Malignant - Proof Original Horror is DEAD

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[@cordzfx]

Remember kids, never judge a book by its cover ;)

[@comixproviderftw_02]

You did nail it with the whole “no more monsters, no more slashers, no more aliens, no more actual characters for Horror movies” it really did feel like we went through an entire decade of nothing but paranormal ghost movies to the point where it was just, “is this all we have now?”

[@WaldemarPerezJr]

But Gabriel was evil 😈 from the start. Him getting revenge was wasted. The police station action sequence was cool. But I wouldn't call this a horror movie. This was just a reworked Basket Case movie 🎦

[@Konranjyoutai]

Can I judge you for having a bad taste in movies?

[@mdhasan-bt9mb]

Someone said this movie was good , so I started watching it one week ago still on my phone. I couldnt finish even 20 minutes of this movie ...this is how great the acting is ....

[@connectivitytissues1429]

I absolutely love your honesty here... I'm not a big Wan fan, I do enjoy his movies, and would very much like to give this film a shot.

[@Arcademan09]

The "negative" reaction was because of the TERRIBLE marketing, they sold it as a traditional horror movie and it's absolutely not that

[@Razielts1]

Tbh Hereditary was technically unique, and imo a movie doesn't need to be original. In this day and age it's very hard to do so, so it's a great challenge to make something unique out of existing ideas. On my top 3 horror movies Hereditary is number 2 so it's powerful.

[@RosieSquall]

Ikr? Hereditary is masterful. It has so many details that you miss the first time around, but on a second watch you can't help but notice and realize the poor family never stood a chance.

[@WarlockX4]

My roommates and I couldn't stop laughing at the police station fight scene. Gabriel jumping around with what looked like a mask strapped to the back of his head was just over the top. We couldn't take this movie seriously as a horror film.

[@donnybuoy]

Anyone who is familiar with Italian horror, shock cinema or James Wan as a filmmaker should know full well that he had his tongue tucked firmly in his cheek throughout the making of this film. I went in expecting exactly what this movie gave, and I loved every single outrageous minute.

[@grahamcarroll30]

James wan said audiences were starved for something new and he was going to give us something new. Love it or hate the film he delivered on his promise. Personally I loved it

[@TraditionalArtist1]

I thought it was pretty good

[@Razielts1]

Yeah I liked the concept although it was more of a fun movie than horror

[@josephperez255]

Well said 👍

[@bakedandsalty9234]

Same!! Totally bonkers LOL

[@20cent]

Something....new? I can give you a couple of close reference for each scene or detail, but I'm sure it has already been done. The movie was somewhat entertaining but saying it was new shows a serious knowledge of "classics" (which doesn't require taste for old or pedantic stuff). Please go dig IMDB cross referencing of similar movies going back in time and have a blast looking for stuff and watching them. I mean...just watch this video.

[@grapeshot]

I liked learning about the contortionist that played the character Gabriel. But the movie reminds me quite a bit of Basket Case. Also when Gabriel wipes out the police precinct, I definitely got Terminator vibes.

[@WaldemarPerezJr]

🤔 💯 % this movie is not original at all. 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's just reworked version of Basket case. not even anti-hero movie.

[@trevorgoodchild8266]

I thought the exact same thing as both of you two, I honestly don't care if it's "good" or whatever it's just not as original as it prides itself on being so I just can't really enjoy it in that aspect.

[@niiling]

I miss the 80´s and 90´s. I can totally understand your frustration about todays horror. And thanks to your review I´m gonna watch Malignant again, see if it does the same for me as for you. Thanks for your amazing vids.

[@c-puff]

I think you forget, Cordery, that the classic horror movies that we all love were rejected by the major public when they first released. So complaining that the mainstream horror movies suck and people are rejecting the good ones, is not exactly valid when er... yeah. That's what happened to most of the original horror movies too. So there's no real point declaring it the death of horror when this is pretty much status quo for the genre where it matters. Time is the best critic 🤷‍

[@gui874111]

Anabelle in Space is such a stupid joke idea this might actually get made one day.

[@swagromancer]

I mean, Jason did it, I don't see what would stop them.

[@anubusx]

Leprechaun and Pinhead to.

