The best part was when Gabriel yeeted that chair at the detectives. 😂

Best review: Gabriel does everything Michael, Jason, and Freddy do, but backwards and in heels.

Honestly I was in on the camp from the jump. Like that bass drop when Madison said “I’m adopted” was hysterical. Loved it

I watched this film a second time to look for more “clues” that I may have missed: the scene where the main character is running from “Gabriel” inside her home, slams her bedroom door, and leans against it saying over and over “It’s all in my head. It’s all in my head.” WHOA. Yep, he literally is IN YOUR HEAD.

As soon as the main character told her sister that she was adopted followed by a quick cut with dramatic music, I lost it and laughed my ass off the rest of the movie.

This movie was a weird blend of campy moments, genuinely scary horror scenes, great cinematography and a brilliant villain with actual cool af moments. I loved it so much.

The best part of the film was how straight the actors played it. It just made it even more hilarious 😁

I love that long pan shot of her running through the house. That one long shot was awesome..the cinematographer was epic

I watched this movie at a drive in with a group of friends and it was honestly one of the most fun movie experiences I’ve had in a while! we were all losing it during the prison scene

"Time to cut out the cancer" *Loud horror/rock score blares* So good. So ridiculous. 😂

“What do you want from me?!” “To show you what the cancer has become.” I love this line. So badass. Gabriel is such a great villain.

the reaction from most people to this sort of movie shows how we've become so used to movies that take themselves overly serious.

Unfortunately I feel this is a kind of movie that you have to be proven extremely successful in your career, because it's so risky and there's so much production value going on (the action scenes must be so expensive), and that's why we'll hardly ever get another one of these in a while.

The third act I, literally bust out laughing 🤣. P.S. We need Gabriel in Mortal Kombat!

I loved when the doctor said “WHAT DO YOU WANT !!”and Gabriel said “To show you how bad the cancers gotten” ….now that 😂😂was a fire line

Honestly, seeing how divisive the reception of this movie has been made me even more excited to see it and oh boy, I was not disappointed in the slightest!

I went in 100% blind, no trailers. Nothing could've prepared me for how ridiculous and reminiscent of earlier horror this was. I loved it. So freaking fun to watch

I watched it on a whim on HBO max, and I absolutely DO NOT regret my decision! This movie genuinely made me laugh when Gabriel's true identity was revealed 😂

I literally JUST watched this and he captured exactly how I felt. I was so weirded out in the beginning but decided to sit through it and ended up actually enjoying it.

I just want to know when Gabriel had time to learn kung fu.

"I don't give a shit honestly. I had fun watching this movie." Thank you!! That's exactly how I've been feeling watching people nitpick this film apart. Malignant isn't just about the film itself; it's about the experience of watching it. Is the movie perfect? No. Did I have a blast seeing it? Absolutely.

Chris Stuckman saying "I love you!" to James Wan is his biggest compliment he's ever given.

The camera work was amazing, the music was bad ass, the story was really cool, the atmosphere was legit and the scares were frequent and fun. After being disappointed with Halloween Kills this was a perfect rebound for me

I haven't laughed out loud so hard watching a movie in a long time, I really loved it, a real shame 90% of the normal audience is going to completely miss the point and hate it

I just can't believe Gabriel's opening line was "I can't talk I gotta poo"

I’m sorry I just can’t get over that the protagonist of this movie is essentially Professor Quirrell 😭

The Pixies Where is My Mind was such a fantastic nod to Fightclub. Also the "waking up in strange places" was a line straight from Fightclub.

Fuck it this was my favorite of the year. Gabriel was kickass as a villain, the direction looked great and the score was fucking awesome, and I was just completely into it the entire time

It’s good to see James Wan getting more money to do his work. He is a damn talented dude!

I'm predicting this movie will eventually be a cult classic and up there with the other slasher movies

I still can’t believe that I ended up liking malignant. I was so caught off guard when the movie all came together and suddenly became bonkers and fun.

The twist is similar to a movie like Fight Club and Shutter Island. But instead of insomnia and a dead wife. We have a literal physical threat at the back of her head. This movie deserves more love. Saw wasn't that acclaimed but is still liked by the general audiences.

That reveal was freaking INSANE.

I'm glad somebody was able to discern that everything in this movie was purposeful. It's honestly brilliant how Wan essentially sacrificed the first half of the movie to bring you something truly unique and special.

You summed up my thoughts on this movie perfectly. The more I think about this movie the more I enjoy it, and I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much as I did during a movie in years. This was such a joy to watch and I could easily see this becoming a cult classic later on!

