The 2021 horror film Malignant (stream it here on Peacock!) isn’t just your typical horror movie. It’s more of a mysterious whodunnit (or maybe a howdunnit) with a patient and creepy puzzle wrapped in a gruesomely supernatural horror theme.
Created by James Wan (stream his new series Teacup on Peacock from October 10), Akela Cooper, and Ingrid Bisu, Malignant sets itself apart from recent horror movies, including Wan’s own works, by taking its time to build up and reveal its slow but well-deserved surprises.
Exploring Malignant: A mix of murder mystery and horror
Malignant doesn’t rely on jump scares to keep you on edge. Instead, it draws you in, making you ponder all the possible reasons and outcomes rather than shocking you at every moment.
The story begins with a sinister force causing chaos in a Seattle hospital in a flashback to the 1990s. Fast forward to the present day, a troubled couple faces a heartbreaking situation when Madison wakes up in a hospital to find her husband dead and her baby missing.
As the plot unfolds, Madison experiences strange supernatural visions and Detective Kekoa Shaw investigates the connection between her visions and the murders happening around her. Eventually, it’s revealed that Madison harbors a parasitic twin, Gabriel, in her head, who is responsible for the killings.
Unveiling a hidden horror twin?! The bizarre twist in Malignant
Madison, unknowingly controlled by Gabriel, is the actual killer the police are hunting. The movie showcases each murder in a unique way, adding to the chaos and mystery.
The idea of a parasitic twin isn’t meant to be scientifically accurate, and the movie plays with this concept to create a thrilling and eerie story. The ending leaves room for a potential continuation of the story in future media.
Malignant challenges the boundaries between science and reality, making it a captivating and entertaining watch for horror enthusiasts.
Watch Malignant on Peacock now for a thrilling Halloween-season experience!
