Subgenre: Psychological | Body Horror | Disturbing
Underlying Element: possession | psycho killer | madness & paranoia
Director: James Wan
Synopsis:
This movie is about a mysterious woman who is experiencing brutal nightmares while she’s awake.
Analysis:
Malignant (2021) is considered to be one of the best horror movies of 2021 according to film critics. In fact, it is believed to be a strong contender for the fan choice category at the 2022 Oscars.
If you love James Wan’s signature jump scares, of course, you can expect several of those in here. Aside from the usual terrifying effects, the camerawork in this movie is superb. The chase scenes, fight scenes, and dream sequences can already make your jaw drop.
Most of all, the storyline is what makes this really good. It started slow and dull like nothing special was happening, but beware of the revelations that will blow your mind. It isn’t your typical horror movie.
It has all the elements that make a horror movie scary, though some characters showed bravery that might be unrealistic.
The best part is that you can never spoil this movie for anyone because it will destroy the whole shocking explosiveness towards the end.
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