8:41 watching gabriel parkour absolutely took me out when i was at the cinema he's literally a tomb raider i love you gabriel

I went into this ABSOLUTELY blind! I loved every second of it once the plot all came together. Couple laugh out loud scenes and an overall blast!

The chair throw was gold! 🤣

Plus Gabriel is instantly a classic movie monster.. love the originality for this day and age

Bro when i say james wan CAMERA ANGLES WERE CRAZY 😭🔥🔥🔥🔥and the fact that the ORIGINALITY was SHINNING through the screenplay man i was upset at first about how long it took to explain it but once it did I understood why it waited and it made me almost enjoy it so much more 😭🔥‼️ JAMES WAN IS A FREAKIN GENIUS 😭😭😭😭😭‼️

I found myself saying “Whaaaaaaaat?” many times during the first half of the movie. I was guessing certain things like that somehow she was doing these things. I was definitely off though in how she was involved. Once the reveal happened I just enjoyed the rest of the ride. I still feel there are elements that could have been improved upon. I feel like the desire for a blood connection came off as just dialogue rather than relatable motivation and if that had been somehow enhanced it would have added the final layer to turn it from good second half movie to great movie that truly subverts your expectations and gives purpose and growth to the main character.

THANK YOU. I looked at the reviews after I watched this in theaters and couldn’t believe how negative most were. Malignant was simply fantastic, campy but NOT cheesy with so much over the top plot twist & gore that I had my mouth open smiling while watching… like that gif of Andy from parks and rec. Great analysis Chris!

He made exactly what he wanted to. Either you get it... Or you don't. I loved it. I want more.

The ending scene was so Anime and so funny they're acting those lines in live action. I love it. The mother having that big ass smile in the end had me wailing. Also I thought they are doing the "Dandandan" bone breaking creepy ghost movement at first. It were all just backward movements

This movie was some of the wildest shit I've seen in a while and literally could've never guessed what happened towards the end. I agree with Chris and could even see myself this movie wasn't taking itself too seriously, you kinda got that impression from the beginning tbh but a lot of people don't get it.

When I see Chris smiling in the thumbnail: "Ive seen enough, I'm satisfied"

I was hired to do the metallic paint on the blade weapon (and all the backups and stunt versions, SO many) back in 2019. Waited forever to see how they would end up being used. I super enjoyed the film and was surprised at how many people didn't get what he was going for. Anyway, dug the review. Glad you get it!

You summarized this film pretty damn well. This first half feels disjointed, but the opening scene sets the tone EXTREMELY WELL. Once you get to the reveal (and I mean from the hypnosis scene) everything starts to fall into place and it's creepy, odd and super fun. What a great theatre experience this was. I watched it with about 12 people and it was a communal experience for sure, everybody was in for the ride. Thank You James Wan and thank you Chris.

I just dragged my friends to this movie, haven't watched any trailers, haven't read anything about it. Just knew it was a horror film. It was so fun.

I super duper loved this movie. Like, every single thing about it. The fact that a $40 Million giallo-inspired Troma-styled movie got made by a major studio is one of the most incredible things I've seen in a very long time.

You know, I saw this movie last night and was so excited to start listening to reviews and hearing what people think. But most people just seem like they don’t get what James Wan was attempting with this movie. Chris, you get it, and I get it. I am re-watching your review because you actually get it. I just love movies that are made for certain people, and it’s even better when those people happen to be me 😂

For the “how did she see him on the road?” Question - they said that Gabriel could give her visual illusions making her see what he wanted her to see. That would pretty much explain it. Ps. LOVED THIS MOVIE 👏🏽👏🏽 and no I am not a parasitic twin.

that chair throwing killed me!! LOL, this was such a refreshing take on horror, hope this does well so studios start believing in this type of films, and hopefully, we'll see your script on the big screen some day!!

Best part for me was THAT jail scene. Watching all them women get handed their ass on a plate was so satisfying to watch 😅

That comment James Wan made about this movie being a VHS tape in the 1980s perfectly encapsulates this movie

“He can talk” “he’s broadcasting his thoughts!” OH RLY?

This movie gives a whole new meaning to the MadTV meme- “the back of your head is ridiculous”

You absolutely nailed the take on this. I just finished watching this and literally around the 1 hour mark, I checked the run time and thought to myself "what the hell am I watching right now and what is going on". The second half really picked up and started piecing it together. Some acting towards the end was kind of weird but maybe that's just what James Wan was going for.