[@c4v80]

Chucky actually almost got a movie in space

[@drneurotoxin]

I saw it with my sister in cinema and was laughing, mesmerized and shocked at the same time. We loved the movie. I instantly recommended to my parents.

[@charlesman8722]

But is it the darkest chapter of the Conjuring universe?

[@cordzfx]

It's the Charkest Dapter

[@Cappii]

Wow.. What an ending. You wrapped it up beautifully. This is probably my favorite video of yours

[@DaChiefoBrazil]

Whats really sad and funny is what you said about this new generation of horror fans. I actually work with a guy who refuses to watch any older movies and thinks special effects are a good substitute for actors performing

[@randomfools808]

Then he can't call himself a horror fan because of how many iconic films came from those eras.

[@mrrictus]

"when's paranormal activity coming back? I wonder what those ghosts have been up to" You called it! I had no idea a new PA movie is soon to be dropping. The setting is in Amish country.

[@cordzfx]

Yeah i didn't actually find out about it until last night while finishing this video lol, Spookular.

[@Razielts1]

25:50 you're also forgetting another very important genre of horror: Lovecraftian Horror. Movies like Annihilation, The Thing, The void are great examples of this ( even though no movie managed to use both halves of that type of horror to the fullest and hit the ending with a nice little bow. ) The only piece of media that did this was Bloodborne tbh that's a huge feat. Also, slither was a "lovecraftian" movie that fits the same genre as Malignant, also very fun and cool movie

[@jordanpeakofficial]

Speaking of Lovecraft did you see the Colour Out Of Space with Nicolas Cage? Obviously a Lovecraft adaptation that i thought was decent. The Thing is one of my personal fave horror films 👌

[@Razielts1]

@@jordanpeakofficial it was decent indeed, but unfortunately it failed to capture the tension and pressure that the buildup to the climax was supposed to bring... The book managed that very awesomely, as one would expect, and picturing the slow corruption as it progressed was very good. I think the movie needed more runtime to be able to faithfully translate the book to film

[@jordanpeakofficial]

@@Razielts1 i enjoyed it but it could have been much better like you said. I was looking forward to ‘the dunwich horror’ adaptation until i found out about the troubles the director got into so its been scrapped

[@GhettoFabulousLorch]

> Fucked up ideas Well said. A long time ago, before the horror, fantasy, or science fiction genres were defined like today there was the "weird" genre. Maybe that's the issue: shit's not weird enough anymore.

[@justnickperiod4658]

I get what you're saying... But this movie was dumb as hell and I agree with all of your points about modern Hollywood horror. I get all your analysis about this, but just because it's original, doesn't mean it's entitled to praise or appreciation of any kind.

[@TraditionalArtist1]

I mean its not a bad horror movie

[@justnickperiod4658]

@@TraditionalArtist1 It's far from the worst. My point is this video seems to imply that because we're not embracing Malignant like we embrace other horror movies it's because we don't grasp its importance by being original and that importance alone should entitle it to at least equal enthusiasm to current major horror films and any lack of that means we're doomed.

[@OccultDemonCassette]

Best horror flick of the decade. It's like a love letter to VHS horror fans in the form of a Giallo / Troma hybrid.

[@justnickperiod4658]

@@OccultDemonCassette Just because it has those influences doesn't make it any better than any other horror film. Best horror film of the decade is laughable to me but if that's all you need especially since this is a new decade. Do you.

[@OccultDemonCassette]

@@justnickperiod4658 that's fine.

[@koanikal]

Wait, there are actually people who think Hereditary is boring?

[@garrettjdg]

I'm one of them. I've tried twice now, and I just can't get into it. My wife loves it and The Babadook, but I don't like either one of them.

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

I did. All movies made by that director are boring and not scary. Especially midsommer.

[@alexhorno]

Hereditary is literally one of the best horror movies ever made. People who don’t like it must be mad / have no patience.

[@KOWYCS]

Dude i have shed a tear at the end... Thank you for this review.

[@A427-w2v]

The Babadook is tremendous. Just rewatch it on Halloween night. It holds up! Creepy and psychologically effective.

