'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.
The Housefull franchise is known for its signature brand of chaotic slapstick, mistaken identities, and over-the-top humor. With Housefull 5, the creators attempted a marketing gamble — releasing two versions of the same movie, labeled Version A and Version B. The promise? Different endings. The reality? A nearly identical experience with a mild twist that barely justifies the double feature.
A father writes his will — his son "Jolly" is going to get it all. But who is Jolly? The comedy unfolds as different people pose as the "real" Jolly on a cruise celebrating the father's birthday — where a murder takes place.
Malignant is a roller coaster ride of slow-build scares, moments of wonderfully absurd camp, and explorations of autonomy.
The trainwreck is hot but tame.
Neo Sora left a realistic and yet hopeful notion for the near future and the now.