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Malignant trailer: James Wan horror movie
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scoobidoo112
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Saw it in theaters, absolutely loved it. Well directed, campy, violent and fun.
Yes it is ridiculous, but if you can get past that, it's very enjoyable.
Yes it is ridiculous, but if you can get past that, it's very enjoyable.
Labolas
Member
Lol, you don't see how someone could find those movies pretentious? Lol ok fine. The structure of those movies, the way they are shot. A lot of the symbolism that is in those movies. The minimalistic approach those movies have in regards to horror. It's funny how you put down one subgenre of horror to prop up another.
Eh, best movies of the past decade is stretching it. Fine that you love those movies, not a problem. Hell, I like The Witch and Hereditary. I don't think they're bad movies. But will I go back watch them again on multiple watches? No really. The only A24 movies I outright didn't like were Black Coat's Daughter and Midsommar.
I also liked Dead Silence and Insidious. The Conjuring 2 wasn't bad either by Wan.
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WoodyStare
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Lol, you don't see how someone could find those movies pretentious? Lol ok fine. The structure of those movies, the way they are shot. A lot of the symbolism that is in those movies. The minimalistic approach those movies have in regards to horror. It's funny how you put down one subgenre of horror to prop up another.
Eh, best movies of the past decade is stretching it. Fine that you love those movies, not a problem. Hell, I like The Witch and Hereditary. I don't think they're bad movies. But will I go back watch them again on multiple watches? No really. The only A24 movies I outright didn't like were Black Coat's Daughter and Midsommar.
I also liked Dead Silence and Insidious. The Conjuring 2 wasn't bad either by Wan.
Hereditary was fantastic and Collette gave one of my favorite performances in any horror movie, but Midsommar felt like dollar store Kubrick directing trauma porn.
Sosokrates
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Insidious 1+2, conjuring 1 and aquaman were good.
kunonabi
Member
Because it completely falls apart in the final act.
Lupingosei
Banned
If this was intended as an homage to 70's and 80's schlock it was a lot of fun. Some of the stuff is pretty much Evil Dead style.
People are not sure if Wan intended it like this. And of course, they also have problems to accept, that somebody like him maybe into things like that. I would add, have you seen the movie poster, of course, it was intended.
Yes, Sam Raimi would have been maybe better. But he left schlock for big-budget Hollywood.
People are not sure if Wan intended it like this. And of course, they also have problems to accept, that somebody like him maybe into things like that. I would add, have you seen the movie poster, of course, it was intended.
Yes, Sam Raimi would have been maybe better. But he left schlock for big-budget Hollywood.
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GymWolf
Member
How so?
NickFire
Member
The sister telling the police she knew it cracked me up. Overall, I enjoyed it quite a bit and WHEW, what a rollercoaster of emotional response. Parts of it are really scary, parts are head scratching, and the ending is just a whole new level of silliness. Heck of a ride.I actually loved this movie! A couple of scenes near the end were cracking me up
Keihart
Member
I love the cheese in movies but this one felt more like trolls 2 than Evil Dead, we could argue that James Wan had or not the intent for the movie to come off as a parody, but without that context, there is no clear indication or meta commentary within the movie about how ridiculous everything feel because of the tone shifts, my problems with the movie is not that it just jumps the shark repeatedly but how bad the tone and performances are.
It is a fun time to watch if you are laughing at the movie instead of trying to laugh with it tho, i'm pretty sure i'll watch it again at some point with some friends just to shit on it.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Loved it!
SoggyBiscuit
Banned
My biggest takeaway from this movie is that I couldn't tell whether it was a knowing tongue-in-cheek piss take, a satire or completely serious and I think that's what made me really enjoy it
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
You're in for a treat. It's full of stuff like that.Watching now.
"You don't have to stay here tonight, you know..."
"It's my home! I don't want to lose this too!"
NickFire
Member
I think I yelled at her (my TV) during that part!!!Watching now.
"You don't have to stay here tonight, you know..."
"It's my home! I don't want to lose this too!"
