"Maligant" (2021, James Wan, Atomic Monster, Boom Entertainment, Boom! Studios)
Madi (Annabelle Wallis) experiences a traumatic event. Left reeling from this and convinced that either an intruder or an intrusive force, has gained access to her home, Madi's sister, Sydney (Maddie Hasson), offers to move in and help Madi recover. However, as time goes on, Madi begins to see things - things that she could not possibly know about. Horrible things that are happening in real time, putting her under the suspicion of Officers Shaw (George Young) and Moss (Michole Briana White).
A new style for Wan, the film kicks off feeling like a much older, campier film, before jumping into more familiar territory with spooky shenanigans in a large house. But this film delivers so much more than the above. With a winding, interesting plot that hops from the bizarre to the outrageous and a gifted cast purposefully hamming it up for effect - but not too much.
The visuals are excellently used and really appeal to me as a fan of 70s and 80s horror films, J-horror films and practical effects. "Malignant" pays homage to Henenlotter's "Basket Case" in the best possible way.
There's so much more to this film, but I don't want to give away too much. My advice is to go in knowing as little as possible.
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