'Malignant': A Fun, Wacky Horror with Feminist Undertones
Malignant is a roller coaster ride of slow-build scares, moments of wonderfully absurd camp, and explorations of autonomy.

On her 25th birthday, Cherry Pie “Che-Che” Dimaayos invites her estranged extended family to her party to introduce them to the new life she has cultivated. For the sake of acquiring the belongingness she has been yearning for, would Che-Che let her family walk all over her, even on her special day?
Malignant is a roller coaster ride of slow-build scares, moments of wonderfully absurd camp, and explorations of autonomy.
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As noted in the headline, I didn’t like this movie. Not to say it’s the worst thing ever, but it’s just…meh. Nothing much to it. Very generic. No surprises. At the very least, the cast is diverse so I’ll give it that.
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