[@chrisbaker7583]

I just rewatched it as well, and it was even more terrifying the second time. Once you understand the message of the film, it gets under your skin even more. It’s a modern classic for sure

[@sjalusi1]

Excellent movie, but the kid gives me the shits

[@sjbrooksy45]

One Halloween I printed out a bunch of tiny Babdooks and put them in various windows as decorations and created a Babadook mask that I put on a dummy next to the door. After trick or treating with my kids, while they were going through their haul, I quietly left the room put on the mask and hoodie that was on the dummy, crept back, and then jumped into the room with a loud "arrr!" They jumped up screaming, ran to the bathroom and locked themselves in.

[@glueii4272]

You didn’t change my mind about the movie, butttttttt I appreciate your perspective on this and horror as a whole. Great job on the video (as always).

[@thomaskcarreiro4593]

Naw man this movie was an absolute blast. We need more films like Malignant

[@TravioliRavioli]

What are you smoking and can you provide me with it

[@KRYPTIC05]

@@TravioliRavioli I enjoyed it too man. It’s definitely not the best James wan has made. But definitely not as bad as say the bye bye man or slender man.

[@Diogo_7237]

@@KRYPTIC05 It`s trash, fucking trash wtf is wrong with people nowadays, is this your idea of a good movie?

[@thomaskcarreiro4593]

@@TravioliRavioli right now Maven Genetics Grape Cuvee

[@thomaskcarreiro4593]

@@Diogo_7237 What's your idea of a recent horror film you actually liked?

[@SaRENRampaiger]

Also, I actually liked Dead Silence.. Beware the stare of Mary Shaw, if you ever see her in your dreams, make sure you never ever scream. Love that line.

[@aydenvavra2153]

Dead Silence is a damn good horror film

[@dars5229]

Original? This was an X-Files episode. A woman has visions of a killer committing murders. Hang on, let me google. ...My mistake, it's actually TWO X-Files episodes. "Aubrey" and "Mind's Eye." In which a woman has visions where she sees a killer committing murders from his point of view. So it wasn't even original the second time X-Files did it.

[@miloskaluznik48]

Hold on. It just hit me. Gabriel is the monster from Basket Case!

[@jwnj9716]

I had a blast, especially towards the end. Even though I kinda knew what the twist was, at the same I'm like Nah, there's no way it's going in that direction....oh....hahaha. All right, let's have some fun. So I guess James Wan was busy watching some Frank Henenlotter films. It reminds you of the Dark Half as well. Yeah, the characters weren't the greatest, I guess Leigh Whannell should have worked on the script instead. Still, it was nice to see James Wan going towards the Raimi horror style and taking risks. And I get it, it's not for everyone especially if you're looking for another Conjuring type film. And some people hate the Evil Dead films as well, I have shown them to some horror fans who love conjuring and paranormal activity films....they thought the Evil Dead trilogy was garbage. I guess, they never heard of horror comedies, oh well.

[@cordzfx]

That would have actually been cool of Leigh was involved in this movie. Maybe they should collaborate again in the future and see what they can do with the skills they have now. And yeah... I pity people who don't get Evil Dead. Missing out on greatness.

[@SaRENRampaiger]

@@cordzfx I saw it myself and I had fun with it.. Also, some say he's paying homages to Argento/Giallo movies of the 80s hence why the craziness of this production and plot twists.

[@KsilVR]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on "Threeja: The Ouijaning"

[@cordzfx]

haha, oh no. You just gave them a free movie title.

[@squidy968]

Gabriel is quickly growing on me to be one of my favourite slashers of all time, I think most people saw this as a spoopy jumpscare ghosty demon bullshit fest when in reality it’s a fantastic callback to the legendary slashers coming from fucked up ideas, unfortunately now everything today is that ghosty jumpscare shit, fucking paranormal activity is coming back, I want more slashers back

[@luxoficial4149]

27:59 I had a near death experience because a motorcycle accident and this is how it feels like. You just keep hearing everything far and far away while the "frame" of your reality slowly goes deepening in to obscurity (or it was me who did?). To me this was the best-worst part of your video. You got a new subscriber.