Loved this wild ride. Like a video game, action movie but it's a horror. So so unique and engaging with a satisfying twist.

Damn, I absolutely loved this film. The cinematography, music and story were really well executed. Using where is my mind by the pixies was a nice touch as well. I have to hand it to James Wan, he really sold the nostalgia. The film was absolutely insane (in a good way) and from the first time I heard that 80’s screech sound effect (you know the one), I knew I was in for a good time. I love this era of horror, Hollywood has really tried to elevate the genre and I think this is a prime example of their effort. A+

Malignant was a surprisingly entertaining film. With heavy homages to the 70's italian giallo films by the likes of Bava and Argento, it has a visual style that is wild and surreal. The almost deliberate goofy horror and gore remind me of Frank Henenlotter's Basket Case blended with japanese Horror and chinese Kung fu !! A refreshing film on all levels for sure...

I love seeing horror actually surprise me. Like Invisible Man was a great and surprising horror flick. But with Forever Purge just being barf and other horror films falling back on generic stories, it's great to see something take risks.

I watched the movie three times since it was released two weeks ago, and I can't get enough of it. I didn't find it "funny" like a lot of people did -- in fact, I found it pretty disturbing. It's batshit crazy, and that's why I love it. I've read people saying that it's a modern giallo film, which is probably why it feels like it harkens from the past. I love movies where I have no idea what to expect. I'm hoping Last Night in Soho gives me the same feeling. As for your unproduced screenplay, you should pitch it to James Wan! Seems like that guy has connections to make it happen. I'm so look forward to anything he does as long as it doesn't involve Fast & Furious or Aquaman.

0:20 “But there was something about Malignant that really struck me.” It was a chair...

Finally! I have been waiting for this particular review, i think the movie is stunning with great visuals and old-fashioned horror elements and a bit close to reality, love it! 🔥

Loved this movie. So many campy callbacks to the 80s, and even Wan’s own work (saw). I got Terminator vibes, Friday the 13th vibes, all manner of fun stuff…what a wild ride

Thank you Chris for being so authentic! I never in the history of KZfaq movie Reviewers ever watched someone who speaks directly to my movie soul. I 100% agree with everything you said and please directors, make more comedy horror!!

Great review Chris. Your commentary on the camp aspect of the movie is spot on. The fact that James Wan successfully jumped between different styles of horror confirms that he is the undisputed king of modern horror films.

I absoultely loved this film! It was weird and bonkers, and when the second act reveal happened it clicked for me and I loved every minute of it!

I FUCKING LOVED THIS FILM for all it was.

hearing you talk about this movie n your possible movie after Shelby Oaks is awe-inspiring. the name itself sounds right,like it’s been a staple name for years. so excited for you

'That doesnt really make sense why is that happening?' 'actually ive got the answer right here, uh, oh yeah, because its awesome!' -ryan george, pitch meeting im convinced this is james wan's directing approach. awesome movie.

I felt the first 5 minutes were a love letter to Sam Raimi.

Definitely a new cult classic!

I'm glad you liked it! After watching it, having set my expectations way lower than I should've because of reviews, I really felt like I was on a different page than many critics and ordinary viewers. Felt like I was on another planet. Oh, that's right. I'm an alien. Interestingly, it was the best horror watch I've had since the Empty Man, which I watched due to your video on it. Good to see my opinion validated by someone who knows their movies.

LOVE your review of this movie, thanks for taking the time to do it and posting! When I finished watching this movie when it was just released, I was a bit, I don't want to say stunned, more in awe :) I was fortunate that an Alamo Drafthouse had just reopened in my area (well, 45 minutes away, but worth it) and I saw the movie there. An employee asked me on my way out what I had thought of the movie (and I was giddy at that point, lol) I told them I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I was worried people wouldn't get it, that it was intentional and fun!! Hearing your review and you saying the same thing and then going on to explain about your script, just makes me even more excited too! Thank you! Hate it took me so long to find this video, thanks again!

Watching Gabriel single handedly defund the Seattle Police Dept has to be one of the best movie moments of 2021. The chair throw…all of it. Amazing.

I absolutely LOVED this movie! Alot of critics are slamming it, as well as some audience members, and I can understand why, but the risks Wan took were SO worth it! It was crazy, wild, and outlandish, but that's what made it so fun and entertaining! I was never once bored at all, and on my 2nd viewing, it was even better!

Thank you for doing this movie justice with your review. Other reviewers and reactors seem to have had this movie fly completely over their heads. I'm convinced it's gonna be considered a cult horror classic in a few years time.