I collect VHS tapes
Member
I think they've easily put out some of the best movies of the past decade. In no particular order:
Green Room
The Lobster
De Palma
Swiss Army Man
The Blackcoat's Daughter (this movie is fantastic you heathen)
A Ghost Story (not for everyone, but so, so, sooo good)
The Florida Project
Killing of a Sacred Deer
Hereditary
Mid90s
Climax
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Midsommar (one of their weaker films, but I still liked it)
The Lighthouse (easily film of the year for me, easily in my top 5 films of the past decade, arguably better than The Witch)
Good Time
Uncut Gems
The Witch
Ex Machina
Enemy
Under the Skin
Spring Breakers (I know this isn't for everyone, but I'm a huge Harmony Korine fan and I absolutely loved this movie)
The quality of that list is absurdly good. It's actually pretty fucking ridicilous that it is all A24. This is just what came to mind, I'm sure I'm missing some great flicks.
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Spaceman292
Banned
Just watched this shit it was totally bananas i loved it
FunkMiller
Member
Watched Half In The Bag.
Oh holy shit… of course it’s pretty much the same fucking plot as
Oh holy shit… of course it’s pretty much the same fucking plot as
Basket Case.
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Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
That's right. I don't know how. People with shit taste love to shout it from the rooftops.Lol, you don't see how someone could find those movies pretentious? Lol ok fine. The structure of those movies, the way they are shot. A lot of the symbolism that is in those movies. The minimalistic approach those movies have in regards to horror. It's funny how you put down one subgenre of horror to prop up another.
Eh, best movies of the past decade is stretching it. Fine that you love those movies, not a problem. Hell, I like The Witch and Hereditary. I don't think they're bad movies. But will I go back watch them again on multiple watches? No really. The only A24 movies I outright didn't like were Black Coat's Daughter and Midsommar.
I also liked Dead Silence and Insidious. The Conjuring 2 wasn't bad either by Wan.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
The 1st half of In Fabric was good too. Blackcoat's Daughter is one of my favorites.
Keihart
Member
This plus the police station fight are the highlights of the movie for me, i think it maybe needed a little more of that since the expectations are set in the first scene of the movie.
It really feels like the wacky cousin of Shattered at some points.
kunonabi
Member
It feels a lot like a comic booky b grade horror flick from long ago like ginger snaps 2 just with way better production value and craft. It's just lacking the charm to make it really come together. Some of the supporting cast has it, the sister, the coroner, the police artist, but everyone else is just way too flat.
Zippitydodaday
Member
I watched this last night. If I had to rate I would prob give it a 60% rating. Writing was awful and reminded me of a sharknado quality movie with a bigger budget. Last part got way too goofy and felt they could have had a better ending.
It’s a one and done movie for me. Prob the worst of his movies. I had higher hopes.
It’s a one and done movie for me. Prob the worst of his movies. I had higher hopes.
Keihart
Member
The hopes are into him making it bad on porpuse, like a parody, it kinda makes sense to me but at the same time i don't see anything gained from the bad performances.
Raimi movies are full of cheese and have good performances, so i'm on the edge buying the theory of this being a prank movie.
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Insane Metal
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I actually really really liked it. Maybe the best horror movie I've seen in a long time. Loved the practical effects!
Zippitydodaday
Member
If this was done on purpose then good job. I thought this was supposed to be a serious movie like conjuring level.
I collect VHS tapes
Member
Who knows. The movie is confusing in that respect.
If this was all just a joke and a middle finger to the studios after getting that Aquaman $$$, then kudos to him.
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Come On Tars
Member
It's so obviously intentional I can't believe it's a debate. He directed Conjuring, Fast 7. It's a throw back to dead silence.
Peggies
Gold Member
Yes, exactly!
Watched it yesterday and loved it. Visually very very appealing (had some "Night of the Hunter" touch though in colour) and with some really nice sets. What started as an almost too plain ghost flick ended in an entertaining gore party screaming "by any means, don't take me seriously".
Wan knows what he's doing horror-wise!
PS: I'd love to see more of Gabriel! He should join the Suicide Squad or have his own franchise.
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Labolas
Member
Lol, alright clearly you haven't been on the internet that long if that's your conclusion. Ah yes, equating discussing shit on the internet is shouting from the rooftops. Calm down there, buddy. There're just fucking movies
Anyways saw the movie. Gotta say I'm surprised at how much I liked it. Shit, I probably going to go watch it again tonight. That 3rd act, fucking wow.
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Croatoan
They/Them A-10 Warthog
Started the movie, saw that the main character is pregnant and then stopped the movie. My wife is seven months pregnant and has already had a miscarriage. Given the early movie spoiler I read about when i looked it up... yeah she doesn't need the stress. I will watch it by myself sometime.