[@taglion8795]

I came out of the cinema with my girlfriend (she's not as big a horror fan as myself) and we just spoke and spoke and spoke about it during our walk home. I really enjoyed it, it made me think a lot about it afterwards, and I'm really looking forward to getting it on DVD / Blu Ray when it releases. So in my eyes it was clearly a fantastic movie that was quite a breath of fresh air in a genre that, as you put masterfully, is currently just bloated with shit movies that have no imagination or soul. I totally understand why people wouldn't enjoy this film, but I sure as hell did.

[@haizuru1]

See you hardly have those experiences anymore, just enjoying a film so much you just keep talking about it. Now it's mostly "it was good" or "meh". Not trying to be negative, it's just what has been the case lately.

[@dantefromdevilmaycry9857]

See that's the Problem with this Movie... it pretends to be a Horror/Thriller but it barely is, the Characters are hollow empty shells, the Plot is predictable, the antagonist isn't scary, and most egregious of all it's riddled with Cliché... it's entertaining yes but it fails on the one aspect it's supposed to excel at and it's Tension.

[@FantasyYeet]

@@dantefromdevilmaycry9857 so name me a better movie with this style. Im all ears.

[@FantasyYeet]

@@dantefromdevilmaycry9857 dante from dmc...u must be like 8

[@carterslade8771]

You hurt me with that ending. That potential future is more frightening than half the movies that hit the screen.

[@yep7995]

Funnily enough, Paranormal Activity is coming back. In an Amish setting.

[@DragonsKitten]

I loved Malignant start to finish! I've watched it twice now and I'll watch it again, happily! When I watched it the 2nd time with my roommates, they mentioned the acting, and said they didn't like how Sexy Asian Cop played everything with such a straight face. I thought it was such a weird take, and pointed out that he spends most of the movie looking EXTREMELY CONCERNED. Also, speaking purely as someone from Seattle, it was really nice to see some of my hometown represented as the "sunny and colorful suburban edge of town that mashes seamlessly with a shiny, high-tech downtown" it really is, instead of "everything is depressing and blue-stained with wet air" that some people mistake it for. The Underground Tour is a real place/thing to do in Pike Place Market and it's a fun and informative time sink. ALSO also! Washington state really DOES have a gothic castle hospital, it's called Pacific Medical in Beacon Hill. I can actually physically confirm that it is terrifying to see it rising out of the mountain from down in your car on the freeway. It's HUGE! And it looks haunted as fuck! I'm gonna go to Rotten Tomatoes and give this movie full marks!

[@R.P.McMurphy]

The movies you're looking for are everywhere, just not in Hollywood.

[@eatatjoe]

The poster looks *awesome* and seeing you happy about watching it makes me want to watch it too.

[@Arcademan09]

I cannot BELIEVE how hard this movie filtered so many critics, like I knew this was going to happen but I didn't think it would be this much especially when we have Redlettermedia, it's like they're the only ones who immediately knew what the movie was going for in the first 5 minutes, I've only seen like 3 other reviewers who "got" it

[@cordzfx]

How did I go now that the video is up, still cringe?

[@Arcademan09]

@@cordzfx pretty good honestly, this entire saga has been a wild ride

[@frydaynightlive]

the amount of jumpscares in a movie is a indicator of its quality....even my 3 year old nice could hide behind the door and jumpscare me....building up suspense and slow horror is for professionals

[@ManiacalForeigner]

"Aquaman was fun and well constructed" Aaaaand this is where I call it quits.

[@CharlieD.706]

Aquaman was better than 50% of marvel movies. Sorry, not sorry.

[@ManiacalForeigner]

@@CharlieD.706 Most Marvel movies are garbage, but good Lord, Aquaman's plot is complete nonsense. I'm looking forward to EFAP's coverage of it.

[@magicjohnson3121]

Aqua man sucked and so does 99% of Marvel movies.

[@ManiacalForeigner]

@@magicjohnson3121 Yes.

[@lokengarviel5742]

Agreed. Your comment about EFAP, reminded me of a great Aquaman take down video I saw a few years ago. It took me awhile to find it kzbin.info/www/bejne/inuplqePlLOMibs .Should hold you over until Mauler and crew make theirs.

[@DivaD-nk2bj]

Love your videos - they’re always so insightful and entertaining 👌 Also… Annabelle in Space 😂😂😂

[@daowdedoe2034]

alright cordz, haven't seen the film, but I will within the next few days and come back to finish this video. And even if I hate it I'm not gonna call you a "beeg wrong seely dom dom seely". love from texas.

