CBR

Malignant (2021)

Read up on the latest Malignant 2021 film News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR.

Malignant Film Poster
Malignant
R
Crime
Horror
Drama

This horror film centers on a woman who begins to experience terrifying visions of brutal murders. As these visions intensify, she discovers that they are actually terrifying realities. She must uncover the connection between her traumatic past and the gruesome realities before it's too late, leading to shocking revelations.

Director
James Wan
Release Date
September 10, 2021
Cast
Maddie Hasson , Annabelle Wallis , Jacqueline McKenzie , Ingrid Bisu , Michole Briana White , Jake Abel , Mckenna Grace , George Young
Writers
James Wan , Ingrid Bisu , Akela Cooper
Runtime
111 minutes

latest

Characters from Halloween Hereditary and Cabin in the Woods
10 Movies That Use Horror Tropes Perfectly

Thanks to many great horror films, some tropes have been reworked and revitalized.

By 
saw the ring pearl
Saw
The 2000s Delivered a New Era of Iconic Horror Villains

The 2000s have produced their fair share of iconic horror villains, to be sure. But what contemporary villains will stand the test of time?

By 
A split image of Terrifier's Art the Clown, Child's Play's Chucky, and Leprechaun
10 Horror Villains Who'll Make You Laugh

These horror icons prove that villains can be both scary and hilarious.

By 
Split of Chucky, Seth Brundle, Adelaide in horror movies where the villain is the main character
10 Horror Movies Where The Main Character Is The Villain

Horror movies with villainous protagonists are a great way to shake up traditional movie structures to excite and surprise audiences.

By 
movies to watch after moon knight (1)
8 Movies To Watch If You Miss Moon Knight

Moon Knight brought a unique spin to the realm of the MCU, and it's not without its stylistic forebears.

By 
Julianne Moore petting dinos, Sub-Zero staredown in Mortal Kombat, and Joker on the Murray Show
10 HBO Max Movies That Everyone Seems To Either Love or Despise

Amongst HBO Max's films are at least a handful of movies that audiences have either fawned over or despised.

By 
Resident Evil Star Marina Mazepa Teases Lisa Trevor's Tragic & Twisty Backstory

Contortionist, dancer and actor Marina Mazepa details how she embodies iconic monsters like Malignant's Gabriel and Resident Evil's Lisa Trevor.

By 
8 Campy Horror Favorites That Don’t Take Themselves Too Seriously
8 Campy Horror Favorites That Don’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

From the deliberately campy to the unintentionally kitschy, these horror movie favorites score more laughs than screams.

By 
Malignant Sets Up a Sequel and Spinoff Series
Malignant Is Leaving HBO Max: How Long Do You Have to Watch James Wan's Film?

Malignant only has a little while left on HBO Max, and after a month, it's become fairly scant in theaters across the country.

By 
Malignant and Frozen
James Wan Describes Malignant as the 'Horror Version of Frozen'

James Wan describes his film Malignant as 'the horror version' of Disney's Frozen, noting they both center on love stories between two sisters.

By 
malignant, basket case and the fly
Malignant: 5 Movies to Watch After James Wan's Genre Blender

Malignant has shown how horror can venture into more than one genre. But what other similar films can fans watch after the credits roll?

By 
James Wan Shares the Real Life Horror That Inspired Malignant's Villain

With Malignant now in theaters and on HBO Max, fans can see its villain come to life, and as Wan discusses here, a LOT went into this deadly foe.

By 
annabele from malignant in front of basket case
Malignant’s Plot Is Wildly Similar to One of the 1980s' Worst Horror Films

Basket Case was a cult classic horror series about sadistic conjoined twins, and the plot seems to have definitely inspired the story of Malignant.

By 
Malignant
Malignant Isn't Horror - It's an Action Movie

James Wan switches up his scare tactics in his newest film, making Malignant more action than horror movie.

By 
Malignant Sets Up a Sequel and Spinoff Series
How Malignant Sets Up a Sequel and Spinoff Series

While James Wan seems to have set Malignant up to be a one-and-done, even if he doesn't direct himself, here's how a sequel and spinoff can go.

By 
Malignant and Suspiria
Malignant Borrows From an Iconic Horror Director - and It Works

James Wan's horror film Malignant effectively draws inspiration from older classics of the genre, most notably Dario Argento’s Suspiria.

By 
Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and James Wan's Malignant
Malignant's Plot Holes and Unanswered Questions

As is the case with many modern horror films, many plot holes and unanswered questions arise in James Wan's Malignant.

By 
Malignant's Horrifying Ending, Explained

Let's break down the mind-bending, horrifying conclusion to James Wan's Malignant.

By 
Malignant's Big Twist Rips Off Harry Potter's Most Disgusting Villain

The sinister twist in director James Wan's Malignant owes much to Harry Potter, of all things.

By 
Annabelle Wallis in Malignant (2021)
James Wan's Malignant Kicks Off the Fall Film Season With a Bloody Bang

James Wan's new horror movie Malignant exceeds expectations with its bloody and brutal execution, making for plenty of unexpected shock and fun.

By 
See more articles +