was /ok/ with leaning into the corn until the last 20 minutes; an absolute disaster. I appreciate Wan trying something new but damn this was not it--especially with the advertising pushing a completely different narrative. I would have been pissed if I spent money to see this in theaters. This is what I expect from indie horror nowadays, not some blockbuster director.

[@Kenzikins]

Your review was so spot on for me. Super predictable from the very beginning and so disjointed and weird. There was SO MUCH crammed into this movie, useless plotlines, nonsensical scenes...I was just so confused the whole time! I grew up on horror from every era but this one just did nooooot hit for me.

[@talialghouls]

The music was so off putting for me at times. It completely took me out of the “this is a horror movie” mindset, and made me feel like I was watching an action thriller movie. It was so irritating because I love the composer. 😭

[@mikaylahowes2992]

I saw this movie last night. Personally, I enjoyed it a LOT. I loved how you said you were "on the outside wishing you liked this movie" because that's exactly how I've felt about Hereditary and Midsommar! lol

[@jabarishabazz5928]

See I liked hereditary and hated midsommar

[@gregkrazanski]

sorry for so many comments, but in what world did this movie become a "straight up action movie"? There are 2 "fight scenes" if you want to call them that, one is literally 13 seconds long, the other (if you want to count all the way to the chair throw LOL which is being generous) is 3 minutes long. The jail scene I think has much more of a slasher vibe like all the other kills in the movie, but aside from that stuff it's more of a campy thriller/mystery with some horror elements. I feel genuinely bummed when people say things like "the tone of the movie changed and i was upset because i didn't expect that". I feel like this attitude is what makes producers continue to pump out boring stuff and unwilling to take risks. I just don't get how you can critique this movie for having fun and surprising changes in tone (which totally make sense within the narrative imo), none of which are a transition to a "straight up action movie" (minus the very brief couple scenes I mentioned), which in my mind also really surprised and delighted me because they were so punchy and brief and unexpected. Anyway, obviously not trying to change your mind but just confused by your take, I guess. No disrespect at all, plus you'll get lots of youtube algo comment engagement lol

[@ghibligirl]

This movie sucked for maaaany people, and I dont see the risks that were taken either. It was predictable and boring

[@gregkrazanski]

@@ghibligirl well couldn't it be argued that drastic tonal shifts are risks? And really, you predicted that she had an evil twin on the reverse side of her? Call me stupid I guess, but it came as a surprise to me

[@kidneystonermusic]

I LOVE this movie. I went from This is stupid, to This is really stupid, to Holy shit that was so so much fun

[@PieGuyBill]

Taking a horror movie seriously is not something I even care about. How many people watch a gory horror movie and say it has great kills. . I don’t think they enjoy the actual act of killing. In horror you suspend your beliefs and enjoy just being scared. I think Malignant was just a wild ride and was purposely over the top taking from many horror genres especially Italian Horror Slasher Movies. The gore, the dark shadowy killer and the use of blues and reds in the coloring of the scenes. There was no slow parts. It was non stop action and to me it was terrifying. I loved it.

[@royalhorror]

I’m so ready to watch this review and defend you cause people need to realise we all have different opinions

[@keithlamontdavis8047]

I loved it. The things that were "bad" were intentionally so. It's all meant to be fun. Silly and fun. It's not meant to be a normal horror film.

[@bethspencer1001]

I feel like I’m taking crazy pills because the movie is so bad. I’m thrilled you feel the same! Literally not one scare in the entire film. Remarkable.

[@bethspencer1001]

It felt almost more like a police procedural thriller than an actual horror film.

[@maggiekarabel123]

It’s like three movies. A police procedural, a very dark creepy horror film, and a horror comedy.

[@masterlessamurai]

James Wan made a bold campy horror film and is laughing at reviewers like this who can’t grasp why he didn’t make the formulaic movie they expected and are now mad at him for it. For me it was a thrill ride, I too disliked some aspects of it but to say it was a failure is ridiculous because of how entertaining it was. This will have a cult like following and hopefully opens the door to more original wild horror films in the future.

[@moedemonroe]

I completely agree with you. I genuinely enjoy James Wan’s other horror movies. However AS SOON as i saw that “Gabriel” wasn’t a entity and was a living breathing person or thing.. it took me out of it. I wanted the horror i saw in the trailer 🤷🏽‍♀️ i wanted a suspenseful, new entity to be scared of. The action scene also upset me, the fact that Gabriel was using her body made it boring to me.. idk i wanted like a deep back story or something. Also is Gabriel a demon? Or like what is he i know he’s a tumor but he looked like a demon tumor to me 😂 i just needed better story. Also why did the lights flicker when Gabriel showed up… AGAIN IS HE SUPPOSED TO BE A DEMON?? 😭😭 these are the thoughts i had yelling at the screen. I just want a regular, actually scary horror movie.

[@Abrabeck82]

He developed powers when the doctors electroshocked him. I get that you don't like it, it was marketed really different but I trust in James Wan. He does everything purposefully, and this film in particular seems like a slap to the face on all the "artsy" and "serious" horror of the last decade. Also, it's a meta commentary on his career (there are nods to every single one of his movies) and cinema as a whole (references to the Exorcist, Matrix, Fight Club, etc). I'm not in love with every choice made in this movie but I got what Wan was going for and I really loved how everything turned out.

[@stegt8484]

It was.... bizarre. And I'm not sure if I actually like it or not. It gives me B movie vibes. Kind of like Basket Case

[@movieedits1012]

What made the movie for me was the woman dressed like she was featured in the movie RESPECT... IN PRISON.