[@TheActuJosephMother]

I reckon that malignant will be like the shining. Hated on release but praised 10 Years later.

[@Leatherbubba]

I saw Malignant in the theater and it was a blast.

[@c_2279]

why he keep saying the newer generation loves these jumpscare movies as if we arent sick of it either other than the people who cant handle actual horror

[@NastheVictorious]

"We no longer have a Villain with a Personality Design" - Couldn't have said it better myself ! 👌🏾💯

[@8ulls3y3]

I had a fuc*ing BLAST while watching it. I could almost see James Wan in the editing room, laughing and jumping around, like a child who just got away with the biggest mischief ever.

[@DerrickVanderspoon]

Honestly tho, I do think we're actually seeing the beginning of a better era of horror. They may not be mind bendingly original, but movies like Hereditary, Midsommar, The Night House and The Lodge are actually being appreciated and we're at least starting to see the generic copy and paste pg-13 haunted house movies fade out to give way to some genuinely well made and effective horror movies. The jump scare ones are always gonna be around now, but I think general audiences have gotten tired of those as well and though they may not have been ready for malignant, I think we're getting there slowly but surely.

[@VikingPoodle]

I had a really similar reaction to you. Had no idea what to expect and I absolutely loved it. One of my favorites. Surprisingly good fight scenes too somehow!

[@zeratulcraft]

Hopefully in a few years Malignant is seen for the skilled piece it is. It'll start something, first among the cults and then, hopefully, to the rest of us.

[@aydenvavra2153]

It’s my favorite film of the year but it also helps that James Wan is my favorite filmmaker working today

[@Sunkusanagi]

I never comment on your videos but I loved the commentary and editing on this specific video. This has been my favorite horror KZbin channel for a while. I haven’t personally watched this movie yet but I’ve been interested in reading/watching the reactions.

[@jjohnson3469]

I think Wan was pretty successful with this since its a such a strange span of reactions and subsequent viewings tend to change the feelings. Not sure if I'd call it good but its interesting and rewatchable.

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

I loved how goofy this movie was. Had a blast.

[@dr.2335]

I’ve always thought if the paranormal activity franchise wanted to save itself it could do so by ‘fleshing out’ the personality and history of a totally underdeveloped yet integral character- Toby.

[@Weavaloid]

"Annabelle in space must come allong nicely now" joke actually got me laughing.

[@C0ndorian0]

I HATE Annabelle, but would pay a fortune to watch Annabelle in space!

[@spaz2401]

always a good day when you upload

[@kingbash6466]

I like the violence, look, and goofy tone of the movie and it’s more unique than most movies that released this year, but in terms of an actual plot and characters, it’s kinda bad. Now I love campy horror films. Films like Braindead and Slither are some of my all-time favorite, but I feel like those movies have a more interesting cast and bizarre stories. This movie definitely gets crazy, but only around the beginning and at the end. The second act is pretty meh, and while that might be the point, I was sorta going on autopilot when it came to the mystery elements. It also doesn’t help that the characters aren’t really that memorable aside from the main character and her “alter ego.” Overall, had a nice time with it, but I kinda dread this movie suddenly getting like 20 sequels milked out the ass like most other James Wan movies.

[@Yatukih_001]

In reality original horror is not dead at all. Its just that we have been shown so much horror lately that when we finally go see something original the originality starts to miss its point. Thanks for this video! Kind regards from Ásgeir in Iceland!!

[@theaaronlennon]

'Let's see if it hits as hard as the first one' *shows a picture of Amber Heard* Perfect.

[@HorrorBorealis]

This movie is basically that episode of the simpsons where bart has a conjoined twin.

[@shanecollender6742]

I had a blast with Malignant in the cinema. Pure unadulterated lunacy from start to finish. This video is both a wonderful paean to James Wan's latest horror masterpiece and a timely polemic on the godawful state of mainstream horror today. Bravo sir. Bravo 👏👏

[@Pete-eb3vo]

James Wan, the man who makes the most generic and tired films that people pretend are great and different and now suddenly this one is supposed to be any different? Short answer: Nah.

