Malum
A rookie police officer willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father's death and a vicious cult.
Why it matters
A grim police station setting anchors this cult horror in a claustrophobic, dread-soaked atmosphere where grief and folklore collide.
- Practical effects and set design ground the supernatural elements in tactile unease, a welcome break from overused CGI.
- The rookie cop’s personal stakes add emotional weight, tapping into grief as a haunting force beyond the cult’s menace.
- Heavy on hallucinations and blurred realities—a double-edged sword that amplifies paranoia but may frustrate viewers craving clearer narrative lines.
- Ideal for fans of folk-tinged horror and police procedural tension, less so for those who prefer straightforward scares or a linear plot.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
100
