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Malignant (2021)

โ€œA new vision of terror.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 2,757 votes 1h 51m r HorrorMystery

#143 of 248 films from 2021 #349 of 1243 in horror

Directed by James Wan ยท Written by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, Akela Cooper

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Overview

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.

Cast

Annabelle Wallisas Madison Mitchell
Maddie Hassonas Sydney Lake
George Youngas Detective Kekoa Shaw
Michole Briana Whiteas Detective Regina Moss
Susanna Thompsonas Jeanne
Ingrid Bisuas Winnie
Jean Louisa Kellyas Jane Doe
Jake Abelas Derek Mitchell
Jacqueline McKenzieas Dr. Florence Weaver
Christian Clemensonas Dr. Victor Fields
Amir Aboulelaas Dr. Gregory
Mercedes Colonas Mendez
Ruben Plaas Officer Rubin
Jon Lee Brodyas Officer Lee

Facts

Release dateSeptember 1, 2021
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$34,891,791 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt3811906

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Questions

How long is Malignant?
Malignant runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Malignant worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,757 votes, which places it #143 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 43%) and #349 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Malignant?
Malignant was directed by James Wan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Conjuring (2013), Saw (2004), The Conjuring 2 (2016).
Who stars in Malignant?
Annabelle Wallis as Madison Mitchell; Maddie Hasson as Sydney Lake; George Young as Detective Kekoa Shaw; Michole Briana White as Detective Regina Moss; Susanna Thompson as Jeanne; Ingrid Bisu as Winnie.
What is Malignant rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Malignant?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39239.

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