MALIGNANT Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

[@jackiesumpter6689]

This movie was hilarious. Gabriel's face reveal and him going, "Rahhhh", for one and the jail scene where Madison's face is just chillin in the back while Gabriel kicks ass in the front...lol...OMG

[@lsimon343]

Exactly !!!

[@renewingmyminddaily2400]

I am a horror genre fan and this movie was very comedic to me . I just kept laughing and Madison had a wig that let me know there was something under it before the reveal.

[@matthewwade2324]

I didn't know anything about it going in so wasn't sure what to expect! But I actually thought it was a fun watch. The film really leaned in to how campy and ridiculous it was 😂 The third act was just bananas.

[@jaymierae9890]

I literally laughed out loud. I would have loved to see the audience reaction in a theater. 🤣🤣

[@nonexistentfuture519]

I agree! I thought it was interesting and something definitely not done before which was kind of refreshing in a way.

[@jimmyl324]

My favorite movie this year !

[@jimmyl324]

James Wan is too intelligent a film maker to not have this movie all intentionally the way it is. Ingenious.

[@scothatfield]

Joseph's genuine surprise at hearing James Wan directed Aquaman was so funny to me! Happy to have this review before I watch this. It'll put me in the right mindset to laugh at the more absurd side of this film. Excellent review guys!

[@mattlatakas7051]

I didn't know that either 😂 Also, I think think this movie is a lot of fun. Just experience it for yourself and have your own opinion.

[@justaguy7230]

This review had my wife and I laughing hysterically. Thank you. Everything you said is true.

[@NCaRachel]

When "we paid to see this" was said, I lost it. 🤣 That was everything. Though negative points were well made, I personally enjoyed the ride. Only recently discovered you guys and really enjoy the back and forth. 🙂

[@rblues9149]

It like if basket case, a slasher movie, and 1970’s Italian horror movie had baby sums up this movie!

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

I just finished watching this movie. It is absolutely terrific! This is James Wan unrestrained ... branching out with a unique story, fabulous fight scenes, and all around mysterious happenings and suspense. Way to go, Mr. Wan! Great review, as usual. And, very Happy New Year! Stay healthy and keep 'em coming!

[@amandadoolittle5168]

The Seattle Underground is a real thing! They do tours and everything, it's very cool!

[@kcn6424]

Yes! I went on a tour during Halloween in 2018. They made it creepy as hell, with all the haunting stories.

[@carlab30]

I was wondering about that. That’ll be a cool visit

[@rubyslipper980]

I’ve been too! Found out through watching Anthony Bourdain. They have a few different types of tours too, one of which is paranormal themed. The history is insane!

[@veganpeace7890]

I knew this was going to be a great review when Joseph had a hard time starting! Hilarious recap!

[@stephaniebfi4297]

I enjoyed every crunchy moment of this movie. I didn't worry about figuring out what was happening before it was revealed. I just stayed happily confused until the end. I have to admit I said "wtf is happening" so many times.

[@kevinwarrick7190]

Joseph your summary was so good that you made this movie a must watch. I love when you review horror movies...lol. Keep up the great work!

[@Chrissy469]

I love watching you guys review movies! I swear you guys always put a smile on my face…your reviews are always on point!

[@kevincarlo4407]

Once I settled into the fact that this was not the film the trailer was selling I really enjoyed it. I think the crazy camp tone was intentional...like a homage to a Roger Corman or Full Moon movie.

[@wadejohnston4305]

Ahahaha when the mom fell from the ceiling had me dying 🤣 this movie should have embraced the shmultz!

[@laci2966]

“…like they discovered a new flavor of…BOBA or something.” Sent me. 🤣 I love ya’ll. I’m way behind and catching up on all these.

[@loandbehold650]

I assumed Gabriel got his electrokinesis from the ECT shocks they were giving him in the hospital...obviously not how that works but was the only connection I could see them trying to make

[@jaymierae9890]

It was giving me “Shocker” vibes.

[@loandbehold650]

@@jaymierae9890 totally

[@jacobstaten2366]

I assumed it was just so they could have him call the cops while she's in the interrogation room.

