Cast
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Florence Pugh
as Angela Sayers
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
as Jackson Sayers
Celia Imrie
as Mrs. Green
Scott Chambers
as Elliot
Georgina Bevan
as Beth
James Cosmo
as Grandpa
Shelley Conn
as Professor Samantha Harlow
Niall Greig Fulton
as Herman Green
Nicola Grier
as Christine Sayers
Ian Lorimer Milne
as Craig
Emma Atkin
as Claire
Flora Brady
as Missy
Anna Coote
as Tammy
Stephen McCole
as Frank
Charlotte Allen
as Maddy
Crew
Director
- Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
Writer
- Eva Konstantopoulos
- Ben Ketai
Producer
- Brian Coffey
- Danny Sherman
Reviews
Kewl Kat
Florence Pugh is a great actress buy you'd be better off watching her in Lady Macbeth. This one was rather boring and unoriginal. I didn't find it particularly scary and instead of it being a creep ghost movie, it sorta turns into an annoying torture-fest by the end. Poorly developed characters and a lack of scares, along with lackluster atmosphere means I'll give it 5/10 stars. It would be lower but I gave it a bonus star just cuz I like Miss Pugh.
Oct 7, 2018
Gimly
Malevolent did not capture my attention at all. Boring and old hat as they come, _Malevolent_ might have been worth my money, (because I watched it on a Netflix account that I don't pay for, so that money was zero) but it was not worth my time, or yours.
_Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
Oct 26, 2018
Kamurai
Bad watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend.
The movie description didn't do this justice: it makes it sound like a "Scooby Doo" episode that turns real, when it should have been closer to "Don't Breathe".
And that's where most of my contention comes in: the misdirection plot of needing money was completely unnecessary and a waste of time. Florence Pugh worked her ass off to carry the movie, and Celia Imrie does creepy old lady well enough, but I think the character was written badly and she just couldn't do anything with it.
The story itself, the actual events that are happening are fantastic, and I was shocked to see this as a 2020 movie. With proper production value, and a decent cast, this should have easily been a movie that people talked about.
While it's not quite "Girl Next Door" levels of traumatic, it's enough to easily make you feel bad for the ghosts, but I didn't give a crap about any of the protagonists: I just couldn't see why I should. A lot of the time I was mad they were even still doing ghost stuff because of all the friction in the first act.
Oct 23, 2020
Thematic Analysis
This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Malevolent presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Olaf de Fleur Johannesson brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Malevolent took approximately 8 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 89 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 118 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 2381 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 7 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 13, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 29m
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