[@CRUELLANDER]

Will u do a review on A Quiet Place Part 1 & Part 2, and it’s spinoff prequel coming out next year in March?

[@musics4me]

*Picture of Amber Heard* "Let's see if it hits as hard as the first one" BRILLIANT

[@aaronarakawa]

wow this depressed me lol. but i agree, we are seeing this across the board with all media. We are so results driven, and so money driven that new ideas get squeezed out, and even when something seems new, it is procured to you by industry research and data, repackaged as being new and exciting.

[@MidnightSvshi]

Honestly I had the same experience coming out of my first showing. I think my experience was heightened because I hadn't even seen the trailer so I went in totally blind. I really want to watch it again now!

[@myflatlineconstruct]

I dunno man. There is great horror being made but just like the old days, you gotta dig. Personally I'd rather watch the straight to streaming stuff that can take more risks. (2020) Bloody Hell had me rolling and grossed out in equal measure. (2015) Hell House LLC was pretty creepy for a found footage. For the big screen, I'd recommend the reimagined (2018) Suspiria . I have a place in my heart for Argento's version, but it's more for it being a visually stunning piece. The later one had a far more interesting story and the gore was amazing.

[@K9Clyde]

S1 e1 of ash vs the evil dead has a deadite with her head twisted 180 degrees. The deadite then moves and fights in the exact same manner as Malignant until it gets killed.

[@cordzfx]

Oh my god... i can't believe i forgot that!!! Damn it. That show is amazing.

[@K9Clyde]

I only knew cause I watched that ep last night and I'm so glad I got to tell somebody who would care!

[@cordzfx]

Yeah dude, I'm honestly kicking myself especially for how much I talk about Sam raimi in this

[@markentwistle9970]

I'd written this film off purely from reviews... but you've convinced me, I should be watching this. Why am I letting someone else put me off watching something.

[@Jordansparte]

We definitely want new and original horror films, and this one had potential, it was unique so I give it that. However, it was poorly written, poorly acted and the camera work and plot points were silly. Overall, it seemed like a parody most of the time and I could never tell if it was being serious or tongue in cheek.

[@OccultDemonCassette]

It was obviously being tongue in cheek from the very first scene...

[@Jordansparte]

@@OccultDemonCassette “Obviously” is not accurate when the entire film is the same way. Lends you to believe that those involved actually were being serious but it turned out unintentionally funny

[@OccultDemonCassette]

@@Jordansparte completely outlandish scenes being played straight and serious is a classic trope of 80s horror, man. The film is a love letter to old-school VHS rental horror fans without any of the modern pretensions, and that was blatantly obvious from the very first ridiculous scene in the hospital.

[@jmalmsten]

As someone else who loved having no idea what I was in for and was thoroughly entertained throughout the film. I wholeheartedly agree with pretty much everything in here. It wasn't so bad it's good. It was just enjoyable. Good ol fun. I so much want to see what Wan does next. And somebody PLEASE give him the reigns of a new Power Rangers movie!

[@not4turtle883]

I am so glad I listened to the advice at the start of the video and watched the movie. It was a lot of fun.

[@4danieltorresjr]

Original doesn’t always mean it’s good. And I think Malignant is the perfect example. It also had horrible marketing. It should’ve been marketed as a horror comedy

[@WrektSK]

I think a lot of people loved this movie a little bit more than what I expected was because of the fact that you pointed out, Hollywood is bloated with so many dogshit horror movies currently that this feels like something new and unique, it gives us something to talk about instead of just going "Yeah, good watch" or something. I personally liked it, but I don't deny its flaws. Good video as always man

[@bloodrunsclear]

This is like James Wan trying to adapt the video game The Evil Within

[@mranderson9813]

Look out boyz it's da Wan!

[@FantasyYeet]

Oh i cant remember that end song what was it again 20:17

[@MyIshiacasonbrown]

I like the movie poster but the movie just bonkers. It was funny more then anything else .

[@OhWowThatsDumb]

That was the point, he wanted to essentially make a cheesy 80s kind of horror movie and that’s exactly what he did

[@AdaTheWatcher]

I finally remember where i saw this guy... I saw this slasher villain long ago and ever since i always have him on my mind, finally i know what he's from.

