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Brad Dourif whispers nightmares into existence for 85 unhinged minutes.
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Malignant (2013)

microbudget fever dreamVHS-era throwbackcreepy uncle energy

Overview

HorrorScience FictionThriller

After the death of his wife, a grieving man becomes the victim of a horrific experiment to cure his addiction.

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experiment

Standout Aspects

Acting

Brad Dourif doing THAT voice for pocket change.

Practical Effects

Gore that looks like it was made in someone's garage.

Best for:Solo: At 2am when you hate yourself and need validation.·Streaming: Buried deep in a service you've never heard of.
Heads up:Gore: DIY body horror that gets surprisingly visceral.·Disturbing: Medical experimentation scenes played uncomfortably straight.
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Director

Brian Avenet-Bradley

ReleasedOct 4, 2013
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$2M
Avenet Images Productions
Modernciné

Top Cast

Gary Cairns

Gary Cairns

Allex

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

The Man

Nick Nicotera

Nick Nicotera

Chad

Sienna Farall

Sienna Farall

Emily

Jennifer Blanc

Jennifer Blanc

Gail (as Jennifer Blanc)

Dana Daurey

Dana Daurey

1940's patient

Karla Droege

Karla Droege

Woman in pit

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Doctor

Trista Robinson

Trista Robinson

Test subject #3

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This film was so obscure that when James Wan's 2021 'Malignant' released, most people assumed THIS was a ripoff or sequel. It's not.

Cultural

Part of a wave of 2010s 'torture porn hangover' horror that tried to blend Saw-era aesthetics with psychological grief narratives. Mostly failed.

YouTube

MALIGNANT - OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER

MALIGNANT - OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER

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