Malicious
A young college professor and his pregnant wife unwittingly release a malevolent entity with murderous intentions.
Why it matters
A by-the-numbers supernatural thriller that leans heavily on familiar haunted house and demon possession tropes without fresh insight.
- Practical effects and creature design are serviceable but rarely memorable—no Bottin or KNB magic here.
- For viewers craving a straightforward haunted entity story without the complexity of modern elevated horror.
- Struggles with pacing and originality, making it a tough sell for seasoned horror fans seeking innovation.
- Still, the core setup taps into classic anxieties around pregnancy and domestic safety, a perennial horror vein.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
