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Malevolent (2018)

5.0/10 ยท 573 votes 1h 29m Horror

#321 of 328 films from 2018 #1186 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson ยท Written by Ben Ketai, Eva Konstantopoulos

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Overview

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

Cast

Florence Pughas Angela Sayers
Ben Lloyd-Hughesas Jackson Sayers
Celia Imrieas Mrs. Green
Scott Chambersas Elliot
Georgina Bevanas Beth
James Cosmoas Grandpa
Shelley Connas Professor Samantha Harlow
Niall Greig Fultonas Herman Green
Nicola Grieras Christine Sayers
Ian Lorimer Milneas Craig
Emma Atkinas Claire
Flora Bradyas Missy
Anna Cooteas Tammy
Stephen McColeas Frank

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 2018
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
IMDbtt2386237

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Questions

How long is Malevolent?
Malevolent runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Malevolent worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5/10 across 573 votes, which places it #321 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 2%) and #1186 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Malevolent?
Malevolent was directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson.
Who stars in Malevolent?
Florence Pugh as Angela Sayers; Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Jackson Sayers; Celia Imrie as Mrs. Green; Scott Chambers as Elliot; Georgina Bevan as Beth; James Cosmo as Grandpa.
Where can I watch the trailer for Malevolent?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4476.

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