What did I just watch?
Without a doubt the weirdest movie I've seen in the past few years.
Without a doubt the weirdest movie I've seen in the past few years.
Malignant from James Wan
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Last: 4 yr ago by Counterpoint
Weird in a good way or bad way?
I loved every bonkers minute of this. I cannot believe a major movie studio financed this, in a good way. The 3rd act was full-on bananas crazy, and I loved it. Just go in cold to this movie and hang on.
Saw this yesterday. I felt that I should not have liked it because it went way out there, but I kind of enjoyed it.
Welp, that settles it, ill be seeing it this week in the theater.
Counterpoint said:
Weird in a good way or bad way?
I honestly don't know where I fell. I was entertained but it was so weird I couldn't even process haha.
A lot probably intentional camp. The trailer in no way prepares you for the movie.
That was definitely a trip. I enjoyed it though!
I am happy to say I called it about 20-30 minutes into the movie when Gabriel reached for something with his left arm, the camera is right on his hand and it's clearly a right hand.. somehow my mind immediately pieced together that it was Madison backwards
I am happy to say I called it about 20-30 minutes into the movie when Gabriel reached for something with his left arm, the camera is right on his hand and it's clearly a right hand.. somehow my mind immediately pieced together that it was Madison backwards
Daaaaaaaaamn what an amazing movie! Holy ***** What an incredible one of a kind flick. Such a fun and crazy experience!
Enjoyed it until the third act/twist.
No way! that was the best part!tamuags08 said:
Enjoyed it until the third act/twist.
A journey through my experience with this movie, gif'ed.
Yah, the campiness at the beginning threw me off at first.BoydCrowder13 said:Counterpoint said:
Weird in a good way or bad way?
I honestly don't know where I fell. I was entertained but it was so weird I couldn't even process haha.
A lot probably intentional camp. The trailer in no way prepares you for the movie.
Definitely intentional
The movie started so schlocky then got super serious with the domestic abuse and straight up horror. Then the third act veered right off a cliff into hilarity and I loved it.
The fight scene in the Seattle PD reminded me a lot of the choreography of Leigh Whannel's upgrade. Fluid yet jerky movement
The fight scene in the Seattle PD reminded me a lot of the choreography of Leigh Whannel's upgrade. Fluid yet jerky movement
Spoilers?
If you are a horror movie fan, its a must see. Its on HBOMax
Best Picture Of The Year
Is this a prequel/sequel/spin-off to a Conjuring movie or anything like that? Do I need to have seen anything else? Or is its own, contained thing? I hardy watch any horror, but everyone keeps talking about this bonkers third act, to the point where I'm legit curious now.
Its a standalone film, not related to the Conjuring movies or even anything like them actually (i.e. spiritually based). Go in with no expectations of what it should be about, look past most of the acting, and give it time while it sets itself up in the beginning.
Hell, I fully expect a sequel to be announced in the next few weeks/months.
Hell, I fully expect a sequel to be announced in the next few weeks/months.
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Just watched it last night. Great departure from his other recent horror movies. Big Sam Raimi energy here.
TCTTS said:
Is this a prequel/sequel/spin-off to a Conjuring movie or anything like that? Do I need to have seen anything else? Or is its own, contained thing? I hardy watch any horror, but everyone keeps talking about this bonkers third act, to the point where I'm legit curious now.
It's all over the place in the best ways possible. The ending is so so so damn cool. The killer is so so so damn cool. The directing is impeccable. I loved everything about this movie. A true gem of a horror film with sights unseen and that's damn tough to do in a genre that's pretty much done everything under the sun.
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What the hell did I just watch? Holy ****.
Recognized The recurring musical theme as a version of Pixies-Where is my Mind
Ha, at the risk of being the film snob or Debbie Downer or whatever, I really don't get it. 25 minutes in and this is pure crap so far. Just… terrible acting, terrible dialogue, cheap-looking filmmaking, and super lame scares. I mean, this is, like, mid-90s, late-night-Skinemax-level quality across the board. How can the third act surprise be worth enduring another hour-and-a-half of this? What I do know is that between this and Aquaman, I'm pretty sure James Wan might be one of my least favorite filmmakers working today. Attempting to power through, though…
Why does this relatively young woman live in this creepy, big ass old lady house???