[@kathywellerart]

I love that you say CRUNCHY. I use that word to describe early morning and I’ve never heard anyone else use it to describe something, so high fives!! 😊😂🙌

[@alliereed4247]

This older video of y'alls popped up ,so of course I watched it again! And Nick I adore you but Joseph had me laughing my ass off 🤣 😂

[@claytonkelley4921]

I thoroughly enjoyed this film, however, I also enjoy hearing your critiques. It puts things into perspective

[@QueenNaestar]

Everytime I saw blood on the pillow and her holding her head, I kept thinking - Damn the hospital didn't check her head? 😃

[@sarahjaneross2918]

Gabriels chair throwing had me crying with laughter 😂

[@kreeves4544]

@4:46 when Joseph described the head being pushed in her skull … I know I’m gonna love it when he says should I go down my notes…🤣😂gave me so much life..I love it ❣️💕

[@shygirlcomplex]

She’s pushing 40 ?…she looks it 😏.. love it always clocking the ages ,never change Joseph never change❤️

[@jpdaboss626]

Joseph had me laughing so hard off this

[@QueenNaestar]

He's so shady, I love it.

[@wadejohnston4305]

I watched this movie while enjoying some buds and holy shit was this movie NUTS for the final third. This is a film maker whose made a billion dollar movie for WB so they gave him the keys to the studio and let him do whatever the fuck he damn well pleases. I genuinely liked this movie but it isn't a good horror movie but it was sure as shit entertaining. I was in a rush to get to this review and see your reactions and I wasn't let down ahaha. Thanks gentlemen!

[@johnfredericks4376]

This was a new take on a Giallo film. The acting, the killer with black gloves, the music, the cinematography all was a throw back to movies like Bay of Blood, Watch me when I Kill, or Blood and Black Lace. I loved it.

[@SacredArtofhealing]

I loved it ! Gave me dressed to kill vibes too.

[@ianmcgeehan4627]

Lol you guys got Everything Exactly backwards. This was a camp sendup! Still love your reviews!

[@tigerlilly9038]

Oh my God now I know I love you to the ends of the film universe when you mentioned Basket Case Nick ! Nick you are everything!!!

[@joseribamarjr5164]

The song is "where's my mind" by the Pixies. That bit that plays in the movie is the intro of the song.

[@AntsMovies]

Wasn’t getting yalls notifications, loved the movie and ur review

[@lp6314]

Been waiting for this,watched it last night and IMMEDIATELY went to see if their review for this future classic was up!

[@toms5996]

I just love your reviews - you say how it is 😭😂 (Edit - I've followed you such a long time I can trust your reactions to movies. BUT - could you start making even more reviews to Netflix/HBOmax series? I think there is a need in this segment 😉A side note - us in the Nordics got HBOmax first outside US just now. Before it was HBO Nordic that didn't have all the titles.)

[@orishaorisha684]

I was waiting fir this!!! Y’all owe us like 10 reviews this week!!!

[@mattlatakas7051]

You said that this movie reminded you of 80's horror movies, and this made me immediately think of a movie called Basket Case. It's the same idea but executed differently.

[@mattlatakas7051]

Damnit, I didn't think you guys would mention Basket Case. Now my previous comment is irrelevant...

[@ShayShooterFilms]

My friend was in this movie and his scenes were cut. I was dreading having to watch it bc I don’t really enjoy horror movies, but then he said he ended up on the editing room’s floor, so I was no longer obliged to support it. This review is probably better. Y’all’s facial expressions are the best as always!

[@scifibri2376]

Sounds like a cult classic in the making LMAO! I am for sure going to check this film out!

[@stephaniel4679]

I love how Joseph sincerely seems to enjoy his negative reviews more than his positive reviews (exception Nine Perfect Strangers which just seems to be drudgery). Lol

[@LateCambrian]

This movie is amazing. It’s high class schlock with a knowing sense of humor. When they showed the police sketch of the assailant I died lol

[@Annalove1955]

Love y’all.Great review !!!❤️

[@wellergurl]

This was a FANTASTIC review. Really enjoyed it you guys. AND I WAS FREAKIN' CRACKING UP. YOU GUYS ARE KILLING ME ! 😭👍❤️

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

🙌🏾

[@KingMercury]

The reveal was worth the cringe for me.

[@luvprue1]

I knew Madison was adopted when they her sister showed up and she's blonde. You know what I found distracting was the rookie female medical examiner flirting/crushing on the lead police detective. What did that have to do with the over all story? I kept waiting for that to play into the movie some how, but I guessed I miss it.

