MALIGNANT
James Wan’s MALIGNANT (trailer here) has been out for a couple of weeks and it’s an absolutely batshit, giallo-inspired trip of an original horror film. Based on a story that James Wan and actress Ingrid Bisu (Wan’s wife) came up with, the film follows a woman named Madison (Annabelle Wallis) who has haunting visions of people being murdered by a monstrous apparition named Gabriel. Madison soon realizes these murders are happening in real life, and may have a connection to her troubled past. I don’t want to give too much away but I will say this: I cannot remember the last time I had this much fun watching a movie. With hilarious, jaw-dropping body horror (pulled off by contortionist Marina Mazepa) and a third-act twist that had me and my friends quite literally hooting and hollering, this one is a must-see for anyone who’s able to suspend disbelief and tolerate gore. If that’s you, consider this your sign to run to your local theater or check it out on HBOMax before it’s removed in early October.
—Neal Mulani, Development Assistant