Also, does she have cancer? Is *she*… "Malignant"? Because why else would she be wearing what is clearly a wig she stole from a sex doll?
Also, does she have cancer? Is *she*… "Malignant"? Because why else would she be wearing what is clearly a wig she stole from a sex doll?
Wait, we're in Seattle? No wonder her actress sister doesn't have any auditions. YOU'RE IN THE WRONG CITY.
It legit angers me that Wan thought this movie worthy of the Pixies. Even if it's just a cheap, synthesized, Imagine-Dragons-wanna-be cover.
There's absolutely no way this cheesy, Mustang-driving detective and the porn star CSI cosplayer don't end up riding each other in a steamy, eight-minute sex scene set to more synth guitar.
Is the acting INTENTIONALLY bad? Like, is that part of the twist? It's the only thing that would make sense.
TCTTS said:
Ha, at the risk of being the film snob or Debbie Downer or whatever, I really don't get it. 25 minutes in and this is pure crap so far. Just… terrible acting, terrible dialogue, cheap-looking filmmaking, and super lame scares. I mean, this is, like, mid-90s, late-night-Skinemax-level quality across the board. How can the third act surprise be worth enduring another hour-and-a-half of this? What I do know is that between this and Aquaman, I'm pretty sure James Wan might be one of my least favorite filmmakers working today. Attempting to power through, though…
Wait till the payoff buddy boy.
Trying.
You can do it. I believe in you. And yes the acting is ham fisted at first, think Stuart Gordon. It's James wan meets full moon and then baaaaaaam
Attention all "horror" filmmakers…
Ghosts/monsters/entities that TRY to be scary AREN'T scary.
At least in my opinion.
Jaws is scary.
The Xenomorph in Alien is scary.
Because they're not trying to get a rise out of or toy with their prey. Instead, all that's driving them are their instincts. They're PRIMAL.
But monsters like this double-jointed, Electro Rob Zombie… it's as if they *know* they're in a movie. It's as if they *know* where the camera is. And the fact that they're trying to scare their victims inherently means they crave a certain kind of attention, which, in turn, makes them inherently vulnerable and less threatening. I don't respect them like I respect the primal monster. Because deep down inside I know they're just a sad little monster who craves attention.
Ghosts/monsters/entities that TRY to be scary AREN'T scary.
At least in my opinion.
Jaws is scary.
The Xenomorph in Alien is scary.
Because they're not trying to get a rise out of or toy with their prey. Instead, all that's driving them are their instincts. They're PRIMAL.
But monsters like this double-jointed, Electro Rob Zombie… it's as if they *know* they're in a movie. It's as if they *know* where the camera is. And the fact that they're trying to scare their victims inherently means they crave a certain kind of attention, which, in turn, makes them inherently vulnerable and less threatening. I don't respect them like I respect the primal monster. Because deep down inside I know they're just a sad little monster who craves attention.
This detective has to be James Wan's cousin or something. No other way he could have gotten this gig.
TCTTS said:
Attention all "horror" filmmakers…
Ghosts/monsters/entities that TRY to be scary AREN'T scary.
At least in my opinion.
Jaws is scary.
The Xenomorph in Alien is scary.
Because they're not trying to get a rise out of or f/ck with their prey. Instead, all that's driving them are their instincts. They're… primal. They're elemental.
But monsters like this double-jointed, Electro Rob Zombie… it's as if they *know* they're in a movie. It's as if they *know* where the camera is. And the fact that they're trying to scare their victims inherently means they crave a certain kind of attention, which, in turn, makes them inherently vulnerable and less threatening. I don't respect them like I respect the primal monster. Because deep down inside I know they're just a sad little monster who craves attention.
While I get what you are saying and agree that less is more, there's a method to the madness here.
I'm just now only halfway through this particular method. Dear God.
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