[@fantasiazplatkami]

The sister flirted with this guy as well

[@K_Woods]

You didn't miss a thing! They just didn't do shit with it. So wonky.

[@rubyslipper980]

I loved that rookie character!😆

[@pmtoner9852]

She's the director' s wife

[@fantasiazplatkami]

@@pmtoner9852 as I see on IMDB he now puts her in his films. In "Malignant" she was really unnecessary but came off as the most symphatetic character.

[@loandbehold650]

Oh, the orchestral song was VERY reminiscent of 'Where is My Mind' by The Pixies... that kept popping up in my head every time that shit started playing

[@jcqlnr464]

There was a homage scene to Insidious in there that I loved. The scene where Gabriel is making his weapon from the award...he is grinding it down, just like the demon is grinding his nails in Insidious. It was the same scene basically.

[@jaxpaula]

I felt it had some 80s vibes too however I think it was too chaotic! Does the brother have super powers? What about the radio frequencies? It was too much. Was that the original storyline? My goodness! As Joseph said once in a review… “bananas” Yep, the third act… Bananas! Lol 😂 I enjoyed this review a lot, btw! Ty, guys! ☺️✌️

[@shalynnjuarez]

"cuz she pushed him in the back of her mind" you didn't catch the pun you made 🤣 it's beautiful. This movie is based off of Edward Mordake who was 23 years old that killed himself because he had a evil twin in his head that would whisper evil things to him at night and he begged doctors to remove it. But they never did. I thought it was cool that they made a movie based off of him.

[@Azuwat]

Glad to see you back! Miss u both!

[@jpdaboss626]

LMAOOO let me get my tea bc y’all cracking me up 1:30 into the review 🤣🤣🤣

[@K_Woods]

Enjoyed the review as always! While I'm not a fan of sad or dark endings, I really feel that a stronger ending would have been if Madison chose to kill herself because she realized that she wouldn't be able to keep Gabriel in that mind prison forever...eventually he would overcome her and use her body to murder people again. Woulda been really potent if during the final scene where Madison and her sister are embracing, she reaches for the gun, explains what she has to do despite her sister pleading not to...and BLAMMO! 😢 And one other thing bothered me....out of all of those cops shooting at Gabriel in this movie....not ONE shot landed! Piss po' shooting.

[@Myaccount923]

If you went in wanting a completely serious horror movie, you probably won’t like this until you rewatch it 😅 I remember being so annoyed at the ending but it’s a solid horror movie! 7.5/10

[@WatchingforaFriend]

This review is SPOT ON! I'm so glad to see y'all review this because I've spent nearly an entire week now trying to process why it's not for me. A horror soap opera is the perfect way to describe it. I wish he would've made it camp or not. I'm not sure why he toed the line. I found it more annoying than fun. I was frustrated with the lack of continuity, the first 2 acts we see the murders from a perspective as if Madison isn't physically there, but the 3rd act they drop the rouze and decide to show her physically killing people (which I suspected all along) and nearly invincible??? What? How??? This just wasn't it for me.

[@tr3asurem3]

I liked this movie. I swear I've heard that continuous song that was playing before. And, I liked it. It sounds like fantasy horror music. I wish the kills were more creative and not so quick. Like the man in the bathtub. It's 2021. Let's stop with showing certain kills play out, and then just showing certain people dead, but not how the got that way. I thought this movie was comical. And, the twist was good. My favorite part was the jail scene. Thought that was pretty lit! 🔥🔥

[@selena___]

Glad you reviewed this. I saw it at the cinema. Dialogue was indeed terrible. And after watching the opening scene I was thinking this is not what the trailer promised. Think James had fun playing with what the audience would expect to see based on his previous movies.

[@jaymierae9890]

I thought I was in the wrong movie. 😂

[@hasiynafall1668]

Great review...love you guys banter

[@neonpitchforks]

I almost walked out of this movie. Until the twist came and I went on the rollercoaster. It redeemed itself very much.

[@higherluz5932]

2:24 WT* 😱 Great Review As Usual!