[@tanrio11]

Bro the Exorcist is still the one horror movie that chills me to the goddamn core and I struggle to handle. I cannot fathom how people would find it boring and lame 😅 I'm gonna go enjoy this and Hereditary now. Great video my guy 👌

[@kittyy_cami]

i’m so glad you loved it! I loved it so much and was so eager to see what you had to say!

[@KoreaMojo]

I was not confused. I had some of the same comments to the characters. However I just watched it and went along. It wasn't bad. I appreciated it was somewhat original. I appreciated it and wish more films would adapt unadapted written material or be original. I'm also sick of jump scares. Now I wonder about him trying again. Also I had the twist spoiled prior to watching because I didn't think that it would be a twist (surprise) and I still was satisfied.

[@crossmerc]

did anyone else feel like they REALLY wanted Wanda Sykes for the cop and ended up just casting the closest person?

[@tayloebatts9661]

This movie was a master class in the B-movie horror genre. I loved it start to finish.

[@aydenroman6329]

I don't think a lot of people understood what this movie was meant to be

[@AcediaPitcures]

This is why I love Mike Flanagan!!! You should review midnight mass

[@jasonm.ashley261]

This is my favorite video on the internet. You hit the nail on the head, man.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

man, this entire thing is just so spot-on. Love it. Much more than just a film review, it's a super comprehensive rundown of the current state of the entire genre. Great work, man!

[@michaeltrapson]

Great video 💯

[@ronitaburke9544]

I loved the Movie. Best review of it. The 3rd act really got my attention so much so I watched it again and realized what this movie was doing....... Entertainment campy fun.

[@Dina_tankar_mina_ord]

I think it was a throwback to all 80ths/90ths cliche movies. I loved it for it ludicrous nostalgia.

[@TheCynicalEngineer]

Is there actual people who defend the slender man film?

[@chriscze6153]

I loved this video and appreciate your perspective on it. I watched it twice, and while this simply isn't a movie for me, I appreciate something different came out. But I feel that's the main way to appreciate this - it's different considering where horror is right now, particularly mainstream horror. This just isn't a good movie in terms of characters or story or acting, so it's doubly sad if something like this turns off even more original horror content from being released, which it probably will.

[@Mmmmilo]

I couldn’t disagree more. Using “it’s different!” as an excuse for a badly made, terribly written movie is just a cop-out. First of all, it’s NOT different. It’s a slasher flick with a demon possession. The demon part of which, by the way, is inexplicably never explored (why on earth can Gabriel telekinetically destroy lightbulbs and talk through radios?). Shooting everything in wide-angle was half-cool in Aquaman; here it is absolute nonsense. The fight scene in the police station was as boring as it was self-congratulatory. The acting is truly shocking. Not schlock; just horrendous. The dialog is so cringe, I was hiding my face in my hands half the time. Plot threads are completely abandoned for no reason. Plot holes make this movie completely incomprehensible. James Wan made a fantastic mainstream horror movie with the conjuring. And apparently, that got him stuck so far up his own ass that he thought this movie was a good way to burn millions of dollars. Either that or it’s a prank, in which case I congratulate him. Bottom line is that not everything is subjective. Doing a 360 orbiting shot doesn’t make you a good filmmaker.

[@laspiseiyuu]

I loved the portray of the villain and its moves in the movie. I think i would have enjoy it if i hadn't guess the ending in the early beginning. I have already seen something similar in the x files and in the story of Edward Mordake.

[@KyleMcQuerrey]

@2:30 Yes. Let's see if Aquaman 2 hits just as hard as Amber, I mean, the first one.

[@alanjunker9215]

Thank you. Your rant about the shitty state of modern horror showed me that I'm not alone. It was beautiful

[@off_kilter_productions]

Ah yes, ninja jump scare Voldermort.

[@RealLambo17]

Having to wait for this movie to release would have been a perfect transition to a VPN sponsor everyone has haha

[@Horatio787]

That ending monologue is amazing. Feels like I watched a short film.

[@nagaanish715]

I want to see Gabriel in mortal kombat

[@damageman215]

Out of everything in this great video it was the "Annabelle in space" line that got me LOL!!