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Malignant

Malignant

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Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.

September 1, 2021 · Directed by James Wan

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Runtime1h 51m
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Rating distribution: 2.7K ratings

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Cast & crew

Annabelle Wallis
Madison Mitchell
Maddie Hasson
Sydney Lake
George Young
Detective Kekoa Shaw
Michole Briana White
Detective Regina Moss
Susanna Thompson
Jeanne
Ingrid Bisu
Winnie
Jean Louisa Kelly
Jane Doe
Jake Abel
Derek Mitchell
Jacqueline McKenzie
Dr. Florence Weaver
Christian Clemenson
Dr. Victor Fields
Amir Aboulela
Dr. Gregory
Mercedes Colon
Mendez

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