I just watched this movie last night, went in expecting another Conjuring or Insidious type serious horror. The moment the doctor in the first scene was like "Its time to cut out the cancer." I felt like I was smacked in the face and I went "Oh so we're doing THIS kind of movie alright" and had a blast 😂

It was not the movie I expected from Wan and it was such a great experience.

The more I think about this movie the more I love it. It is really sad that such a creative, original, and entertaining movie didnt get better reviews.

This was your best review of the year, Chris. Good luck on your endeavors.

Very sensitive to gore, body horror, medical settings/cancer scares, and abuse here, yet I really enjoyed this, only scene I couldn't look at was the surgery footage, yet I still really didn't want to miss anything during it! Like I genuinely had such a good time with the production work and just analysing every little clue, the twist was just incredible. And I like that it isn't too serious and has a lot of camp, the delivery is improved by Gabriel's unexplained parkour skill and all the drama of the ridiculous script, right off the bat I immediately got the vibes that this is to be viewed like an anime or something, rule of cool. I even remember thinking of a similar but way underdeveloped concept at one point years ago too after reading Junji Ito stories, this idea that an innocent girl breaks out of a corrupt research facility where she was in utero with a weaker conjoined twin attached at her brain, who when presented to the researchers to help with her survival, they used her as an experiment in body modification, birthing a human with winglike limbs on the back, extra eyes on the head, and another consciousness, to be manipulated into thinking they were a single human with her own extra parts. Couldn't work out a compelling story around the intro though, had many errors. Malignant has a similar idea but fully realised it a rounded out storyline. I really enjoyed it.

I really liked the twist of the film but the way Gabriel runs😂 that was quite funny

I was laughing HARD at the last part of the movie

i love how quickly it transitioned from horror to action in the vein of empowering cancer survivors

At first I was enjoying the haunting aspect of the first part of the movie tbh. It was well done. But then as more got revealed I became truly interested in the plot and wth Gabriel was….then I got to the third act and was absolutely GEEKED but also blown away 😂 I did not expect her to became a mortal kombat character. Well played. Funny but also brilliant

Similarly Cabin in the Wood also had an intentional tongue-in-cheek attitude towards all the horror tropes it was made fun of, it pretty campy.

Someone said “I couldn’t take this movie seriously”…. I don’t think it was supposed to be. I enjoyed the film because of how campy it was but hey it’s not for everybody.

I'm so glad that you and others in the comments had such a great time! I'm glad this movie gave you hope. I totally agree that we need more originality. I hope comedy can come back, too! There's got to be a good way to make it without insulting people...

Thank you Chris. You nailed the essence of this movie. People hate this movie but I love it for all the reasons you mentioned. Thank you Chris.

I always suspected, but if I was unsure, I now know for sure: You, Mr. Chris Stuckman, just represent exactly my opinions of things. That’s the greatest thing. I am so amazed. You had the exact rights word to describe how I felt.

Stuckman's existence gives me hope for cinema. Nice to see someone on the rise with his integrity.

Chris Stuckmann, great review as always. About your comment that why can Madison see Gabriel across the street as a plot hole, it's not, it's because they share the same brain, so Gabriel can make her see anything he wants, even if he's really not down on the street. This is a masterpiece of horror, it's a very original story, and the best twist I can remember. Best of all, he puts breadcrumbs all over the movie building up to it, such as the names in the titles, or when he follows Madison running around the house from above, which would be great camera placement even if it didn't have meaning, but later in the movie we find out why and it's mindblowing. And you're right, I wasn't expecting much from the trailers, in fact I waited two weeks to watch it because the trailer doesn't show what an amazing movie this is.

Always a joy to see you

This was the craziest fun horror movie I've seen in a long time. Reminded me of the whole giallo horror style with the Dario Argento inspired closeups of the wide horrified eyes and the use of red lighting. Brilliant and a wild ride.

Those One-Shot fighting sequences were absolutely mouth-watering.😋🤤🔥

6:35 I think this is why I love A Tale Of Two Sisters. You have absolutely NO IDEA what’s going on (what is and isn’t real) until almost right at the end and when you realise what the truth is, it gives you chills.

I really appreciate this take, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this most bizarre movie. I had the exact same viewing experience, although I almost gave up when the turn came. Then I realized I'm not likely to see something this weird anytime soon, and, thankfully, kept watching. I think it was actually the appearance of Zoe Bell that gave me the camp context I needed!