[@LoveDream-lr3df]

i just watched this movie, and immediately looked up your chanell to see if you had reviewed this, yall didnt dissappoint! this movie was ridiculous it wasnt good! LOL LOVE YOUR CHANELL you guys are so funny

[@loladiaz3534]

“I’m not used to seating with common people “ 😎

[@wadejohnston4305]

Fun fact: the crime scene investigator is James wans new wife who has almost no acting credits besides some foreign soap operas and boy does it show ahaha

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Interesting 😆

[@tcu1099]

Honestly I felt 100% attacked by this movie but I've been waiting all weekend for you guys to review this movie lol. But to clarify, that is how you pronounce my name. It's not Gabrielle, thank you. Love y'all.

[@mitchfujita6572]

Thanks for the reviews, you two! I've been watching every one for the past six months and your interplay is fun. That said, is pushing a hemorrhoid back really the right move? ROFL!

[@purplekitty4598]

While watching this movie I wondered what Joseph would think of the main actresses wig. 😂 It was distracting to me. I went into this movie blind. It wasn't good but it reminded me of The Dark Half and like Chucky movies, very ridiculous and campy. Bad but kinda fun, especially if you're watching with friends. If a person was expecting a scary horror movie, they'd be very disappointed.

[@b.abouttowwn]

I just got through this today and it was a boiling, molten hot mess. So much took place that wasn’t even remotely possible irl. Anyway, one scene that made me smh was when she finally locks Gabriel in her brain-cell, lol, not an orderly, doctor, nurse, hospital staff/admin is anywhere in sight. I just rolled my eyes. Like, really? You all just tore up the hospital room and no one came running? Another scene that I simply sighed at was when the sister was talking to the detective while driving to the hospital, jail, Chile who knows… anyway, instead of good directing/filmmaking she pretty much sums up why everything is happening.

[@jaymanuel3396]

I watched it on HBO Max Friday. I enjoyed it for the most part, but it was not perfect. It had way too much going on. Some head scratching moments: Why does the sister go to a creepy abandoned hospital, at freaking night? Why does a hospital leave patient medical records, still neatly filed away in the basement? How does this ninja demon kill off a police station full of cops and inmates, but does NOT kill ONE cop, during a foot chase? Really, just push in the twin in the skull and zip it, no problem? I mean I had a great time gagging and hollering, but I also had a Long Island Tea! Glad to see Nick back home. ❤️❤️

[@ToxicBeauty2023]

You guys hit the nail on the head with this review. This movie was terrible and all over the place. I was upset because the beginning with the boyfriend and the way he was killed had me like oh man this is about to be great but then... BIG FLOP! The main actress is a terrible actress to me, at least in this film. When Gabrielle firsts start talking to her and she says.... Gabrielle NO! And he's like aha I knew you remembered me, I was like omg sooo corny lmfao. The funniest part of this movie was when she went to the cops to tell them she saw a murder and they had a sketch artist draw him... man I cracked up at the picture. I just shook my head at this entire crap of a movie. The most interesting thing was the Seattle underground thing, I didn't know about that and it's something cool to see one day.

[@christographerx64]

So once again a few of Joseph's comments came out of my mouth at the exact same time. I had high hopes since it is James Wan but it was terrible. Some visuals were interesting. Madison/Gabriel made me think of Quato from Total Recall. Excellent review as always!! -Wife of Christographerx64

[@ianmcgeehan4627]

This movie satirized every horror trope!

[@jimmyl324]

Loved the movie ! Love your shirts always !

[@tarmaria913]

I was not going to watch this and I am glad I didn't . Yall was the best part.

[@chefnedarque]

Pushing the hemorroid back in🤣🤣🧠

[@Rodriguezkuba80]

I laughed through the entire movie 😂😂😂

[@saskatchewanbigfoot4418]

Right on point,James wan you let us down bro...lol

[@thehombrelobo]

I thought the orchestral song was “where is my mind” by The Pixies. Maybe it was Creep, I need to know now!

[@KarlFilmLover]

The prison scene is one of the best. To each their own but this is going to be a modern B movie (with above par production values) classic. Already have a watch party planned for this weekend. The key is to revel in the ridiculousness.

[@TheSacralHealer]

Surprisingly I enjoyed this movie , third act was definitely off the wall , my face looked like this 😳🤭🥴 from the jail scene to the end 🤣🤣🤣

[@himswol]

¡¡You guys are Great 👍 keep it up!!

[@jacobstaten2366]

I kept thinking the mane theme was a remix of the Pixies - "Where is my Mind?"