[@sneakpeeker]

You got a very fixed and standard idea of what a horror movie should be. At least you realized that most of the problems you got with this movie, were on such ideas and not on the movie itself. That kind of sincerity is appreciated.

[@Saaxmantha]

I love this movie! although I definitely didn’t expect it, the trailers definitely made you think it would be a certain type of horror movie so I get why ppl would be disappointed but honestly it’s such an easy going movie I can see myself seeing it multiple times and not get tired of it. It’s definitely going to be a comfort movie for me, one I can put on while doing chores or just want something to watch. It’s might be one of my favorites of the year, Candyman was more disappointing for me than this movie 😬

[@chanelhenderson8460]

Candyman was excellent. What were your issues with the film? Malignant is my favorite horror film of 2021 so far though

[@Saaxmantha]

@@chanelhenderson8460 ok so I loved the cinematography, acting, social commentary, the kills etc. of Candyman but I wished it was longer, it felt rushed towards the end. They could have gotten to the point a lot earlier in the film and we could have seen the new candyman in action. When it concluded, to me, it was just starting to get good because I wanted to see more from the new Candyman. It left me feeling underwhelmed and disappointed bc I wanted/expected more which caused it to not have satisfying conclusion for me. I’m sure they’ll make a second part which is why they left the ending almost as a cliffhanger but that’s the reason I didn’t absolutely love it.

[@Saaxmantha]

@@chanelhenderson8460 I also wasn’t aware it would be a sequel, I thought they were just going to reimagine Candyman so I came in wanting one thing but was given another which is what I think caused the majority of my disappointment!

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@@Saaxmantha yes I agree I needed another 10-15 minutes. But I wouldn't call it dissapointning just abrupt? Abrupt yes because even I was like HEY?! that's it? Lol yes the third act was so rushed it needed to be filled out more

[@chanelhenderson8460]

@@Saaxmantha I see. It was announced though about 2 years ago this was a dirext sequel to the 1992 version but they did re imagine the legend they made Candyman more of an avenging angel of death instead of a heartbroken spirit out for revenge. That's why William Burke wanted to keep the myth alive he wanted Candyman to save the neighboorhood from gentrification

[@naiomybonprix5132]

I watched this movie in theatres after watching the trailer. I was so fucking hyped for this one and I love love love James wans work…I fell a sleep through this movie😬🤷🏼‍♀️I was so so bored. I could tell what the plot was about at around 45mins-1hour hence why the reveal didn’t reveal me anything. I thought the creativity was a waste. I thought the setting was boring and predictable. The action scenes and ‘horror’ elements were meh. The best thing about this movie was the fact the wig on Gabriel wasn’t even glued down. I appreciated James concept but the excecution just was not for me. This is a drama/action movie and I just wasn’t here for it

[@sador42]

I think you should be honest and brutal but I think all reviewers, not just you, shouldn't tell people to not see a film. And that may be redundant because people watching your opinion may see the movie anyway. But it does bother me when any reviewer (any reviewer) tells people to not see something just because they did not like it. If you want to qualify that by saying 'if you don't like children being hurt, then this movie may not be for you", that is something that is helpful for someone watching a review, but flat out saying "don't watch this" in general I think is bad form for a film reviewer. You are making a decision for everyone based on your own opinion which is completely subjective. Regarding this review in particular, I loved Malignant myself but I have no ill will or trash talk for anyone that disliked it, as long as a reviewer you have those reasons outlined in a productive way that will encourage conversation and not something like "I hate this so should you and BTW, don't watch it", that would be problematic. Thanks for this review as I do want to hear others perspective without being told to 'not' watch the film. I take the Joe Bob Briggs perspective, even if he gives the movie 1 star, he always says "Joe Bob says 'check it out'".

[@sador42]

Since you asked for opinions, here is what I found interesting about your review, and it is fascinating to me. Nearly everything you found to be a negative attribute about this movie I found to be a positive. I think part of it is that I feel I like a more wide range of horror movies (in the sense that I like everything from Universal Monster Movies, to 1 star made for Amazon horror films). You admitted in this video that you have a particular taste in horror and this movie did not check any boxes for you. This is COMPLETELY understandable. I think the only way you in particular would get a good vibe from this movie is if you were able to LIKE (not just appreciate) what the movie was doing. One example is that this is a MOVIE, capital M Movie. There is no pretense that this movie is trying to (booming narrative voice!) 'create a universe were tumors have the ability to take over peoples bodies!", this is a capital M Movie - as an example, the unrealistic lighting, the 'bad' acting, the camera shots that are there just to impress the viewer (that overhead shot I just did in the house, cool right [wink]), the plot twists that do not make sense when you think about them for 5 seconds. This is a film (IMO) that the term 'suspend your disbelief' was made for. That is the initial 'hump' I think that needs to be traversed in order to like or love this film. There are other 'humps' as well but I am not sure anyone will read this so I will not write here for an hour! :) I am glad you posted your opinion and appreciate hearing why this film did not work for you. When I choose reviewers to watch I like to watch the ones that have similar opinions as myself so when they recommend or give a good review to a film I have a good sense that I will probably like it as well. Even though we disagree on this film I have agreed with you plenty on others. Thanks for your honestly.

[@feindgottes6439]

As a horror writer I always look at the writing first. That said, I made it 10 minutes before shutting this trash off. I give anyone who stuck with it credit but for those who watched the whole thing all I can say is every one of my fellow indie horror authors shut it off inside of 30 minutes.