[@quinnburck9381]

It's an actual cover of the song by Safari Riot

[@mareygracer14]

Great review, FJ…I’ll catch this movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Thanks💻

[@luvprue1]

Exactly! What did the medical examiner flirting /crushing on the lead detective have to do with the over all story? I was hoping it would play into the show. But it didn't.

[@gunnarolsen937]

I was totally looking forward to it and like most movies nowadays I didn’t like it very much at all…immediately looked for a review from you guys to laugh about😂❤️

[@veganpeace7890]

I'm a wimp and can't watch horror movies, but I want to see those two crunchy scenes!!

[@adamhopper5941]

It was an odd experience for me in the theater (don't own HBO Max). At first as I was watching the first 20 minutes I was kind of pissed wondering how James Wan could let me down! Then I realized all the giallo themes and Argento homages....I was like "Did Wan make a modern giallo?" Once I put that lense on and took off my "The Conjuring" and "Insidious" lense...I was having a blast with it! Very odd experience but definitely ended up loving it somehow!

[@mandymac74]

Y’all are killing me!!!!! Lol. I don’t do horror movies. So I will enjoy your review and skip this one.

[@staceehouston7124]

Fun review! You two are so cute!

[@katiaruiz-to8pt]

Lmao, common people. Cracking me up. The side eye you got too

[@cajiggle]

Another great review. The movie is completely bonkers, especially the final 20 minutes. The film took itself too seriously which made it an unintentionally funny movie. James Wan had to be doing this on purpose. If it went full camp, then this could have been a fun, B-horror movie like Evil Dead.

[@QueenNaestar]

Just came out the theater. I really enjoyed this film. Some scenes were laughable but overall I was thoroughly entertained. It was a nice twist to the plot. Love the review guys 😘

[@tigerlilly9038]

When I realized who the director was of this movie I looked like a meme of a confused dog with my head turned sideways like WTF? 😂

[@DiegoRivera-ll8jy]

I blame Hollywood marketing this thing people just have different expectations

[@skilla4hire]

I love Italian giallo films, and I appreciated James Wan attempting to make something campy like those. However tonally is all over the place. The acting is cringy and over the top. Which is common in Italian giallo. But it didn't work well here. Some of the gore is wonderful, the 3rd act is so entertaining I nearly forgot how bad the rest I f the movie was. The parasitic twin twist was pretty crazy and good. The body control aspect was cool but at times funny, which I don't think they intended it to be funny.

[@linedpaper5374]

i gotta say, calling this giallo seems like a major stretch. those deaths weren't giallo material.... just some netflix fear street kinda bullshit

[@K9_NINA]

So glad someone agrees with me 😂 I watched it twice to see if I missed something. Nope and I’m a huge James Wan fan 💙🙏🏻

[@kcn6424]

That hospital looked like an evil Hogwarts. I would have turned the car right around! Also, officer Shaw chasing Gabriel down into under-Seattle...I don't know if these people are brave or stupid! Movie still surprised me, though!

[@jacobstaten2366]

I was going to say the remake of 'House on Haunted Hill.'

[@Popcicle74]

These two would be fun to have a drink with and go to the movies. Idk I feel they’d wear an amazing cologne haha

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Joseph does love cologne.

[@Popcicle74]

@@fishjellyfilmreviews I didn’t want to sound mean, but yes he’s who I was thinking !

[@Popcicle74]

Still, you are both sophisticated interesting !

[@noelpiriz9977]

5:07 the analogy lol

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

I have a question.. how does the lights blow out and stuff... they made it seem demonic ghost like in the trailer so now that its actually her how are the lights blowing out in the Interrogation room. I'm only at 16 minutes so not sure if u answered that yet but I will forget it if I don't ask now lol Edit: Lol not even 2 minutes later and yall answer the question lmao 🤣 You both are awesome.. love you guys 😺

[@Colemanectomy]

Kept sounding like a version of that pixies tune that plays at the end of fight club when the buildings blow up. Is Gabriel Tyler Durden?

[@shemarstevenz5074]

“But this shit is not it” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fantasiazplatkami]

Thank you for calling out for how awfully they presented Madisons husband. It was so over the top. The guy looked like a model but behaved like a nasty low life.

[@jose9593]

I appreciate the effort put into this, the attempt of originality, but i thought Malignant was awful. I hated some narrative decisions, the tone, the music was out of a trashy techno thriller movie and the villain's movements and fights are similar to a Matrix film. It is an involuntary action comedy giallo movie.